Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

$80K Under the 2004 Price for this 6 Bedroom House: 1402 W. George in Lakeview

This 6-bedroom single family home at 1402 W. George in Lakeview has been on the market since June 2010. It has been reduced $210,000 in the last 6 months and is now listed $80,000 under the 2004 purchase price. The house has 11-foot ceilings and Brazilian cherry floors. The kitchen has granite counter tops, double […]

Vintage 2-Bedroom Back to the 1999 Price in Lakeview: 2831 N. Burling

This 2-bedroom unit at 2831 N. Burling in Lakeview just came on the market. It is bank owned and listed $103,100 under the 2005 purchase price. From the listing pictures, it appears that the kitchen and bathrooms are intact. The kitchen has white appliances and cabinets. It also looks like the unit has central air and […]

The $100k 1-Bedroom Condo in River North: 645 N. Kingsbury

How low will 1-bedroom condos go in River North? This 25th floor unit in the Admiral’s Pointe high rise at 645 N. Kingsbury is listed for just $100,000. It has already gone under contract. The 730-square foot unit has central air, in-unit washer/dryer and deeded parking included.  These are features not found in other low […]

Get a 2-Bedroom Loft for Under $100,000 in West Town: 2120 W. Grand

This large 2-bedroom loft at 2120 W. Grand in West Town is listed for $99,900. On the market since August 2009, it has recently come back on the market as a short sale. It has now been reduced $245,000 from the original August 2009 listing. They are accepting offers through November 15 with the highest and […]

Get a 2/2 in Lakeview for 38% Off the 2004 Price: 525 W. Hawthorne

This 2-bedroom unit at 525 W. Hawthorne in Lakeview just came on the market. It is bank owned and listed for about 38% under the 2004 purchase price. The high rise building was constructed in 1969 but was converted to condos in 2003/2004. There are about 230 units. This is the cheapest 2-bedroom unit currently […]

This 3-Bedroom Is Larger Than Most Single Family Homes: 1429 W. Catalpa in Andersonville

This top floor 3-bedroom unit at 1429 W. Catalpa in Andersonville has more square footage than most single family homes at the same price in the neighborhood. At 3000 square feet, the listing says it is a combined unit. There are just 5 units in the vintage 1913 era building. It has a master suite complete […]

West Loop Authentic Loft Sells for Under the 2002 Price : 417 S. Jefferson

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom loft in the Gotham Lofts at 417 S. Jefferson in August 2010 after it had been reduced $10,000. See our August chatter and pictures here. On the market not even 2 years after its last purchase, it sold in September 2010 for $38,500 under the 2008 purchase price. The […]

Get a 2-Bedroom Duplex Up for Under the 2004 Purchase Price: 159 W. Goethe in Old Town

Looking for something unique? This 2-bedroom duplex up at 159 W. Goethe in Old Town was recently reduced $10,000. It is now listed for $10,000 under the 2004 purchase price. The unit has exposed brick, a wood burning fireplace and wood trim as well as a spiral staircase leading to the second floor bedrooms. The listing […]

We Love Private Terraces (and 3 Kitchens): 474 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville

This 4 bedroom unit at 474 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville has 3 exposures: west, east and south so you have city and lake views. It also has a prime 800-square foot private terrace with a built-in grill, hot tub and Trex decking. Only units on the 16th floor have outdoor space in the […]

They Don’t Build Them Like This Anymore: 1522 W. Chase in Rogers Park

This 4-bedroom Prairie-style home with a wrap-around front porch at 1522 W. Chase in Rogers Park was built in 1916. Built on an oversized 50×150 Chicago lot, the house has most of its vintage features intact including bull’s eye molding, wood columns and cornices, curved leaded stained glass and Tiger’s Eye paneling in the dining […]