Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

“The Vow” Loft-Style 3-Bedroom House Now Reduced 18.8%: 2116 N. Leavitt in Bucktown

We last chattered about this unique 3-bedroom former storefront now single family home at 2116 N. Leavitt in Bucktown in February 2012. See our prior chatter here. That was around the time the movie “The Vow” came out which featured a Chicago backdrop. Its two main characters lived in a loft-style house in what was […]

We Love Authentic Lofts With Private Terraces: 3201 N. Ravenswood in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom loft at 3201 N. Ravenswood in Lakeview (on the border of North Center) recently came on the market. The top floor loft has 13-foot cedar ceilings and exposed brick with 3 exposures. It has bamboo floors and the kitchen has modern white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The unit has Toto, Hansgrohe and […]

Looking For History? This Lincoln Park Painted Lady Pre-Dates The Chicago Fire: 2029 N. Seminary

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom Victorian at 2029 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park in February 2012. See our prior chatter here. Many of you liked the house but were disappointed with the lack of true vintage features in the interior. Listed for $1,574,900 back in February, the house is still priced the same 7 […]

Selling For What You Paid For It Just 2 Years Later in East Lakeview: 2911 N. Pine Grove

This vintage top floor 2-bedroom at 2911 N. Pine Grove in East Lakeview recently came on the market. The building was constructed in 1917 and the unit has many vintage features from that era including wainscotting, ceiling medallions and crown molding. The kitchen has white cabinets and a mix of black and stainless appliances. The […]

When Your Competition Is Just a Few Floors Down: 8 E. Randolph In The Loop

This 2-bedroom in Joffrey Tower (formerly known as Momo) at 8 E. Randolph in the Loop just came on the market. It is a southeast facing corner unit with 1365 square feet. It has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. The listing says it has upgraded marble baths. The building started […]

5 Years Later, Owners in 340 On The Park Continue To Cash In: 340 E. Randolph In Lakeshore East

5 years ago, the new high rise 340 On The Park at 340 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East was just beginning to close on units. There were flips appearing on the market (remember those?) and more than a dozen of the units were listed as rentals. See our September 4, 2007 chatter here. The south […]

5 Years Later, Has The Bleeding Stopped In River City? 800 S. Wells in the South Loop

One of the first posts on Crib Chatter was about a 49% reduction on a 2-bedroom duplex in River City at 800 S. Wells in the South Loop. See the September 5, 2007 post here. In 2007, the 1500 square foot bank owned unit was listed for $268,800. That seemed like a deal back in 2007 given that the unit […]

Vintage Penthouse With 2 Private Terraces Has Reduced $100K: 3750 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex penthouse at 3750 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview in February 2012. See our prior chatter here. In February, while many of you thought the unit and 2 private terraces were cool, the discussion inevitably turned to the $2823 per month assessment and the no pets policy. Apparently […]

8-Bedroom Uptown “Mini-Mansion” Now A Short Sale At $699,000: 4527 N. Malden

We last chattered about this 8-bedroom vintage single family home at 4527 N. Malden in Uptown in March 2012. See our prior chatter here. Most of you loved the house but not the location (and a debate about part of Uptown resulted.) Built in 1908 on an oversized 50×143 lot, it has most of its […]

5-Bedroom Old Norwood Park 4-Square With “Old World Detail” Now Reduced $97K: 5820 N. Newark

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom American four square at 5820 N. Newark in Old Norwood Park in March 2012. See our prior chatter here. The overwhelming consensus was that it was a “nice home”, “spectacular” and “best home ever featured on CC.” But it only has 1.5 baths. And THAT was a problem for […]