We first chattered about this cute North Center 4-bedroom home at 1750 W. Grace in June 2008. Agent Eric Rojas, who was NOT the agent on the property but ran an open house there, updated us on the house in September after it was reduced further. It’s still on the market and has been reduced again. 1750 W. […]
Not everything is doom and gloom out there. Remember the $720,000 south-facing 1-bedroom re-sale that was on the market at 340 On the Park in Lakeshore East in September? It went under contract after only 21 days and has now sold. Here’s its history: Unit #1107: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 1186 square feet Sold in […]
This 10,000-square foot mansion at 4822 S. Ellis in Kenwood belongs in the “they just don’t build them like this anymore” category. This home comes complete with a 2-unit carriage house. Here’s the listing: Elegant restoration-c.1892 majestic greystone mansion situated on spectacular 25000 sq ft landscaped lot w/10000 sq ft of grand living space(exc bsmt&attic)-21 Rms, […]
If you’ve gazed west out the window while on the Brown Line in Lincoln Park, you’ve seen this new construction 2-unit building at 1718 N. Clybourn, which sits just north of the Crate & Barrel (among other stores.) The top floor 3-bedroom unit has been on the market since August 2007 and has been reduced $101,000. It […]
There is a lot of wood paneling in this 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2340 N. Lincoln Park West in Lincoln Park. The building was built in 1921 and only has 7 units. Here’s the listing: ELEGANT ONE OF A KIND VINTAGE HOME IN PRIME LINCOLN PARK.RICH MAHOGANY PANELED 36 FT LIV/DR W/DRAMATIC WBFP AND HUGE […]
Sellers aren’t just waiting for buyers in Lincoln Park and Lakeview. Maybe it’s something with the $400,000 – $500,000 price range? This 2-bedroom gut rehab greystone unit at 1508 W. Wilson in Ravenswood has been on the market since May 2008 and has been reduced several times. Here’s the listing: UNBELIEVABLE PRICE FOR THIS STUNNING, ONE-OF-A-KIND PENTHOUSE IN CLASSIC CHICAGO […]
We’ve chattered about heartbreak in the Heartbreak Lofts at 17 N. Loomis in the West Loop before. Some sellers continue to have difficulty making money in the building, despite the size of these lofts. This 2050-square foot unit is listed at only $9,000 more than it sold for in 2006. Here’s the listing: Rarely available penthouse duplex-up […]
This cute 2-bedroom 1888 Bucktown cottage at 2243 W. Homer has been on the market since June. Here’s the listing: Vintage detail with modern convenience! Don’t miss this beautiful Bucktown Shepard’s cottage. Custom spiral staircase, hardwood floors, updated kitchen & baths, high ceilings, great yard. Antique stove and SS subzero and a perfect back yard […]