Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Live in the Heart of Lincoln Square Overlooking the Fountain: 4738 N. Lincoln

This 2-bedroom unit at 4738 N. Lincoln is located in “prime” Lincoln Square- as it sits directly across from the fountain at Giddings and Lincoln. Tons of restaurants and stores await right outside your doorway. Built in 2003, the building has recent amenities including stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops in the kitchen. There […]

$85K Under the 2007 Purchase Price for This 1-Bedroom: 201 E. Chestnut in the Gold Coast

This large 1-bedroom unit at 201 E. Chestnut in the Gold Coast was recently reduced. It is a short sale and is now listed for $85,000 under the 2007 purchase price. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a breakfast bar. There is central air and a hook-up for an in-unit washer/dryer. The […]

Rare New York Style Loft in River North Now Reduced $124K: 208 W. Kinzie

We last chattered about this full-floor brick and timber loft at 208 W. Kinzie in River North in October 2009. See our prior chatter here. It is still available and has now been reduced $124,000. If you want to know what many lofts in River North looked like before developers got ahold of them, then […]

The 3/3 Duplex Down Under $450K: 3251 N. Racine in Lakeview

Many buyers seek out that third bathroom when looking at 3 bedroom duplex condo units such as this one at 3251 N. Racine in Lakeview. This building was constructed in 1995 making this first floor duplex down unit roomier than those of the newer construction era. At 2200 square feet, it is bigger than many […]

The New Construction Mansion in Lincoln Square: 2152 W. Giddings

Multi-million dollar homes are waiting for buyers all over the north side including this 7 bedroom home at 2152 W. Giddings in Lincoln Square. Just a few blocks from the heart of Lincoln Square, the listing says it was built in 2010. It has been listed on and off the market since March 2009, however. […]

“Bring Flashlight” to See This Cash Only North Center 2-Bedroom: 4245 N. Lincoln

This 2-bedroom unit at 4245 N. Lincoln in North Center is bank owned. Built in 2007, 2 out of 4 of the units are currently on the market and both are bank owned. The listing for Unit #4 says a contractor with experience is needed. The unit has been striped of its interior. There is […]

Live in the Heart of Tri-Taylor in This 2-Bedroom Duplex: 1449 W. Lexington

This 2-bedroom duplex up unit at 1449 W. Lexington in the Tri-Taylor (or is this University Village?) neighborhood is right in the heart of the dining/shopping district. The listing says the unit has been upgraded with designer finishes. There are hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has white 42 inch cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counter […]

Forget About Buying a Townhouse, Buy This 3-Bedroom East Village House Instead: 832 N. Marshfield

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom single family home at 832 N. Marshfield in the East Village several times in the last few months. See our May 2010 chatter and pictures here. Checking back in on it, it has been reduced another $20,000 since our last chatter.  This home has 20-foot high ceilings in the living room. […]

The Gut Rehab 3-Bedroom: 3505 N. Janssen in Southport

This top floor 3-bedroom unit at 3505 N. Janssen in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview was a gut rehab in 2006. Located in what many people consider to be “prime” Southport, it is just a block away from shops and restaurants and a short stroll to the Southport Brown Line stop. It has all the […]

Get Lake Views for Under $175,000: 3900 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom unit at 3900 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview has lake views. Yet it is listed for only $169,000. It’s a short sale. There are hardwood floors throughout. It also has, according to the listing, “newer” white kitchen appliances and granite counter tops. There is no central air or in-unit washer/dryer but you have […]