Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

3-Bedroom on Wicker Park Reduces Another $34,000: 1523 N. Wicker Park

This top floor 3-bedroom at 1523 N. Wicker Park in Wicker Park came on the market in August 2014. We last chattered about it in September. See our prior chatter here. If you recall, at 1750 square feet, it has hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinets. The master bathroom is […]

Looking for Something Unique in Lakeshore East? A Custom 1-Bedroom in 340 E. Randolph

This oversized 1-bedroom in 340 On the Park at 340 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East came on the market in May 2014. The listing says it is “highly customized” with cinnamon bark ledge stone wall accents. It also has arched stone accent doorways and 2 fireplaces. The bedroom has the stone wall accents along with […]

Is the Bloom Off the Rose in Lincoln Square? A 2/2 at 2326 W. Giddings

This 2-bedroom at 2326 W. Giddings in Lincoln Square just came on the market. It is in a prime location in Lincoln Square as it overlooks Giddings Plaza with its water fountain, street performers and social gatherings. It is surrounded by shops and restaurants and is just a half a block to the Western Avenue […]

Historic “Race House” Tries Again in Old Irving Park: 3945 N. Tripp

This 5-bedroom Victorian Italianate single family home at 3945 N. Tripp in Old Irving Park came on the market in May 2014. But it may look familiar to many of you. It has been on and off the market since August 2007. We last chattered about it in June 2011. You can see that chatter here. Built […]

7.7% Price Reduction on Vintage 2-Bedroom in the Gold Coast: 1427 N. Dearborn

This 2-bedroom in The Cordova at 1427 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2014. The Cordova is an 8-unit vintage building with an elevator. If this unit seems familiar, that’s because it is. It has been on and off the market since July 2010. We last chattered about it […]

We Love Authentic Bucktown Lofts: A 2-Bedroom at 1670 N. Claremont

This 2-bedroom in the Ironwerks Lofts at 1670 N. Claremont in Bucktown came on the market in July 2014. The building was converted into loft condos in 1999. It has all the features loft lovers look for including 12-foot timber ceilings, exposed brick and hardwood floors throughout. The master bedroom has full height walls so there’s […]

Want a Piece of Wicker Park History? A 3-Bedroom Rowhouse at 1959 W. Schiller

This 3-bedroom Victorian rowhouse at 1959 W. Schiller in Wicker Park came on the market in July 2014. Built in 1879 on an extra long 25×162 lot, it sits directly across the street from Wicker Park. The listing calls it a single family home- but I don’t see any separation with the home next to it […]

Deal of the Year in Lincoln Park? A 2/2 Townhouse for $350,000: 1801 W. Diversey

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 1801 W. Diversey in Lincoln Park has been on the market since June 2014. Built in 1995 it is an end unit with a 2-car attached garage. It has three stories with the living/dining/kitchen on the main floor, the two bedrooms on the second floor and a den/family room on the […]

Has the Market Changed in East Lincoln Park in Just 3 Months? 562 W. Arlington

This third floor unit in the 4-unit vintage greystone at 562 W. Arlington in East Lincoln Park came on the market in August 2014. We’ve chattered about this building numerous times over the years including in May 2014 when the top floor unit, #4, was on the market. See that chatter here. Unit #4, which […]

6 Years Later, Do We Still Love This Rooftop Deck? 1647 N. Sedgwick in Old Town

This vintage 2-bedroom at 1647 N. Sedgwick in Old Town just came on the market in September 2014. If it looks familiar to some of you old timers, that’s because it is. We last chattered about it back in the “innocent” times, in June 2008. See our very interesting prior chatter here. At the beginning of […]