I love to see people take commercial buildings and convert them into living space. Such is the case with this former storefront in West Town. 1549 W. Chestnut: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Currently listed for $624,900 Restored tin ceilings 2 car garage Rooftop deck on top of the garage Your living room is essentially the […]
We’ve seen a Spanish Hacienda in Beverly, why not a Tuscan Villa in Lakeview? You tell me, does this look much like a Tuscan Villa to you? Hm… What about the Tuscany orange/terra cotta color? Are Tuscan Villas even this color? 2965 N. Sheridan: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 5000 square feet Currently listed for $2.8 million […]
I’m a sucker for the old “pre-war” buildings that were built along the lake and parks in the 1920s. They have great construction, views and are usually really large units. No 700 square foot one bedrooms here. They’ll have dining rooms, dens, butler pantries, maids quarters- the works. Some of the buildings have parking, some don’t. […]
There have been signs for a new construction tower called The Huron at 8 E. Huron (corner of State and Huron) for some time but no sales center. YoChicago is now reporting that Tricia Fox at Keller Williams, who handles the sales, is having a “grand opening” on November 14 and then will open a sales […]
The Sterling, at 345 N. LaSalle in River North, continues to live up to its name as the #1 building for foreclosures in downtown Chicago (and possibly ALL of Chicago). Two new auctions were held this week: Unit #2710: 1 bedroom, 1 bath Sold in December 2003 for $329,500 Auction price of $269,643 Unit #2804: studio […]
There are just certain buildings that keep their cache and 55 E. Erie is one of them. Popular with the uber-rich because of the location (in the middle of River North, just off the Mag Mile) and the finishes (which were tastefully upscale), the building has always seen stellar sales and re-sales. It also […]
Great lake access isn’t just available in downtown Chicago. If you venture north or south of the loop, you can come across some areas that are literally right on the lake- with private beach access. (Meaning no Lake Shore Drive or bike paths to block you.) Last time I talked about private beaches, I […]
You’ve probably walked by this restaurant dozens of times in Streeterville and not noticed it (especially now- as construction on 550 N. St. Clair is happening right next door.) It’s right off of Michigan Avenue- next door to the Gap. But now, apparently, you not only can eat at Sayat Nova, you can live above the […]
You can get a house for under $400,000 in Lincoln Park. Yes, it’s true. 1846 N. Bissell: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 950 square feet, no parking There are no pictures of the interior because, well, it’s probably nasty. Originally listed in March 2007 for $525,000 Currently listed for $375,000 Here is the description: BUILT IN […]
It’s not impossible to get a townhouse, with a parking space (or sometimes a garage) for under $400,000 in Lincoln Park. You just have to keep an open mind. Currently, there are three available (though one is under contract.) 917 N. Dickens #917: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1 Parking space (under contract) It is currently […]