Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Vintage Charm in Ukranian Village Cottage: 953 N. Leavitt

This 3-bedroom house at 953 N. Leavitt in the Ukranian Village has the kind of vintage charm many buyers are looking for. It has built-in bookcases, hardwood floors throughout and a wood burning fireplace. But it also has some of the modern amenities, like the newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The listing says the […]

A Single Family Home in the Heart of Bucktown: 2032 W. Churchill

It doesn’t get more Bucktown than this 3-bedroom single family home at 2032 W. Churchill which is just a short stroll to the shops, restaurants and CTA stop on Damen. Is this house an alternative to the big duplex down units we’ve been chattering about in other parts of the city? It has 2 bedrooms […]

Got Cash? Bank Owned 1-Bedroom $180K Under 2008 Price: 1351 N. Ashland

According to the Tribune, Unit #2A at 1351 N. Ashland in West Town sold in February 2008 for $290,000. It is now bank owned and is listed for $180,700 under the 2008 purchase price. It is a cash only sale. But if you’re an investor, you’ll have to wait a day or two more because, according […]

Under Contract In Less than 2 Weeks: 2234 W. School in Roscoe Village

What’s selling? Properties targeting first time home buyers like this 2-bedroom unit at 2234 W. School in Roscoe Village. It came on the market in July priced at its 2003 purchase price and went under contract in just 13 days. It appears to have all the bells and whistles: stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, central […]

Flipper Alert? 13 Months and a New Kitchen Later: 1309 N. Wells in Old Town

We last chattered about Unit #607 in Michael’s Terrace at 1309 N. Wells in Old Town in May 2008 when it was owned by the bank and just sitting on the market. See our prior chatter here (scroll all the way to the bottom of the post to see the building and listing. No interior […]

Under Contract in Less Than 2 Weeks: 630 W. Waveland in Lakeview

Some properties are still selling quickly. It helps if the property is considered “affordable” – especially for first time home buyers looking to cash in on the $8,000 credit. This 1-bedroom unit at 630 W. Waveland in Lakeview is one of those units. It has some vintage character, including a wood burning fireplace, but also an […]

Living With a Terrace on Lake Shore Drive Sells: 3700 N. Lake Shore Drive

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex with a large terrace at 3700 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview in January 2009. At that time, it created quite the discussion about bubble pricing. See our prior chatter here. The unit recently sold in July 2009 for $36,000 above the 2003 purchase price. Unit #111: 2 bedrooms, […]

Foreclosure Alert: Fulton Market Townhouse at 310 N. Clinton

Living close to the loop just got cheaper as this bank-owned townhouse recently came on the market in the Fulton Market neighborhood at 310 N. Clinton. At 2000 square feet, it appears to have its kitchen and baths intact. It also has 3-bedrooms plus a den and an attached garage. The townhouse is listed above the prior 2004 […]

Contemporary Penthouse in Lakeview Reduces: 550 W. Wellington

We chattered about this large custom-designed contemporary Lakeview penthouse unit at 550 W. Wellington in June. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, it has been reduced another $95,000. The unit has top of the line finishes and appliances including Bulthaup, Sub-Zero, Poliform, Dornbracht and the Lutron whole-home lighting & shade system. The home […]

Short Sale Alert: Views, Views and More Views at 512 N. McClurg in Streeterville

A lot of buyers love Streeterville for the views. Some buildings in the neighborhood have lake, river and city views, all from  the same unit. This 2-bedroom just came on the market at the River East Center, 512 N. McClurg, in the heart of the Streeterville action. The listing in the Chicago Tribune says it’s a […]