Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

The Multi-Million Dollar Lincoln Park Condo: 1713 N. Sheffield

We’ve chattered about the market for luxury single family homes in Lincoln Park, but what about the million dollar condominium? This 4 bedroom unit at 1713 N. Sheffield is as big as many single family homes in the same neighborhood. The building was new construction in 2007 and has only 6 units. It has a “European […]

We Love Rooftop Decks: A Modern Penthouse in West Town: 1302 N. Greenview

This 2-bedroom plus loft duplex penthouse unit at 1302 N. Greenview in West Town has 3 outdoor spaces, including a private rooftop deck. The deck has built-in seating as well as skyline views. The living room has vaulted ceilings and the master bathroom has duel shower heads. Ron Knoll at Saffron Realty Group LLC has […]

The Edgewater 1-Bedroom for $75K: 1062 W. Granville

This 1-bedroom unit in a vintage courtyard building at 1062 W. Granville in Edgewater just came on the market as a short sale. It is currently listed for $125,000 under the 2005 sales price. The unit has no central air, no in-unit washer/dryer and no parking.  But it has hardwood floors throughout and an updated […]

15 Months Later and Now Under the 2004 Price: 1120 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

We’ve chattered about this vintage condo, Unit #301, in 1120 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park twice now over the past year. See our April 2009 chatter here. It has now been reduced by $95,100 and is listed $1,600 under the 2004 purchase price. The 2-bedroom unit has vintage features, including a gas fireplace with the original […]

Getting More Space for Your Money: 6441 N. Bell in West Rogers Park

This 2-bedroom condo at 6441 N. Bell in West Rogers Park is big on space and vintage features but small on price. It has crown molding, a large formal dining room and french doors. But it also has an updated kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer and a parking space. The unit is a rare 1920s-era condo that has […]

Foreclosure Alert: West Loop Penthouse $200K Under the 2003 Price: 933 W. Van Buren

Want some space and your own private top floor terrace in the West Loop? This 3-bedroom bank owned penthouse unit just came on the market at 933 W. Van Buren and has already been reduced by $11,000. From the pictures, it appears to have the kitchen cabinets and bathrooms still intact. The appliances are missing in the kitchen, […]

We Love Private Rooftop Decks: 2151 N. Southport in Lincoln Park

This 2-bedroom unit at 2151 N. Southport in Lincoln Park has what many condo owners covet: its own rooftop deck. The unit also has 4 skylights, south and west exposures, and a wood burning fireplace. It has central air and an in-unit washer/dryer. The only thing it appears to be missing is deeded parking. It’s […]

The English Bungalow Home in Indian Boundary Park: 2601 W. Coyle in West Ridge

There are a lot of 1920s-era homes in the Indian Boundary Park neighborhood of West Ridge on the north side, including this 3-bedroom one at 2601 W. Coyle. It has full length windows with juliette balconies and a vintage wood burning fireplace in the living room. The kitchen has been remodeled and it has a lower […]

A Brick Victorian in a Hot Neighborhood: 3656 N. Tripp in Old Irving Park

CS Magazine’s August issue is all about real estate. It lists 5 of the hot neighborhoods of the moment and one of the five is Old Irving Park. This 3-bedroom brick Victorian at 3656 N. Tripp is among the more affordable options in the neighborhood. Built in 1903, it is actually a brick home with all three […]

Foreclosure Alert: Will Someone Save this Hyde Park Mansion? 5438 S. Hyde Park Blvd.

This bank-owned 7-bedroom vintage brick mansion at 5438 S. Hyde Park Boulevard in Hyde Park has been on the market a month and is listed at 50% off its 2006 purchase price. The listing says it retains many of its vintage features (but there are no interior pictures listed). Built in 1902, the listing says it has a newer […]