We chattered about both of these Lincoln Park properties in June 2008. 2048 N. Sheffield was a 2-bedroom vintage unit with jacuzzi on the rooftop deck. See the pictures here. 2708 N. Halsted was a 3-bedroom new construction where the seller was trying to sell only 1-year later. It had a 960 square foot deck. […]
We last chattered about Charlie Chaplin’s former 3-bedroom penthouse at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview in September 2008, after it had been reduced (again). The property now has a new listing agent . . . and a new higher listing price. But interestingly- interior pictures are missing yet again. Still no pictures of the 18-foot high […]
You thought the Elysian hotel/condo flippers at 11 E. Walton in the Gold Coast would wait until it got closer to closings to begin to try and flip? This 1-bedroom unit just appeared on Craigslist and the MLS. The listing says it’s “below developer pricing” and that it’s scheduled to close in mid-2009. Will Elysian flippers have […]
No- there’s nothing wrong with the building or the unit (from what tipsters who have been in both have told me.) After 3 years off and on the market, Unit #202 in the small, boutique building The Regent, at 190 E. Walton in the Gold Coast, has finally sold. It sold for $55,000 less than the 2000 […]
We often chatter about buying properties as “investments” and look mainly at rehabbed or new construction 1 or 2-bedroom condos. But maybe investors should start with a property like this 2-flat at 3816 S. Emerald in Bridgeport. Built in 1888, the property has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 parking spaces. Can an investor make this property work […]
We chattered about this cute vintage 1-bedroom condo at 1104 W. Montana in Lincoln Park in May 2008. It is still on the market- but has been reduced by $11,000. The owner has posted a Craigslist ad which reads “Owner is welcoming all offers. Short sale possible. ” Here’s it’s history: Unit #2: 1 bedroom, […]
We just chattered about this renovated vintage single family home in Old Town at 170 W. Eugenie in November. A lis pendens has now been filed on the property (by JPMorgan Chase.) Here’s its history again: 170 W. Eugenie: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, built in 1891, no square footage listed Sold in January 1988 for $227,000 […]
We’ve chattered a lot about the glut of million dollar single family homes on the North Side. But what about those that appear to be “affordable”? This 3-bedroom home at 3729 N. Hermitage in Lakeview has been on the market since June 2008. It seems to have it all: location, a 2-car garage, and central […]
This 3-bedroom townhouse at 931 N. Howe in River North is listed on the MLS and Craigslist. The seller is “motivated.” The price was just reduced $27,400. The Craigslist ad states “OWNER WILL CONSIDER PARTIAL PROPERTY TRADE IN SURROUNDING AREAS FOR UNDER $300k. ” The Craigslist ad also states that after the tenant moves out, the owner will refinish the […]
We haven’t yet chattered about 41 E. 8th, a 2002 new construction high rise in the South Loop. The Craigslist ad for this 2-bedroom unit says it’s an “awesome opportunity” and that the seller is “motivated.” It also lists the price as $365,000 plus $35k for parking. In the realtor listing, the price is listed as $380,000 […]