This 4-bedroom single family home at 4127 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood was built in 1902 and still has many of its vintage features. It is also within walking distance of the Irving Park Brown Line and the Ravenswood Metra stops. It has oak floors, a first floor library, 3 out of 4 bedrooms on the […]
As we’ve chattered about several times, stresses have found their way even into the most prestigious buildings in the city. This 3-bedroom unit just came on the market being sold “as-is” in The Fordham, at 25 E. Superior, one of the more prestigious condo buildings in the River North/Cathedral District area. It is listed $35,100 under […]
This brick Italianate 5-bedroom single family home at 3945 N. Tripp in Old Irving Park was built in 1874. Called the “Race House,” it is the only remaining structure belonging to the family that founded the village of Irving Park. It was designated a historic landmark in 1988. Read more about its history on the Chicago Landmark […]
This 1898 vintage 3-flat at 3510 N. Ashland in Southport appears to have many features that would make it attractive to investors. It’s in a prime rental neighborhood, each unit has a renovated kitchen, a washer-dryer in the unit and central air and there is 3-car parking. The building is also listed for $386,100 under […]
We originally chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage condo at 1952 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park in July 2008. Read our prior chatter and see pictures here. The penthouse unit was renovated and was being flipped. I asked in July, “will professional staging help sell this unit?” Now, the listing says “BONUS: plasma TV and movie […]
We last checked in on River City, at 800 S. Wells, in Printers Row in the South Loop in July of 2008. Back then, some foreclosures and short sales were selling, but the building was still among the top for foreclosures and short sales in the downtown. See our prior chatter and pictures here. But never fear […]
This 6-bedroom luxury single family home built in 2004 at 1453 W. Henderson in Southport has two outdoor spaces including one with its own fire pit. It also hosts 4 fireplaces including one that looks rather cozy in the master bedroom. For those colder nights, the lower level family room also has radiant heated floors. Jeff Lowe […]
This 4-bedroom vintage duplex up at 850 W. Oakdale in Lakeview just came on the market for the first time in 27 years. The listing admits it is “great space with lots of opportunity for updating.” There are no cherry kitchen cabinets, granite or stainless steel appliances. But there are built-ins in the dining room, […]
We’ve chattered about this “affordable” 2-bedroom condo at 4958 N. Troy in Albany Park several times before. See our March 2009 chatter here. It is finally under contract after being reduced $37,100 over the course of 8 months. Here’s its history again: Unit #1: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed Sold in October […]
Should you rent or should you buy? This 6-bedroom new construction mansion at 2461 N. Geneva Terrace in Lincoln Park is both for rent or for sale. The house was custom built in 2007 with a limestone facade, custom kitchen and guest quarters. Right now, I could only find a rental listing for the property, but […]