There’s been so much hype about Trump Tower Chicago, at 401 N. Wabash in River North, you’d think the sinks were made out of gold. But, alas, the sinks (and kitchens) look pretty much like every other luxury 1-bedroom condo in the city. Here are some pictures from a west facing 938 square foot 1-bedroom […]
Greystones are popular, especially ones with all of the trappings such as parking, central air and new kitchens and baths. This 3-bedroom unit at 626 W. Belden in Lincoln Park has all of that. It even has a cozy balcony off the front of the unit where you could sip your morning coffee. It’s been on the […]
This brick townhouse at 327 W. Eugenie in Old Town was built in 1971. If you like Old Town, this is in a fantastic location. It is right near the Historic Triangle and the restaurants/shops on Wells Street. This seller bought in 1986, when the neighborhood was just a tad different. Here’s the listing: OLD TOWN! FAB […]
We’re starting to see some properties price below boom-era levels. Take this 4-bedroom 2006 construction single family home at 4641 N. Wolcott in Lincoln Square. It is currently listed $287,000 under what it last sold for in 2006. Here’s the listing: Exceptional Lincoln Square custom built home on over-sized lot. Exotic Brazilian walnut floor, custom […]
We’ve chattered about the Tuscan Villa at 2965 N. Sheridan in Lakeview several times. It was first on the market a year ago but re-appeared this summer. A lis pendens was filed on the property in September. Here’s the listing again: Luxury living w/sophisticated ambience steps from park & lake. One-of-a-kind 4BR/4.5BA offers 4,600 s.f. […]
1-bedroom units are popular starter condos, especially in River North and Streeterville. This 1-bedroom with den at 60 W. Erie in River North is larger than most. It’s also quite a bit pricier. What would you pay for that 1-bedroom condo? Here’s the listing: Lucien Lagrange, exclusive 24 unit building at the cross roads of […]
This 4-bedroom vintage home at 2028 W. Walton in West Town is one of those that was in the Coldwell Banker 10-Day sale. It has been reduced $149k over the past 6 months. It’s sales history is also illustrative of what has happened to home prices in the West Town neighborhood in the last 15 years. […]
Crain’s first reported on Oct 17 that architect Santiago Calatrava filed a lien against Shelbourne Development, the developer of The Spire, on Oct 8 for $11.3 million. The Tribune also reports that architectural design firm Perkins+Will Inc. filed a lien for about $4.85 million. From the Tribune: A spokeswoman for Irish developer Garrett Kelleher said the […]
There are many buildings that remind me of Paris here in Chicago. Is The Barry, at 3100 N. Sheridan Road, one of them? This 1 bedroom plus den renovated unit says it’s a “maisonette in Paris.” Here’s the listing: Beautiful renovation of high first floor at the Barry. Serene 2 bedroom turned into 1 bedroom plus […]
Flippers continue to close on units thinking they can make a profit flipping them. Some have been lucky- especially in “prestige” buildings such as 340 On the Park. This seller of a 3-bedroom in 600 N. Fairbanks isn’t one of the lucky ones. We’ve seen some 1 and 2-bedroom units flip successfully in the building. […]