Archive for the 'South Loop' Category

Buy in a Daniel Burnham Building for Under $300,000: 801 S. Wells in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom loft in the Paper Place Lofts at 801 S. Wells in the South Loop came on the market in July 2015. The Paper Place Lofts were designed by Daniel Burnham in 1915. The building was originally a general office building and supported the businesses using the Central State train depot. It’s now 108 […]

Is One Museum Park a Luxury Address? A 3-Bedroom at 1211 S. Prairie in the South Loop

This 3-bedroom in One Museum Park at 1211 S. Prairie in the South Loop came on the market in June 2015. It is the preferred Northeast corner with views of Grant Park and the Chicago skyline as well as the lake the museum campus. At 2920 square feet, it is a true home in the […]

A Rare South Loop Single Family Home is On the Market: 1417 S. Federal

This 4-bedroom single family home at 1417 S. Federal in Dearborn Park II in the South Loop came on the market in April 2015. This house is rare as there aren’t many single family homes in the South Loop. This one was built in 1993 by Booth Hansen on a 36×105 lot. It has a private […]

Re-Selling 2 Months Later in the South Loop: A 1-Bedroom Loft at 1727 S. Indiana

This 1-bedroom loft in the Prairie District Lofts at 1727 S. Indiana in the South Loop came on the market in August 2015. This is a brick and timber loft with other authentic features including a large metal door along one wall. The bedroom, however, has no windows or a door but is separated by a […]

Like Investing in Distressed Properties? A Loft at 2000 S. Michigan in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Locomobile Lofts at 2000 S. Michigan in the Motor Row neighborhood of the South Loop came on the market in August 2015. A lis pendens foreclosure was filed against it in October 2014. The listing includes information on how to apply for a renovation loan. It is a northeast corner loft […]

A Secret South Loop Oasis: A 1-Bedroom Townhouse at 1242 S. Federal

This 1-bedroom 3-story townhouse in Dearborn Park II at 1242 S. Federal in the South Loop just came on the market (the picture above is actually of another corner unit- and NOT the property.) This Dearborn Park II complex was built in 1993 and has 50 red brick townhouses. Because of its age, the trees […]

Is a Chicago River Covered Boat Slip a Smart Investment? 800 S. Wells in the South Loop

This 26 foot covered boat slip in River City Marina at 800 S. Wells in the South Loop came on the market in June 2015. According to the listing, this is a rare opportunity to get a covered slip. River City Marina is bubbled to prevent freezing meaning you can keep your boat there year […]

Rocking the 1980s in the South Loop: A 2-Bedroom at 866 S. Park Terrace

This 2-bedroom duplex at 866 S. Park Terrace in the South Loop came on the market in July 2015. This complex was built in 1980 and has 144 units with parking. This unit has a private brick patio which faces west. There are hardwood floors on the first floor and carpet in the second floor […]

City Views from the South Side: A 1-Bedroom at 1717 S. Prairie in the South Loop

This 1-bedroom at 1717 S. Prairie in the South Loop recently came on the market. It is a large 1-bedroom with 1052 square feet and a 10×10 den. The unit also has the preferred 1.5 baths instead of just 1 bath. The kitchen has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and maple cabinets. It is […]

A 2000 Sq Ft Terrace in the Heart of the South Loop: A 2-Bedroom Loft at 1503 S. State

This 2-bedroom loft in the 15th Street Lofts at 1503 S. State just came on the market. This brick building was built in 1890 and was the former warehouse for State Street’s Boston Store. It was converted into 78  loft condos in 2006. Two-thirds of the building is timber and the other third is concrete. It has […]