Archive for the 'Southport' Category

Bank Owned 2-Bedroom in Southport: 1251 W. Roscoe

There were a lot of apartment to condo conversions in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview during the boom including this building at 1251 W. Roscoe. It was converted to condos in 2006. This 2-bedroom unit is now bank owned and is listed for $52,100 under its 2006 purchase price. There are Brazilian cherry floors throughout […]

Seeking a First Time Buyer in Southport: 3515 N. Lakewood

This 2-bedroom unit at 3515 N. Lakewood in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since August 2009. It has been reduced by $6075 in that time period. The vintage unit has oak floors throughout and a kitchen with white cabinets and white and black appliances. There is central air but no […]

A New Construction Mansion on a Corner Lot in Lakeview: 3804 N. Janssen

Most people who live in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview have driven or walked by this house at 3804 N. Janssen at one time or another. The 7300 square foot, 6 bedroom home is new construction built with a masonry and limestone exterior on a corner lot measuring 34×125. Originally listed in September 2009, it has since […]

The Million Dollar Southport Brownstone: 3847 N. Janssen

This 4-bedroom brownstone at 3847 N. Janssen in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since May 2009. It is now listed for $126,000 under the 2006 purchase price. Built in 1907, the house was renovated in 2005. The kitchen has a large island and upgraded stainless steel appliances alongside new cabinets. […]

Dreaming of Living in One and Renting Out the Other: 1314 W. Cornelia in Lakeview

This vintage brick 2-flat at 1314 W. Cornelia in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview is strategically located within walking distance of the Southport El stop as well as Southport’s shops and restaurants. Built in 1910, it also has a large and updated 3-bedroom owners unit which makes it possible to live in your dream unit and […]

Southport Townhouse Still Seeks Buyer 11 Months Later: 3401 N. Janssen

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom townhouse at 3401 N. Janssen in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview several times over the last 11 months. See our October 2009 chatter and pictures here. It is still available and has now been reduced to below the 2007 purchase price. The listing says it is now priced below a […]

Architect-Designed Southport Condo Sells for Under the 2003 Price: 3913 N. Ashland

We last chattered about this contemporary condo (which was also featured in the Chicago Tribune) at 3913 N. Ashland in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview in October 2009. See our October chatter here. It closed in December 2009 for $10,000 under the 2003 purchase price. If you recall, the 2-bedroom top floor unit was designed by […]

Bank Owned 2-Bedroom Under the 2000 Price in Southport: 1241 W. Grace

This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 1241 W. Grace in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview has been on the market since early November. It is bank owned. The property has been reduced by $20,000 and is now listed for $100 less than the 2000 purchase price. The unit recently went under contract. It has some vintage features […]

The Starter 1-Bedroom Southport Condo: 3458 N. Janssen

A lot of first time homebuyers who want to be in Lakeview look to the Southport Corridor and condos like this 1-bedroom at 3458 N. Janssen. It is in a courtyard building only a block from all the bars and restaurants on Southport and within minutes of the Southport El line stop. The unit has a den […]

8 Months Later, Southport Townhouse Cheaper by $65,000: 3401 N. Janssen

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom Southport townhouse at 3401 N. Janssen in May 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still on the market and the sellers are now “motivated.” It has also been reduced by over $54,000 since our last chatter and by $65,000 since it was originally listed in […]