Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Live in One of the “Other” Mies Van Der Rohe Buildings: 2400 N. Lakeview

This 2-bedroom recently came on the market in 2400 N. Lakeview across from Lincoln Park which is also better known as one of the “other” Mies Van Der Rohe highrises in Chicago. Originally a 3 bedroom unit, it has been converted into a 1575 square foot 2-bedroom. As is common in Mies’ buildings, it has 10 foot floor to ceiling […]

“Rehab Opportunity” For This Courtyard 2-Bedroom at 2315 N. Commonwealth in Lincoln Park

This 2-bedroom plus den at 2315 N. Commonwealth in Lincoln Park just came on the market. Located in a 1915 vintage courtyard building just steps from Lincoln Park, the top floor unit has hardwood floors, a beamed ceiling in the living room and a decorative fireplace. The listing calls it a “rehab opportunity” and says to […]

This 4-Bedroom Duplex Has Returned to the Market as 2 Units: 400 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East

We last chattered about this 4 bedroom, 4 bath duplex at 400 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East in June 2010. See our June 2010 chatter here. At that time, it was bank owned. The property was being sold as one unit, but it had 2 PIN numbers and the units were one on top of each other […]

Did Staging or the Price Sell This Garden 1-Bedroom? 3659 N. Damen in North Center

We last chattered about this 1-bedroom garden unit at 3659 N. Damen in North Center in March 2011. See our prior chatter here. If you recall, the listing said it was professionally staged and it was one of the few properties where the furniture was included with the property. Given that the building was renovated into condos in […]

Bucktown 3-Bedroom Victorian Storefront Reduces Another $50,000: 2075 N. Oakley

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom duplex down in a Victorian storefront at 2075 N. Oakley in Bucktown several times in the last 18 months. See our November 2010 chatter here. Since our last chatter the property has been reduced another $50,000. It is now listed $81,600 under the 2006 purchase price. Way back in our […]

Unique Lincoln Park 1-Bedroom Coach House Back on the Market: 2011 N. Kenmore

We last chattered about this 1-bedroom coach house at 2011 N. Kenmore in Lincoln Park in March 2010. See our March 2010 chatter here. Last year, many of you thought it was overpriced for a 1-bedroom. It has since been reduced $34,000. If you recall, it is a duplex loft-like unit with skylights, exposed brick and […]

A 4-Bedroom “Modernist Dream” in the East Village: 915 N. Wolcott

For those of you who are contemporary lovers, this Studio Dwell designed 4-bedroom single family home at 915 N. Wolcott in the East Village neighborhood of West Town has been on the market since April 2011. It has been reduced $200,000 in that time. At 4700 square feet, it has the modern aesthetic found in […]

Southport Million Dollar Penthouse With Putting Green Sells for the 2008 Price: 3512 N. Southport

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom newer construction penthouse at 3512 N. Southport in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview in January 2011. See our prior chatter here. It was the most expensive condo on the market in the neighborhood and the asking price equaled many single family homes in the area. Many of you thought […]

This River North 1-Bedroom Is Listed 43% Under the 2006 Price: 400 N. LaSalle

This 1-bedroom at 400 N. LaSalle in River North just came on the market listed about 43% under the 2006 purchase price. Yes, it is bank owned. From the pictures, it appears to have the kitchen and bathroom intact. The kitchen has granite counter tops but white appliances. The north facing unit has central air, […]

Looking For a Single Family Home with a Coach House? 2245 N. Greenview in Lincoln Park

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home with a coach house at 2245 N. Greenview in Lincoln Park in November 2010. See our November 2010 chatter here. Since that time, it has been reduced another $100,000 and is now listed at $1.195 million. If you recall, the house was built in 1989 on […]