Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Lakeview 3-Bedroom Penthouse Listed 19% Off the 2007 Price: 3144 N. Lincoln

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 3144 N. Lincoln in Lakeview just came on the market. It has 2350 square feet on one level. The unit has Brazilian cherry floors and extensive millwork. The kitchen has walnut cabinets, limestone counter tops and upgraded appliances by Miele and Dacor. The unit has a full-sized side-by-side washer/dryer. The stairs […]

Trying To Sell a 2-Flat Greystone For Nearly 5 Years: 1524 W. Byron in Lakeview

We’ve chattered about this 2-flat greystone at 1524 W. Byron in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview several times over the last couple of years. See our January 2010 chatter here. It actually originally came on the market nearly 5 years ago in June 2007. The 2-flat has been on and off the market every year […]

Get a Historic 3-Bedroom West Town Bungalow For Under $180,000: 844 N. Damen

  This 3-bedroom brick bungalow at 844 N. Damen in West Town just came on the market listed at $178,900. It is a Freddie Mac Homesteps property. The listing says “property needs repairs.” Built in 1900, it is on a smaller than standard 25×104 lot. It doesn’t have a garage but the listing says there […]

Get a Rehabbed 2-Bedroom Duplex for $375,000 in the Heart of Old Town: 1749 N. Wells

This 2-bedroom duplex in Kennelly Square at 1749 N. Wells in Old Town recently came on the market. The listing says it has a brand new kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a wine fridge. The first level has hardwood floors while the second level has berber carpeting. Both bedrooms […]

SFH Alternative? The 3/3 Duplex Down in East Lakeview at 536 W. Oakdale

This 3-bedroom duplex down at 536 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview came on the market in February 2012. Since then, it has been reduced $15,000 to $674,000. The listing says it has 2 living rooms with a living room on the main level and a family room on the lower level. The kitchen has upgraded finishes […]

2 Years Later, Our Favorite Lincoln Park Coach House Reduces Under $300K: 2011 N. Kenmore

We’ve chattered about this 1-bedroom coach house at 2011 N. Kenmore in Lincoln Park several times over the last year. See our December 2011 chatter here. Until March 2012, the price hadn’t seen a reduction in a year. The sellers were sticking with $315,000. In December, most of you thought it had to be listed […]

23% Off the 2008 Price for This Gold Coast 2-Bedroom: 1427 N. Dearborn

This 2-bedroom in the Cordova at 1427 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast has been on and off the market since July 2010. It recently came back on the market significantly reduced from its prior list price. The third floor vintage unit has 1700 square feet and some of its vintage features like a wood […]

East Lincoln Park 2-Bedroom Coach House Now $10K Under 2004 Price: 337 W. Armitage

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom contemporary coach house at 337 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park in November 2011. See our prior chatter here. At the time, it was listed at $500,000. Not surprisingly, most of you thought that was too high. Most thought $400,000 was more likely to see a sale. Since November, it […]

Looking for a 2/2 in University Village Under $300K? 1451 S. Halsted

This 2-bedroom in the Ivy Hall at 1451 S. Halsted in the University Village neighborhood of the near south side was originally listed on the market in January 2011 (the photo above is from the group of buildings in the Ivy Hall condos on this block of Halsted.) It was an upgraded unit and has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops […]

Selling the 3-Bedroom Rehabbed Loft Less Than 2 Years Later: 3900 N. Claremont in North Center

This 3-bedroom duplex in the St. Ben’s Loft at 3900 N. Claremont in North Center is back on the market just 21 months after it last sold. It has been rehabbed, however, and now has a newer kitchen with what looks like a new kitchen island with a wine fridge, new granite counter tops and […]