There are some lovely vintage properties in the Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods. 5812 N. Magnolia in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood of Edgewater is one of those properties. It was built in 1912, has a dining room and a sunroom, as well as parking and outdoor space. I doubt we’ll be talking about how long this unit […]
We chattered about a foreclosure in 1735 W. Diversey in Lincoln Park in November 2007. The foreclosure was a two bedroom, two bath penthouse unit. Unit #608: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Sold in October 2000 for $206,500 Sold in May 2003 for $314,900 Foreclosure auction price of $504,725 in November 2007 Has not yet come back on […]
1250 S. Indiana is a 168 unit 2005-constructed building in the South Loop just behind One Museum Park. It has a good location, for those who want to be near Grant Park and Roosevelt Road’s transportation options. The building wasn’t built as a “luxury” building. Many of the two bedroom units are on the smaller side (under […]
Can you buy an older property, renovate it and flip it in this housing market? This seller at 1952 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park thinks they can. Location, location, location- right? Here’s the listing: STUNNING REHAB IN THE HEART OF LINCOLN PARK! STEPS FROM GREAT SHOPPING, DINING AND THE EL ON ARMITAGE, THIS ONE-OF-A KIND PENTHOUSE […]
Sometimes market times surprise even me. Take this two bedroom unit at 1516 W. Grand in West Town. It has been on the market nearly a year and a half. The seller has slowly been reducing the price every few months. Here’s the listing: 34K PRICE REDUCTION FROM ORIG LISTING!THIS IS A STEAL & PRICED […]
The condo/hotel units have been closing in Trump Tower, at 401 N. Wabash, in River North, for about six months. The condo units are about to start closing in July and August. If you wonder what the studios in The Spire are going to rent for, why not check out what’s happening in Trump Tower? The […]
What kind of townhouse can you get in Lincoln Park for under $600,000? These townhouses on North Wayne were built in 1987. While I wouldn’t call that “new”- it certainly isn’t the 1960s (as some others in the neighborhood.) Prices have risen strongly in the last couple of years. Three are currently on the market, two […]
In some buildings, the price declines are obvious. Such is the case in The Regent, at 190 E. Walton, in the Gold Coast. It has a superb location, just a few blocks east of the Mag Mile. The building, built in 1999, sports large units, in-unit laundry, balconies and a heated garage parking. What’s there not to […]
We last chattered about Catalpa Gardens, at 1122 W. Catalpa in Edgewater, in December 2007. Current stats for the building (out of 126 units): 58 for sale 1 for rent Most of those for sale are still from the developer. How do you flip in a building that is barely 50% sold? Unit #413: 2 bedroom, 2 […]