Location, location, location! Have you ever walked on North Pine Grove near Diversey and just smiled? There is something nice about the street. 2724 N. Pine Grove is one of the classic vintage courtyard buildings that dot the area. It was built in 1931. Unit #3 is on the market and has had one price […]
The Chicago Spire is apparently 30% sold, according to a press release by the developer. They’ve been criss-crossing the globe marketing the building for the last four months. Apparently, you need to put down a 15% deposit in order to purchase. From the Chicago Tribune: Spire spokeswoman Kim Metcalfe said the sales were achieved in […]
The housing boom has rejuvenated the Boulevard System around the city. The Logan Square area was originally part of the Boulevard system. From the Logan Square Preservation Society: In 1985, Logan Square Preservation convinced the U.S. Department of the Interior to designate the best-preserved 2 1/2 mile segment of the original boulevard system in Logan […]
What market downturn? Crain’s is reporting that a North Shore developer has a tentative agreement to purchase land in Centrum’s Cityfront Plaza development for a possible 50-story hotel/condo high rise. From Crain’s: David Hovey, president of Glencoe-based Optima Inc., has a tentative deal to buy a site just north of NBC Tower, 455 N. Cityfront […]
The Jackson Park Highlands Historic District is a collection of historic homes on several blocks on the South Side, just south of Hyde Park near the lakefront and the Museum of Science and Industry, that was first laid out in 1905. The homes are all of varying styles with an alley system that provides garages. […]
There is no larger collection of historic rowhouses in Chicago than that in the Pullman neighborhood. 11310 S. Champlain was built in 1883 and, according to the listing, was the former home of Pullman Strike Organizer Jennie Curtis. The kitchen has been remodeled. Garages can be added in the backyard (there is an alley system […]
Want a three bedroom unit in River North for under $500,000? Look no further than Huron Pointe at 421 W. Huron. Built in 2001, it has 99 units. Three three bedrooms, or two bedrooms with den if you prefer, are on the market for under $500,000. Unit #1201 just went to foreclosure auction but the seller was […]
We’ve chattered a lot about Unit #1301 in 600 N. Fairbanks. It is the lowest level three bedroom, two bath. It has finally gone under contract after six months on the market and numerous price reductions. Here is the history: Unit #1301: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1746 square feet Sold in November 2007 for $805,000 […]
Walk around Lakeview on a lovely weekend afternoon and one thing you can’t help but notice is the sheer number of homes for sale- with many being new construction “McMansions.” Take 1933 W. Barry in West Lakeview. It is brand new construction of over 4200 square feet of luxury. Here’s the listing: EXQUISITE DESIGN AND […]