Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

14-Months Later and Still Looking for a Buyer in the Fulton Market: 1418 W. Fulton

We last chattered about this rare single family home in the Fulton Market District at 1418 W. Fulton in February 2009. See our February 2009 chatter here. It has 6-bedrooms and a 3 car garage. While the outside looks traditional, the interior boasts a contemporary renovation including a 4-story atrium. The house has concrete floors […]

1890s Bridgeport Workman’s Cottage Sells: 3554 S. Union

We last chattered about this vintage 2-bedroom brick workman’s cottage at 3554 S. Union in Bridgeport in July 2009. See our July chatter and pictures here. Shortly thereafter, it went under contract and sold in August 2009 after being reduced by $89,000. It had hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath and a lush backyard […]

2-Bedroom Bank Owned Unit in River North for Under $300,000: 600 N. Kingsbury

We’ve chattered about bank owned units in 600 N. Kingsbury in River North before. But this bank owned 2-bedroom recently came on the market priced about 40% under the 2006 purchase price. At 1200 square feet, it has carpet throughout but it appears, from the pictures, that the kitchen is intact. It looks like it […]

A 2/2 With Parking in East Lakeview for Under $225,000: 3900 N. Pine Grove

This 2-bedroom at 3900 N. Pine Grove, in the Coronado, in East Lakeview recently came on the market. It’s a short sale. (The listing has the address wrong- it has it as 3900 W. Pine Grove). The building has 101 units. This unit faces west and has a balcony. It also has amenities buyers are […]

Ukranian Village Cottage Reduces $50K: 953 W. Leavitt

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom vintage cottage at 953 W. Leavitt in the Ukranian Village in August 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, it has been reduced by $50,000. The house has an oak staircase as well as hardwood floors throughout the dining and living rooms. It also has vintage […]

Deal of the Week on a 2-Flat in North Center? 2141 W. Cullom

This brick 2-flat at 2141 W. Cullom in North Center recently came on the market. It is bank owned. The units consist of the following: Unit #1: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath Unit #2: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Built in 1908, the building doesn’t have central air. It also doesn’t have any parking. While it’s clear […]

Forget the Stairs, Take the Elevator Instead: 545 W. Aldine in East Lakeview

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 545 W. Aldine in East Lakeview in August 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, the unit has been reduced by $74,500. It has many of the bells and whistles that buyers are looking for including central air, garage parking, and, rare for lakeview, […]

340 On the Park 1-Bedroom Duplex Returns: 340 E. Randolph in Lakeshore East

This 1-bedroom duplex at 340 E. Randolph, in 340 On the Park, in Lakeshore East, boosts not just one south facing terrace but two. You can wake up with your views of the lake and Millennium Park and you can have after work drinks off your living room doing the same. This is no small duplex, as […]

Bank Owned 2-Bedroom Under the 2000 Price in Southport: 1241 W. Grace

This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 1241 W. Grace in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since early November. It is bank owned. The property has been reduced by $20,000 and is now listed for $100 less than the 2000 purchase price. The unit recently went under contract. It has some vintage features […]

Ravenswood Single Family Home With Contemporary Interior Sells: 4337 N. Paulina

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home on an oversized lot at 4337 N. Paulina in Ravenswood several times. See our November 2009 chatter and pictures here. It has now sold for $125,000 under the August 2005 purchase price. The house had an open concept contemporary interior with skylights. It also had a lovely […]