Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Why Not Raise Your Kids in a Loft? A 3-Bedroom at 1439 S. Michigan

This corner 3-bedroom loft in Trevi Square at 1439 S. Michigan in the South Loop came on the market in October 2014. It is a concrete loft (preferred by many loft lovers because it is virtually soundproof) with exposed brick and 3 exposures: North, South and West. There are hardwood floors throughout and 2 fireplaces as […]

We Love Authentic Lofts in Lakeview: A 2/2 at 1122 W. Newport

This 2-bedroom duplex down loft at 1122 W. Newport in Lakeview came on the market in September 2014. It has the loft features that buyers like such as 14 foot timber ceilings and exposed brick. The kitchen was updated by the prior owner and has modern cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom is […]

8 Months on the Market in Old Town: A 2/2 at 1814 N. Lincoln Park West

This vintage 2-bedroom at 1814 N. Lincoln Park West in Old Town came on the market in May 2014. The building was built in 1890 and has 4 units. The unit still has some of its vintage features including pocket doors and the original fireplaces, which have been converted to gas logs. There is a black and […]

Buying, Rehabbing and Selling Within 3 Months in River North: 405 N. Wabash

This 2-bedroom penthouse unit in 405 N. Wabash just came on the market. If it looks familiar it’s because just sold 3 months ago, in September 2014. The new listing says that the “interior appointments” have been  “all refinished”. The unit now has ebony stained floors and new Bosch appliances in the kitchen. The listing […]

Trying to Sell a Vintage 2/2 in Logan Square: 3636 W. Wrightwood

This 2-bedroom at 3636 W. Wrightwood in Logan Square came on the market in September 2014. It is one of just 4-units in the building. It has 3 exposures, North, South and West, along with 10 foot ceilings. It has some of its original vintage mill work including pocket doors. The kitchen is more modern, […]

Bought in 2013 and Selling in 2014: A 2-Bedroom at 1130 W. Cornelia in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 1130 W. Cornelia in Lakeview just came on the market. But if the interior pictures look familiar, that’s because this property was on the market last year and the pictures with the current listing are the same as the pictures which were used last year. It has an open layout with […]

Should You Rent or Should You Buy? A 1-Bedroom at 6 N. Michigan in the Loop

This corner 1-bedroom at 6 North Michigan on Millennium Park in the Loop came on the market in May 2014. It is one of the rare 1-bedrooms in the building that has a direct east-facing Millennium Park and lake view. The 950-square foot unit has luxury finishes including a stainless steel Betazzoni stove, a Liebherr refrigerator, […]

Remember This Vintage Gold Coast Mansion? 1500 N. Dearborn Parkway

This 5-bedroom Gold Coast mansion at 1500 N. Dearborn Parkway came on the market in October 2014. But if it looks familiar, that’s because it is. We have chattered about it twice before- in April 2010 and July 2011. The house was built in 1880 and is on a corner lot measuring 33×150. It comes […]

Modern Interior Behind a Classic Facade Returns: 1224 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in this vintage building at 1224 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in September 2014. If it looks familiar, it’s because we last chattered about it back in July 2010. See that chatter here. The unit never sold. It has returned to the market with the same finishes […]

Remember the Vetro? A 2-Bedroom at 611 S. Wells in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Vetro at 611 S. Wells in the South Loop came on the market in April 2014. The Vetro is a 232-unit building built at the height of the housing boom. It was a big story in 2009 as the developer used both auctions and price cuts to finally sell out the […]