Archive for the 'River North' Category

Buying, Rehabbing and Selling Within 3 Months in River North: 405 N. Wabash

This 2-bedroom penthouse unit in 405 N. Wabash just came on the market. If it looks familiar it’s because just sold 3 months ago, in September 2014. The new listing says that the “interior appointments” have been  “all refinished”. The unit now has ebony stained floors and new Bosch appliances in the kitchen. The listing […]

6 Years After Lis Pendens, A 2/2 River North Condo is Listed: 10 E. Ontario

This 2-bedroom in Ontario Place at 10 E. Ontario in River North came on the market in September 2014. It is a northeast corner unit with 1390 square feet. It looks to have many of the original finishes and is being sold “as-is.” It has carpet throughout and the kitchen has white cabinets and appliances. […]

Looking for a Penthouse Pied-A-Terre in River North? A 1-Bedroom at 340 W. Superior

This top floor 1-bedroom at 340 W. Superior in River North just came on the market. At 1016 square feet, it is a “true” penthouse with a 31×12 private terrace that looks west with “sunset and city views.” The apartment was “conceived by renowned designer William Eubanks” and has 10 foot ceilings with crown molding. The […]

Will the Reduction in FHA Loan Limits Impact Condo Sales? 645 N. Kingsbury in River North

This 2-bedroom in Admirals Pointe at 645 N. Kingsbury in River North came on the market at the end of November 2013. It was bank owned in 2013 and has been renovated. The unit, with south, west and city views, has new dark hardwood floors and ceiling fans. It also has a new kitchen with […]

River North is Back to 2006 Prices: A 3-Bedroom in 600 N. Kingsbury

This 3-bedroom duplex up at 600 N. Kingsbury in River North just came on the market. The listing calls it a “penthouse” because it’s on the top floor of that lower part of the building in the picture. The unit overlooks the park and has river views. There is an office/den on the second level which […]

You’ll Pay Over $600,000 For a Luxury River North 2/2 Loft: 154 W. Hubbard

This 2-bedroom loft at 154 W. Hubbard in River North just came on the market. Some of you may remember this 18-unit loft building because it was converted by Studio Dwell to lofts just before the bust hit in 2007. While the building sold out quickly, after the financial crisis the re-sellers had more difficulties. […]

Yes- You Can Live in a 3-Bedroom Townhouse in River North: 419 W. Grand

River North isn’t all high rises. This 3-bedroom townhouse at 419 W. Grand just came on the market. The listing says there have been some renovations including new windows and new marble baths. The kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. Two of the bedrooms are on the second floor with the […]

We Love Brick and Timber 1-Bedroom Lofts in River North: 420 W. Grand

This 1-bedroom loft in 420 W. Grand in River North just came on the market. With all the high rise development, many people forget that much of River North was just a bunch of run-down warehouses until about 20 years ago. This 1200 square foot south facing loft has the features that loft lovers look for including […]

You’ll Never Have to Shovel Snow Again: A 3-Bedroom at 500 W. Superior in River North

This 3-bedroom at 500 W. Superior in River North came on the market in May 2013. We’ve been chattering about “family” sized condo units and whether or not you could have single family home amenities in a downtown high rise. This unit fits many of the unicorn criteria. The north facing unit has 3056 square […]

Should You Rent or Should You Own? A 2-Bedroom at 118 E. Erie in River North

This 2-bedroom rental in the new Ritz-Carlton high rise at 118 E. Erie in River North came on the market in June 2013. The listing also says it’s the only rental currently available. On the 24th floor, it is a split 2-bedroom with 1505 square feet. It has luxury finishes throughout including stone bathrooms and a […]