Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Hear the Roars from Wrigley Field in this 2-Bedroom: 3705 N. Lakewood in Lakeview

This vintage 2-bedroom at 3705 N. Lakewood in Lakeview is close enough to Wrigley Field that you can hear the roar of the crowd during game days. This building was converted to condos in 2007 and was rehabbed with new electric, plumbing, roof and windows. The unit has the features many buyers are looking for […]

2000 Sq. Ft. Duplex Up Sells For Under the 2002 Price: 2750 N. Dayton in Lincoln Park

We chattered about this 3-bedroom duplex up at 2750 N. Dayton on the border of Lincoln Park and Lakeview at Diversey in January 2011. See our prior chatter here. In our prior chatter, someone guessed it would sell around $425k and Clio liked it so much he expressed an interest in moving in (if only he could […]

Loft-Style 3-Bedroom Under the 2003 Price in East Lakeview: 717 W. Briar

This 3-bedroom at 717 W. Briar in Lakeview has been on the market since February 2011. The building was converted into condos in 2002/2003 and the listing implies that the finishes are not at the level they should be as it offers a “$5,000 upgrade credit.” Yet the kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite […]

Why Does Crilly Court Sell Quickly But Gaslight Court Does Not? 1407 N. Wells

Both Crilly Court and Gaslight Court in Old Town are historic condominium associations just a few blocks from each other on the same street. While we have seen 3 bedroom, 2 bath units in the Wells Street building of Crilly Court go under contract within a week or two 3 times in the last 6 […]

Live in a True 2-Bedroom “Worker’s Cottage”: 11405 S. Saint Lawrence in Pullman

There’s been a lot of chatter about what a “worker’s cottage” is recently but nothing personifies it better than the actual thing which can be found in the Pullman Historic District on the South Side. This 2-bedroom worker’s cottage at 11405 S. Saint Lawrence has recently been restored with new plumbing, electric, furnace and air […]

Crain’s: This Penthouse Condo Sale Would Be One of the Most Expensive Ever: 132 E. Delaware

Crain’s is reporting that a 4-bedroom penthouse in the Four Seasons Hotel building at 132 E. Delaware could become the second most expensive condo ever sold in Chicago. Currently listed at $9,950,000 the condo went under contract after just 3 weeks on the market. The buyer could not be determined, but people familiar with the […]

What’s the Market Like for a 2/2 in the West Loop? 1200 W. Monroe

The Metro, at 1200 W. Monroe, is a midrise building built in 2003 in what used to be the far edge of the West Loop but now is closer to the center of action thanks to a further push of building to the west. At the corner of Monroe and Racine the east facing units […]

How Hot Is the Single Family Home Market? 2164 W. Leland in Lincoln Square

This 3-bedroom single family home at 2164 W. Leland in Lincoln Square recently came on the market. It is in a prime Lincoln Square location just a block and a half to the shops and restaurants on Lincoln and also easy access to several brown line El stops. The house has had updates including in the […]

We Love Gold Coast Condos With Private Rooftop Decks: 1239 N. State Parkway

This 3-bedroom penthouse unit at 1239 N. State Parkway has something you rarely see in the Gold Coast neighborhood: a private rooftop deck. The listing says it has 3 decks in total which combine for 1500 square feet of outdoor space. The private rooftop deck has built-in seating, planters and lighting. The unit has a soaring […]

Trying to Sell a 4-Bedroom Rowhouse Less Than 3 Years Later: 2423 W. Grenshaw in Tri-Taylor

This 4-bedroom vintage rowhouse at 2423 W. Grenshaw in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood has been on and off the market for nearly a year. Built in 1900, the rowhouse has 10 foot ceilings and hardwood floors on a 20×125 lot. It also has 2 fireplaces, skylights and a walk-out basement. 3 of the bedrooms are on the […]