Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Lakeview Single Family Home Sells Again Only a Year Later: 3652 N. Hermitage

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom home at 3652 N. Hermitage in Lakeview several times in the past year as it sold in 2009 and then was re-listed not even a year later. See our April 2010 chatter and pictures here. It went under contract within days of listing and now has closed for $12,500 over […]

Living in The Edge at 210 S. Des Plaines in the West Loop

This high rise built on top of an old loft building, called The Edge, at 210 S. Des Plaines in the West Loop was a hot building when it started closings in 2004. This 2-bedroom on the 16th floor is a split 2/2. The kitchen is open to the living room and has stainless steel […]

Live Near the Division Street Restaurants: 1040 N. Wolcott in the East Village

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1040 N. Wolcott in the East Village neighborhood of West Town is situated close to the restuarants and night life on Division Street. Built in 2000, it has newer construction amenities such as central air and a 2-car garage. The kitchen has granite counter tops and black appliances. There […]

Over 2 Years Later and Still a Distressed Property: 1655 W. Ontario in West Town

An alert reader pointed out to me recently that this 3-bedroom townhouse at 1655 W. Ontario in West Town that is currently a “short sale” was in “pre-foreclosure” in April 2008 when I first chattered about it. See the April 2008 chatter and pictures here. It has been reduced another $290,500 since April 2008. The […]

1920s Elegance With All the Bells and Whistles Reduces: 504 W. Barry in Lakeview

We chattered about this 3-bedroom pre-war unit at 504 W. Barry in East Lakeview in December 2009. See our December 2009 chatter here. It is one of the rare 1920s buildings along or near the lakefront in Lakeview that has all the bells and whistles that buyers are looking for including space pac cooling, in-unit […]

Vintage Lakeview 1-Bedroom Now Reduced $29K: 737 W. Brompton

We’ve chattered about this vintage 1-bedroom with  sunroom in Lakeview several times. See our May 2010 chatter and pictures here. It has been reduced another $9,000 and is now listed $29,000 under its original list price. The unit has hardwood floors throughout and the larger floor plan of vintage units with a dining room and […]

Renaissance Interiors Still Available in Bucktown: 2015 W. Fullerton

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom condo unit at 2015 W. Fullerton in Bucktown numerous times in the last 18 months. See our February 2010 chatter and pictures here. While it’s been a “pre-foreclosure” for awhile now, it has since been reduced further. The listing now also says that the “bank appraised at $900K in 2007.” It has […]

The 1-Bedroom Vintage Roscoe Village Cottage: 1921 W. Newport

Ever want to own a quaint vintage cottage in Roscoe Village? Nows your chance. This 1-bedroom cottage built in 1893 at 1921 W. Newport just came on the market. It is built on a standard 25×125 Chicago lot and has a 2-car garage. But the house only has one bedroom measuring 7×13. The listing does […]

A True Chicago Greystone Complete With Coach House: 4559 S. Ellis in North Kenwood

Some properties call themselves greystones but this 8-bedroom single family home and coach house at 4559 S. Ellis in North Kenwood truly deserves the greystone name. Built in 1893, it has 3 fireplaces including one in the master bedroom. It’s also on a 75×150 lot which the listing says you can subdivide. But why would you want […]

As Big As a Single Family Home in the Middle of Southport: 3726 N. Southport

Since we’re chattering about duplex up units, this 3-bedroom at 3726 N. Southport in Lakeview just came on the market. It’s located across the street from the Music Box and you can almost taste the Dairy Queen from the private roof top deck. The unit has 18 foot ceilings in the living room and has a […]