Archive for the 'Ravenswood' Category

This Top Floor 2-Bedroom Has a Rare 4 Exposures: 5006 N. Winchester in Ravenswood

This 2-bedroom unit at 5006 N. Winchester in Ravenswood seems to have it all for a condo unit. Located on the top floor, it has 4 exposures, which is rare for a condo. The unit also has central air, in-unit washer/dryer and deeded parking. The kitchen is actually an eat-in with room for a small table. […]

“How Low Will It Go?” 2-Bedroom Short Sale Reduces Again: 1627 W. Ainslie in Ravenswood

One of you recently asked “how low will it go?” about this 2-bedroom newer conversion unit at 1627 W. Ainslie in Ravenswood. We have chattered about it a couple of times but it was recently reduced another $10,000. See our August 2010 chatter and pictures here. The unit is now listed $91,000 under the 2007 […]

Live in a Grand Victorian Complete With Wrap-Around Porch: 4605 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood

Some of you have already chattered about The Abbott Estate, the 6000 square foot Victorian at 4605 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood. On the market since August 2009, it is now listed for $151,000 under the 2006 purchase price. Built in 1891 for the founder of Abbott Labs, it is on an oversized 92×165 corner lot […]

Ravenswood 2-Bedroom Short Sale Reduced $30K: 1625 W. Ainslie

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom at 1625 W. Ainslie in Ravenswood in May 2010. See our prior chatter and pictures here. This building was converted into condos in 2007 and has all the bells and whistles of new construction including stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops in the kitchen. This unit also has […]

2007 2-Bedroom Conversion in Short Sale in Ravenswood: 1625 W. Ainslie

This 2-bedroom converted vintage condo at 1625 W. Ainslie in Ravenswood recently came on the market as a short sale. At 1090 square feet, it has two balconies, including one off the living room and one off the bedroom. It also has all the bells and whistles buyers would be looking for, including central air […]

Ravenswood Manor Georgian 2-Flat Closes: 4735 N. Whipple

As Eric pointed out yesterday, this vintage 2-flat at 4735 N. Whipple in Ravenswood Manor recently closed. We last chattered about it in December 2009. See our prior chatter here. The top unit was 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and the first floor unit was 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. There was a 2 car garage. Each […]

Ravenswood Manor Single Family Home Near the River Sells: 2717 W. Windsor

We chattered about this 3-bedroom stucco home at 2717 W. Windsor in Ravenswood Manor in September 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The house was built in 1900 and had a professionally landscaped yard along with a 2-car garage. It had hardwood floors throughout and beamed ceilings. The large attic was “awaiting the […]

Ravenswood Single Family Home With Contemporary Interior Sells: 4337 N. Paulina

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home on an oversized lot at 4337 N. Paulina in Ravenswood several times. See our November 2009 chatter and pictures here. It has now sold for $125,000 under the August 2005 purchase price. The house had an open concept contemporary interior with skylights. It also had a lovely […]

Cheaper Than a Single Family Home: 4735 N. Whipple in Ravenswood Manor

This Georgian 2-flat at 4735 N. Whipple in Ravenswood Manor was built in 1916. The top unit is 3 bedrooms/1 bath and the first floor unit is 2 bedrooms/1 bath. They also have dining rooms and updated sun rooms. The property has many of its vintage features intact including the wood work. The units also […]

Ravenswood Historic District Single Family Home Under Contract: 4337 N. Paulina

We chattered about this traditional looking 4-bedroom home with a contemporary interior at 4337 N. Paulina in the Ravenswood Historic District several times. See our August 2009 chatter and pictures here. It has now gone under contract 18 months after it was first listed. If you remember, the house was on an oversize 33×165 lot. It […]