Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

European Elegance Still Available in the Gold Coast: 40 W. Schiller

We last chattered about this vintage duplex 2-bedroom in the Andrew Rebori building at 40 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast in August 2009. See our prior chatter and interior pictures here. The building has a distinct european flavor to it. Built in 1923, no two units are alike. Completely renovated, this duplex has a new kitchen, bathrooms, […]

4-Bedroom Ravenswood Vintage SFH Sold Over the Summer: 4127 N. Hermitage

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 4127 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood in May 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It sold in July 2009. 3 out of the 4 bedrooms were upstairs and it had a finished basement. Many of you thought it would sell in the low $700,000s […]

Smaller Than Most Condos But For a Single Family Price: 3623 N. Hermitage in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom vintage single family home at 3623 N. Hermitage in the North Center neighborhood of Lakeview recently came on the market. The good news is, all three bedrooms are on the second floor, it has 2.5 baths, central air and a 2 car garage. The bad news is it’s only 1134 square feet. The listing […]

11 Months Later, Greystone 2-Flat Sold: 5207 N. Magnolia in Edgewater

We last chattered about this vintage 2-flat at 5207 N. Magnolia in Edgewater in April 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It had a 2 bedroom/1 bath first floor unit and a 3 bedroom/1 bath owners unit with a rooftop deck. There was also a 2-car garage. Each unit had its own central air. […]

Bucktown Single Family Home Reduces $44K: 2032 W. Churchill

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom single family home at 2032 W. Churchill in Bucktown in August 2009. See our prior heated discussion here. In August, it was priced above the 2007 purchase price but has now been reduced by $44,000 and is now listed under the prior sale. The house is in a prime Bucktown […]

The Full Floor Vintage 3-Bedroom: 2043 N. Mohawk in Lincoln Park

A lot of the 3-bedroom units we see in Lincoln Park and Lakeview are new construction or duplex downs so it’s somewhat unusual to see a 3-bedroom vintage unit all on one level like this one at 2043 N. Mohawk. It not only has 3 bedrooms but also a family room and a dining room. […]

Waiting For a Buyer For This Sprawling 4-Bedroom Vintage Condo: 411 W. Briar in Lakeview

We last chattered about this huge 4-bedroom top floor vintage unit at 411 W. Briar in East Lakeview in August 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still on the market and has been reduced by $40,100. It is now also $40,100 under the 2006 purchase price. The building was built in […]

Own Not Just One, But Two Parking Spaces in Old Town: 1542 N. Hudson

This 3-bedroom duplex down unit at 1542 N. Hudson in Old Town doesn’t have just one parking space it has two. The unit has hardwood throughout and the kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. It’s also a rare 3 bedroom 3 bath unit (as usually they are 3/2.) From the listing, it […]

Foreclosure Alert: Is River North the Better Deal? 33 W. Ontario

We’ve chattered about the distress sales at the Millennium Centre at 33 W. Ontario in River North numerous times before. This recently listed bank owned 50th floor 2-bedroom unit has unobstructed views, hardwood floors, cherry cabinets and granite countertops in the kitchen. From the pictures, it appears that the stainless steel appliances and the washer/dryer are still […]

Live in the Shadow of Soldier Field in the South Loop: 1515 S. Prairie

We’ve been chattering quite a bit about the South Loop recently. This 2-bedroom corner unit at 1515 S. Prairie has been on the market since September 2009. It is the lowest priced 2/2 in the building. It has city views, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in the kitchen. The unit has […]