Archive for the 'Neighborhoods/Suburbs' Category

Get a Vintage 2-Bedroom for Under $300,000 in Lakeview: 823 W. Oakdale

This 2-bedroom in 823 W. Oakdale in Lakeview came on the market in September 2020. Built in 1929, it has 10 units but no parking. It’s located in the landmarked Oakdale Avenue District with its famous terra cotta wall and buildings. This unit has many of its vintage features including trim, crown molding and restored […]

HGTV’s Windy City Rehab’s 4-Bedroom Duplex Condo at 200 E. Delaware in Streeterville

This 4-bedroom duplex up at 200 E. Delaware in Streeterville came on the market in October 2019. 200 E. Delaware was built in 1974 and has 189 units. It’s a full amenity building with an outdoor pool, exercise room, and doorman. It also has an attached valet rental garage. Those of you who watch HGTV’s […]

House on the Roof Returns 3 Years Later: 714 S. Dearborn in Printers Row

This 3-bedroom penthouse in the Rowe Building at 714 S. Dearborn in Printers Row came on the market in September 2020. The Rowe Building was built in 1891 and has 9 units. It’s a live/work building with no parking. I still don’t have a good picture of this building in my collection but it’s the […]

A 3-Bedroom Vintage Condo With Modern Features: 1130 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park

This 3-bedroom greystone condo at 1130 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park came on the market in October 2020. Built in 1920, this greystone has 8 units and garage parking. This unit is a south facing front unit with views over Armitage from a private balcony. It has some vintage features including millwork, crown moldings and […]

Get a Southport Corridor 2/2 With Garage Parking for $549,000: 3306 N. Clifton

This 2-bedroom at 3306 N. Clifton in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in August 2020. Built in 1998, this 6-unit building has garage parking. This unit has hardwoods throughout. The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter tops, a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. The kitchen is open […]

Still Looking for that Pool? A Greystone in Logan Square at 2732 N. Francisco

This 4-bedroom greystone at 2732 N. Francisco in Logan Square came on the market in July 2020. Built in 1902, it is on a larger than standard Chicago lot measuring 33×125. It has a 2.5 car heated garage. While this house is vintage, it has many modern features. The kitchen has dark wood cabinets and […]

The Ultimate Bungalow Returns: A 4-Bedroom at 5501 W. Cullom in Portage Park

This 4-bedroom brick bungalow at 5501 W. Cullom in Portage Park came on the market in September 2020. If it looks familiar, that’s because we chattered about it in 2009 where we called it the “ultimate bungalow” given its amazing interior features. You can see our 2009 chatter here with interior pictures. Built in 1926, […]

Get a 4-Bedroom in the Hancock for Under $650,000: 175 E. Delaware in Streeterville

This 4-bedroom in the John Hancock at 175 E. Delaware in Streeterville came on the market in April 2020. Built in 1969, the John Hancock currently has no real “name”, as John Hancock withdrew it, but I’m going to continue to call it the Hancock until someone else pays for the naming rights. It’s one […]

A 6-Bedroom Original Lakeview Farmhouse on an Oversized Lot: 633 W. Melrose

This 6-bedroom farmhouse at 633 W. Melrose in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2020. Built in 1876, the listing says it’s one of Lakeview’s original farmhouses. It’s on an oversized 35 x 157 lot and has a rare 3-car garage. The house has 3 fireplaces, built-ins in the living room and detailed […]

Looking for a Big Private Patio in the Gold Coast? A 2-Bedroom at 72 W. Schiller

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 72 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast came on the market in September 2020. The picture above is not the exact listed unit but is one of the complex. Built in 1968, this complex has 20 townhouses with private patios. It is fenced in and has gated entries with  landscaped interior […]