Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Forget the Duplex Down- Buy a 3-Bedroom SFH in Lincoln Park Instead: 1513 W. Montana

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1513 W. Montana in west Lincoln Park has been on and off the market nearly 5 years. First listed in June 2007 for $949,000 it has been reduced to $699,000. It has a contemporary interior with a vaulted ceiling and skylights. The listing says there is a custom kitchen […]

After Trying For Over 3 Years, Will This 4-Bedroom Finally Sell? 1030 W. Roscoe in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom Victorian at 1030 W. Roscoe in Lakeview over 2 years ago, in March 2010. See our March 2010 chatter here. At that time, the house was listed for $599,000 and we chattered about whether it was a deal. Yes- that is the El directly behind the house. In 2010, […]

Get an “Original Condition” Bank Owned 2/2 in the Water Tower for Under $570K: 180 E. Pearson in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom on the 48th floor in the Water Tower Residences at 180 E. Pearson in the Gold Coast recently came on the market. It is bank owned. Listed at $570,000, it is the cheapest unit on the market in the building. The listing says it is in “original condition” (the building was built in 1975) and […]

Get a 3-Bedroom Renovated Rowhouse in the Heart of Bucktown for $750,000: 1840 W. Wabansia

This 3-bedroom vintage rowhouse at 1840 W. Wabansia in Bucktown has been on the market since September 2011. Built in 1893 on a smaller than standard 24×80 lot, it supposedly was a former 2-flat which was converted into a single family home. There’s now a big master suite with bathroom and lots of closets on […]

Is This a Cheap 2-Bedroom In Town? 1250 S. Indiana in the South Loop

  This 2-bedroom at 1250 S. Indiana in the South Loop recently came on the market priced at $228,000. It is being sold “as is”. The unit is also available under the “first look initiative until 4/12/2012.” It is a southeast corner unit on the 10th floor with, the listing says, some lake views. There are […]

Under Contract In Less Than 3 Weeks: A 3-Bedroom East Lakeview Penthouse at 540 W. Oakdale

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 540 W. Oakdale in East Lakeview came on the market the first week of March 2012 and it is already under contract. I normally don’t like to chatter about properties that are under contract, but I thought this property was unique because: It is newer construction on a tree lined street […]

4-Bedroom Victorian in Lakeview Has a Rare 3-Car Garage: 3545 N. Marshfield

This 4-bedroom Victorian single family house at 3545 N. Marshfield in Lakeview has been on the market since November 2011. In that time, it has been reduced $110,900. At 2400 square feet, the house is on an oversized 37.5×125 lot. Because of the larger lot, it has a rare 3-car garage. 3 of the 4 […]

One Year Later, 4-Bedroom SFH in Prime Lincoln Square Location Is Still Available: 2164 W. Leland

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 2164 W. Leland in Lincoln Square several times in the past year. See our August 2011 chatter here. Originally listed at $799,000 a year ago, it was recently reduced again to $729,900. That is $75,600 under the 2008 purchase price. If you recall, this is considered […]

Get a 2-Bedroom Under $300,000 Close to the Division Street: 1111 N. Winchester in Ukranian Village

This top floor 2-bedroom at 1111 N. Winchester in the Ukranian Village neighborhood of West Town recently came back on the market after trying to sell from August through November of 2011. It’s been reduced $7,000 since the original listing. According to the Redfin agent notes, this unit was converted in 2007. It has a […]

Get a Pilsen Vintage 4-Bedroom Raised Ranch For Just $139,900: 717 West 19th Street

This 4-bedroom raised ranch at 717 West 19th Street in Pilsen recently came on the market. Built in 1880 on a smaller than standard Chicago lot measuring 24×100, it has small bedrooms which were common at that time. The listing says a den is being used as a pantry. There is also a second kitchen […]