Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

3 Exposures Plus Parking in East Lakeview: 2835 N. Cambridge

This 2-bedroom unit at 2835 N. Cambridge is located in one of the more popular areas of East Lakeview as it’s near shops, restaurants and the movie theater. It has 3 exposures as well as a separate dining room. It has a washer/dryer in the unit but lacks central air. The vintage features include a fireplace […]

4 Years Later and Still For Sale: 1724 W. Wolfram in Lakeview

We chattered about a group of mansions for sale on Wolfram street in Lakeview in January 2008, including this one at 1724 W. Wolfram. See our prior chatter and pictures here. 1724 W. Wolfram is still available for sale and has now been on and off the market for the last 4 years. It’s also […]

No Appreciation in 600 N. Fairbanks in Streeterville?

We’ve chattered about 600 N. Fairbanks, the Helmut Jahn-designed highrise in Streeterville, numerous times in the past. We finally have some closings in 2009 that provide a better idea of what is going on in the building. Has one of the hottest buildings in Chicago fallen back to earth? We chattered about Unit #1505, a […]

Old Town Without Parking Reduces $349K and Finds a Buyer: 240 W. Willow

We chattered about 240 W. Willow, a 1873-renovated Victorian single family home in Old Town in October 2008 and March 2009. It was a complete rehab and seemed to have everything- except a parking space. See our prior chatter and pictures from October 2008 here. The property recently came back on the market and was […]

8 Months Later and Still Waiting for a Buyer: 925 N. Wolcott in West Town

We last chattered about this modern 3-bedroom unit at 925 N. Wolcott in West Town in December 2008. Read our prior chatter and see the pictures here. This development was designed by Studio Dwell and Ranquist Development. Since we last chattered about it, the unit has been reduced by $35,000. The listing says the third bedroom […]

Clocktower Loft Sells: 2300 W. Wabansia in Bucktown

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex in the Clocktower Lofts at 2300 W. Wabansia in Bucktown in January 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It closed in May 2009 for $20,000 over the 2005 purchase price. Unit #309: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1100 square feet, duplex Sold in March 2005 for $322,500 […]

Short Sale Alert: $2 Million Southport Home: 1510 W. Byron

The 6-bedroom house at 1510 W. Byron in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview was new construction in 2007. It sold in 2007 for over $2 million but has come back on the market in 2009 as a short sale. The home has all the new construction bells and whistles including heated stairs and walk (so you […]

When Are Comps Still Comps? 240 E. Illinois in Streeterville

We last chattered about this large 1-bedroom unit at Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza at 240 E. Illinois in Streeterville last January. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It was priced at $600,000 plus $55,000 for the parking but comps on units sold on nearby floors seemed to justify the high price. It is 7 months […]

The 1920s Jefferson Park Colonial: 5120 W. Winona

Jefferson Park is usually thought of as a neighborhood of family homes. This 4-bedroom 1924-Colonial at 5120 W. Winona fits the bill and even has a white picket fence. It has maple hardwood floors and crown molding. 3 out of 4 bedrooms are on the second floor. The house also has central air and a […]

Vintage Bucktown Cottage Sells: 2110 N. Hoyne

We chattered about this 1891 brick cottage at 2110 N. Hoyne in Bucktown in March 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It sold in June 2009. 2110 N. Hoyne: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, no square footage listed Sold in April 1999 for $240,000 Sold in February 2004 for $370,000 Was listed in […]