Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

We Love Authentic Lofts: Brick and Timber at 1040 W. Adams in the West Loop

The No. 10 Lofts at 1040 W. Adams was among the last of the authentic loft conversions in the West Loop. Converted from a warehouse in 2006, the 259 units have exposed brick and timber ceilings. This 2-bedroom unit is currently on the market. It has all the bells and whistles including central air, in-unit washer/dryer, stainless […]

University Village Loft With Downtown Views Is Now Reduced: 833 W. 15th

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom new construction loft at 833 W. 15th in University Village in April 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still available and has been reduced $5100. Built in 2005, the unit has all the bells and whistles including a kitchen with 42 inch cabinets, granite countertops […]

A Little Slice of Europe is Still For Sale in the Gold Coast: 40 W. Schiller

Some buildings are simply unique. Among those would include this 1923 Andrew Rebori building at 40 and 50 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast. We last chattered about this completely renovated 2-bedroom duplex, Unit #D2, in May 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It has since been reduced by $26,000. The kitchen and bathrooms were renovated and the the […]

Townhouse Loft Still Available 4 Months Later: 1235 W. George in Lakeview

When we last chattered about this 3-bedroom townhouse at 1235 W. George in Lakeview in April 2009, it had just had a nearly $50,000 price reduction. See our April 2009 chatter and pictures. 4 months later and the listing still says, “temporary price reduction for a quick sale.” See that listing here. Yet, the townhouse is still for […]

Logan Square Lush Garden Sells: 2434 N. Sawyer

We last chattered about this vintage single family home with a pretty backyard in Logan Square at 2434 N. Sawyer in May 2009. See our prior chatter here. At that time, the house had just been re-listed at a much lower price point. It had 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and a garage- but no central […]

Uptown Penthouse with Private Roofdeck Reduces: 4650 N. Winthrop

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom Uptown penthouse at 4650 N. Winthrop in May 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, it has been reduced about $50,000. The unit has 3-outdoor spaces, including a private rooftop deck. It also has 2 fireplaces and upgraded kitchen appliances, such as Sub Zero, complete with a […]

The Million Dollar Single Family Home in Chinatown: 1908 S. Louie Parkway

The listing describes this 4-bedroom single family home at 1908 S. Louie Parkway in Chinatown as a “palace.” It’s a 4-story “french style” home with 3500 square feet. There might seem to be nothing that screams out “a million dollars” until you read the listing and see the pictures. The listing states that the interior always takes […]

Near the Lake and the Park and Reduced Again: 552 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom townhouse at 552 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park in May 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It’s still on the market and has been reduced another $25,000. It is listed just $7,000 above the 2004 purchase price. It has central air, outdoor space and deeded parking and […]

Developers Cutting Prices: 2930 N. Sheridan in Lakeview and 110 W. Superior in River North

As the spring/summer homebuying season winds down, some developers have started cutting prices to move product. We’ve chattered about Sheridan Tower, at 2930 N. Sheridan, in Lakeview, an apartment building conversion, before. See our prior chatter from March 2009 here. The building just announced a “Massive price reduction on premium package- Limited Time Only.” The premium package includes: […]

Penthouse Living in the West Loop: 849 W. Monroe

What if you want space in the West Loop but don’t want to live in a townhouse? This 3-bedroom penthouse at 849 W. Monroe may be for you. It has 3 exposures and a private elevator to whisk you to your unit. It also has two terraces, a 240 square foot north facing terrace and […]