This skylight in the livingroom of this penthouse unit at 1839 N. Whipple in Humboldt Park is among the larger skylights I have ever seen. Here’s the listing: TOP FLOOR SUN-DRENCHED 3BR2BA CONDO HOME. INTIMATE BUILDING W/ TOP QUALITY CLASSIC FINISHES. BEAUTIFUL STAIRCASE UP TO UNIT. LR W/ SKY LIGHT AND FIREPLACE, JULIETTE BALCONY. HARDWOOD FLOORS […]
6209 N. Mozart is a gorgeous vintage building in West Ridge (or is that West Edgewater?). It seems to have all the key attributes such as central air and parking. But Unit #3S is now listed for the same price it sold for in 2006. Here’s the listing: CHERISHED VINTAGE COMBINED WITH ‘GREEN’ TECHNOLOGY CREATES THE […]
How big do you like your loft? How about 3200 square feet? Then this 2-bedroom loft at 1147 W. Ohio in West Town is for you. Here’s the listing: FANTASTIC LIVE-WORK OPPORTUNITY IN THE CITY! THIS SUN FILLED OPEN TIMBER LOFT W/ APPROX 3,200 SQ FT OF LUXURY. FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL SHADES, DROP DOWN MOVIE […]
Nearly 10 months ago we chattered about this vintage unit at 220 E. Walton in the Gold Coast. It has a fantastic penthouse terrace. It’s still on the market and has been reduced $350k. Here’s the current listing: NEVER BEFORE ON MARKET! ELABORATE VINTAGE PENTHOUSE W/ OVER 2145 SQ. FT. OF OUTDOOR TERRACE SPACE! EXPANSIVE S,E, […]
Sometimes location trumps out over space or amenities. Think you’re priced out of Lincoln Park or Lakeview? Maybe not- if you consider a garden apartment. Take this junior 1-bedroom garden unit at 2730 N. Pine Grove in Lincoln Park. With ample windows that provide natural light, it doesn’t seem like it’s much below ground. Here’s the listing: SPACIOUS […]
In our recent discussion of the new construction single family home at 1446 S. Emerald in University Village, a poster named Jack commented: “You guys are all a little crazy….I am an architect and real estate investor who has lived in the South Loop (23rd and Michigan) sine 1990. I have moved a couple of […]
We don’t chatter about many rentals (unless it’s flippers trying to rent out their investment units) but there’s something about this living room in the penthouse of 1936 N. Clark in Lincoln Park that caught my eye. Here’s the listing: SPECTACULAR VINTAGE 4BR/3BA PENTHOUSE WITH STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE SKYLINE AND THE LAKE. LOCATED […]
We love skylights and this third floor vintage unit at 703 W. Buena in Uptown apparently has some (but no pictures of them with the listing). The 10-unit building was built in 1921. Stacey Grossman at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here. Unit #3C: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1800 square […]
I don’t remember who it was who commented about $600,000 to $700,000 townhouses in University Village, the area just west of the Dan Ryan Expressway near UIC and Little Italy. It’s not just expensive townhomes sprouting in that neighborhood. You can buy million dollar homes within a stones throw of the expressway such as this 5-bedroom […]