Crib Chatter

This 2-bedroom unit at 421 W. Huron in River North recently came on the market. It is bank owned. From the pictures, it appears the kitchen and baths are intact with everything except appliances. At 1500 square feet, the unit also has a den. This unit is priced well under the other two 01 units […]

Looks like no one wants this vintage one bedroom in a courtyard building at 546 W. Surf in East Lakeview. Originally listed on April 12 for $129,900 it recently had a drama reduction all the way down to $72,500. This building went condo in 2006. The unit is now priced $143,500 under the 2006 purchase […]

This 5-bedroom American 4-Square at 1225 W. Pratt in Rogers Park has been on and off the market since August 2009. In that time it has been reduced $114,000. Built in 1903, it has a much sought after double lot measuring 50×139. While it has hardwood floors throughout, none of the original vintage features remain. […]

There was a lot of chatter about this 2-bedroom house at 631 W. Belden in Lincoln Park. See our prior chatter in February 2011 here. Some of you thought it wouldn’t sell for more than $550,000. At least one of you (mariposa) allegedly attempted to buy it but backed out after getting the inspection report.  Originally […]

By popular request for Roma, this 2-bedroom at 1945 W. Schiller in Wicker Park recently came on the market. Roma thought these were always apartments. Now’s your chance Roma! Located directly on the park, the vintage unit has 12 foot ceilings and crown molding. There is a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and the contemporary […]

This 2-bedroom loft in the Skybox Lofts at 920 W. Sheridan in Lakeview has been on the market since December 2010. It is a short sale and in that time it has been reduced $35,000. It has tons of authentic loft features including exposed brick walls, 20 foot timber ceilings, exposed joints and large windows. At […]

We’ve been chattering about this 2-bedroom at 507 W. Aldine in Lakeview for years. You can see interior pictures of the unit in our May 2009 chatter here. It represents the full circle of the housing bust. We saw it go from: Normal sale to Short sale Into foreclosure and bank owned Then listed from […]

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom single family homeat 522 N. Ada in West Town in July 2009. See our prior chatter here. After 21 months on the market, it finally sold for $600,000 under the original list price. Built on a 25×169 lot, the house was unique as it had an indoor pool, spa and covered […]

This 3-bedroom rowhouse at 554 W. Fullerton Parkway in Lincoln Park first came on the market in February 2011. In that time, it has been reduced $251,000. Built in 1900 on a 20×101 lot, it has maintained many of its vintage features while also being renovated for today’s living. The listing says it has a new […]

This 3-bedroom at 4704 N. Sawyer in Albany Park came on the market in March 2011. It is listed $31,600 under the 2005 purchase price. According to the listing, the building was converted into condos in 2001. This top floor unit has a sunroom and an eat-in kitchen in 1600 square feet. The kitchen has maple cabinets, […]