Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category
The bank has taken possession of this 2007 new construction 3-bedroom home at 1708 N. Richmond in north Humboldt Park. It is currently listed for $485,100 under the 2007 purchase price. The pictures show the home as having hardwood floors, cherry kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. Is this a deal for a fairly large new construction […]
April 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Foreclosures, Humboldt Park | 26 Comments
This 3-bedroom duplex down condominium at 915 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park is as large as many single family homes at 2500 square feet but without the maintenance hassles associated with single family home living. This has been a popular option for many buyers who want decent square footage but want to stay in prime neighborhoods. […]
April 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Lincoln Park | 117 Comments
Want a unit in Trump Tower at 401 N. Wabash in River North? There are plenty to choose from. Current stats on the building (out of 758 units): 156 for sale 48 for rent Some may be both for rent and for sale. Additionally, the sales center may not have all of the developer’s units […]
April 21st, 2009 | Posted in River North | 63 Comments
This 1893 Victorian single family home at 3652 N. Hermitage in Lakeview doesn’t try and hide its vintage character. The home proudly boasts of its “retro” kitchen with tin ceilings. There is no square footage listed for the house but here are the room sizes: Living room: 13×12 Dining room: 10×10 Kitchen: 14×12 Bedroom #1: […]
April 21st, 2009 | Posted in Lakeview | 84 Comments
We chattered about this 700 square foot 2-bedroom unit in the historic Gaslight Court at 1407.5 N. Wells in Old Town in February 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Since then, the unit has been reduced by $6,100. It is now under contract. Ken Marier at Sudler Sotheby’s Realty has the listing. See […]
April 21st, 2009 | Posted in Old Town, Reductions | 21 Comments
We last chattered about this 3-bedroom 2007 vintage rehab at 646 W. Wellington in East Lakeview in February. See our prior interesting chatter here (no pictures) about the future of the $500,000 condo in Lakeview. It is still on the market and has now been reduced $24,100. It’s also now listed for $5,100 under the […]
April 20th, 2009 | Posted in Lakeview, Reductions | 37 Comments
The University Village neighborhood has seen massive growth in the last 10 years. This 2005 mid-rise loft building at 833 W. 15th Place is one of the many new buildings that dot the area. This 2-bedroom loft has 12 foot concrete ceilings and lovely views of the entire downtown skyline. It’s also listed for around its 2005 […]
April 20th, 2009 | Posted in University Village | 59 Comments
Thanks to the tipster who sent me information regarding the current state of sales at The Vetro, the new modern high rise at 611 S. Wells in the South Loop. Many of you have sent me e-mails inquiring as to how sales were progressing now that the developer lowered prices on ALL units to prices […]
April 20th, 2009 | Posted in South Loop | 61 Comments
When we last chattered about 842 W. Belle Plaine in February, the vintage conversion in the Buena Park neighborhood of Uptown (or is that technically Lakeview?) was selling fast. The final unit just went under contract which means that its 11-units sold out in about 90 days. In our prior chatter, everyone seemed to agree that […]
April 17th, 2009 | Posted in Uptown | 9 Comments
Everyone seemed to enjoy the YouTube video which highlighted this vintage Bucktown cottage at 2343 W. Moffat when we chattered about it in February 2009. See our prior chatter, pictures and the video link here. It closed in early April for $137,900 under the original list price. Is the new price norm for a small […]
April 17th, 2009 | Posted in Bucktown | 85 Comments