We’ve chattered about many church conversions over the past two years. This 3-bedroom duplex at 2411 W. Walton in West Town just came on the market. The church was converted into condos in 2008. This one has some authentic features including what looks to be a saved wood arched doorway. It also has exposed brick and […]
While some search for the elusive “affordable” single family home in Lincoln Park, there is lovely housing stock further north from which to choose such as this 4-bedroom home at 1830 W. Oakdale in North Center. The house has 3-bedrooms located on the top floor, with skylights, and one on the lower level, which is not considered a […]
We’ve chattered about 2625 N. Clark in Lincoln Park twice before. The first time was in March 2008 when short sales were beginning to pop up in the highrise conversion. The one bedrooms in short sale were listed in the mid to low-$200,000s back then. See the March 2008 chatter and pictures of the units […]
This 5-bedroom single family home at 830 W. Buena in Uptown is listed as a “contemporary estate.” It is on nearly 3 lots which measure 92x126x59x120. The house, designed in 1978 by architect Marcel Friedes is described as having “fortress-like construction.” The listing admits it needs updating, but the home has a unique 2-story central […]
Long before there was The Heritage, The Legacy or 340 On the Park there was 330 S. Michigan. Among the first buildings converted into residential use on Michigan Avenue, this building is often forgotten by those who want to live near Millennium Park and Grant Park. This 2-bedroom unit corner unit is priced under $300,000 (with […]
6030 N. Sheridan is a highrise with 262 units in the Edgewater neighborhood along the lakefront. At the height of the market, 1-bedrooms in the building were selling for up to $180,000. Now, with numerous of the units either in short sale and foreclosure, you can get one for 60% off that price. Current building stats […]
I’ve been getting a few inquiries about this new 9-unit building at 118 N. Halsted in the West Loop. Anyone who drives down Halsted can’t miss the building, as it’s the only new construction building between the restaurants of Randolph Street and the Dominick’s on Washington. There are several addresses associated with the building including 114 […]
This 2-bedroom house at 2700 N. Wilton in Lincoln Park has been completely renovated and is move-in ready. It’s listed under $600,000, which is cheaper than many Lincoln Park townhouses. The house, built in 1892, has central air, a two car garage and maple hardwood floors throughout. One of the bathrooms has skylights over the expansive tub. Yes, the […]
Many of you wanted to discuss what impact the Olympics would have on housing in the Washington Park neighborhood as well as the South Side in general, where the proposed Olympic Village would have been located. Now that Chicago will not be getting the Games in 2016, the discussion is still warranted. We’ve chattered about […]
This 6-bedroom 2-flat at 1529 W. Roscoe in Southport came on the market in August, just 14 months after it was previously purchased. It is an 1887 Victorian and each unit has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. There’s a 2 car garage. The first floor unit has refinished hard wood floors and stainless steel appliances. The listing says […]