Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Get Your Own Private Terrace at Trump Tower Chicago: 401 N. Wabash in River North

This 1419 square foot 1-bedroom unit at Trump Tower Chicago, at 401 N. Wabash, in River North not only has a huge private terrace but it is also amongst the most expensive 1-bedroom condos available in the city. Located on the 51st floor, there are city views from every angle from your private 2000 square foot […]

Old Town 2-Flat Now Reduced $100K: 1618 N. Cleveland

We’ve chattered about this 2-flat at 1618 N. Cleveland in Old Town several times. See our April 2010 chatter here. It was recently lowered in price again and is now listed for $100,000 under its original list price in February 2010. Once listed as an investment property, now it’s about “location, location, location” and converting […]

The 2/2 Condo Under $375K in Lincoln Park: 1350 W. Fullerton

This 2-bedroom unit at 1350 W. Fullerton, the Altgeld Club, in Lincoln Park is just a few blocks from the DePaul campus and the Fullerton El stop. Built in 1997, the mid-rise building has 60 units. The unit has hardwood floors and the second bedroom has been opened up and is being used as an office. […]

Roscoe Village 3-Bedroom Greystone Duplex Down Sells: 2227 W. School

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom duplex down vintage greystone unit at 2227 W. School in Roscoe Village in March 2010. See our prior chatter here. Some of you thought it would sell at $25k off the March list price. Instead, it sold just $9k lower than the March ask. The unit had all the […]

An East Village Single Family Home Now Under $500K: 832 N. Marshfield

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom single family home at 832 N. Marshfield in the East Village neighborhood of West Town in March 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. We compared it with a duplex condo of similar size which would also probably list for around a similar price. Many of you thought […]

The Barn in North Center is Still Available and Now a Short Sale: 4309 N. Bell

This 3-bedroom property at 4309 N. Bell in North Center (or is this Lincoln Square???) doesn’t just look like a barn from the outside- it truly is one. We last chattered about it in September 2009. It is still available and is now reduced another $40,000 and is now a short sale. See our September […]

Is $199,900 the New Market Rate for 1-Bedrooms in River North? 2 E. Erie

This bank owned 1-bedroom at 2 E. Erie in River North is now listed at what seems to be the going rate for these conversion 1-bedrooms: $199,900. This high rise was built in 2002 and was originally, I believe, supposed to be apartments but was converted in 2005 into condominiums. The unit has carpeting throughout. The kitchen has white […]

Selling for Under the 2005 Price on Tree-Lined Burling: 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2861 N. Burling in Lakeview has been reduced by about $30,000 since it first came on the market in March. It is also now listed for $15,000 under the 2005 purchase price. The unit has the all important deeded parking, which is fairly unique in this neighborhood. It is also […]

We Love Authentic Lofts With Terra Cotta Ceilings: 190 E. Cullerton in the South Loop

This 1-bedroom loft at 190 E. Cullerton in the South Loop is in the Bank Note Place building. Built in 1902, it has some unique features including a ton of exposed brick walls and terra cotta ceilings (which can best be seen in the picture of the bedroom of this unit.) It is also listed […]

Your Hot Tub on Game Day Still Awaits: 1131 W. Addison in Lakeview

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom penthouse condo at 1131 W. Addison right across from Wrigley Field just two months ago. See our March 2010 chatter and pictures here. Back then, there was still snow on the mind. But now that baseball season is in full swing, it’s not too late to enjoy your private rooftop terrace […]