Archive for the 'Streeterville' Category

A Streeterville Studio With Lake Views: 900 N. Lake Shore Drive

Direct views of the lake, even in Streeterville, are cheaper than you may think. This 500-square foot studio recently came on the market in 900 N. Lake Shore Drive, one of Mies Van Der Rohe’s classic 1955 modern high-rises along the lake in Streeterville. The listing says it has the original kitchen cabinets, gray countertop and […]

Under Contract in 1 Day in 2005- What About 2009? 540 N. Lake Shore Drive

A studio just came on the market in the brick and timber loft building at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. The listing states that it sold in 1 day back in 2005. It also states that it is “super rare” and “priced to sell.” The unit is on the top floor, has 12 foot […]

It All Depends on When You Bought: 600 N. Fairbanks in Streeterville

There has been a lot of recent chatter about 600 N. Fairbanks. The Helmut Jahn designed building in Streeterville continues to see active traffic with some flippers able to sell for a profit since the building first started closings in November 2007. See our chatter on a prior post and info about recent sales in the comments here. But making […]

The $600,000 1-Bedroom in Streeterville: 240 E. Illinois

Before you start hyperventilating at the prospect of a $600,000 1-bedroom in Streeterville, please keep in mind that there are actual comps behind the listing of this large 1-bedroom unit in 240 E. Illinois, the Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza. Unit #2810 is, according to the listing, an east facing unit. It also has “upgraded” kitchen and […]

Update on Two Units in 530 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville

We chattered about these two units at 530 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville last February. Both sold. Unit #1801, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit at 2772 square feet sold for $260,000 under its original asking price. See the pictures here. Here’s the history: Unit #1801: 3 bedroom, 3 baths,  2772 square feet, two terraces […]

Flipper Alert: One Year Holding Period Expires in 600 N. Lake Shore Drive

We’ve chattered about how Belgravia Group’s twin towers at 600 N. Lake Shore Drive were not inundated with flippers last year apparently because of the 1-year lock-up in the sales contract. Here are the building stats (out of 155 units): 19 for sale 11 for rent Some may be both for sale AND for rent. […]

Much Cheaper Than New Construction: 400 E. Ohio in Streeterville

A lot of buyers just want new- but what if you could get more space for less money in the same neighborhood for buying in a building that has been around awhile? 400 E. Ohio in Streeterville is a 181-unit high rise built in 1982. This 3-bedroom duplex, Unit #4804, is on the market for a much lower […]

Flipper Alert: Still Trying to Flip at 240 E. Illinois in Streeterville

Some flippers are still out in force at the Fairbanks at Cityfront Plaza at 240 E. Illinois in Streeterville. The building stats haven’t changed much since we last chattered about it in May 2008. Current building stats (out of 281 units): 20 units for sale 7 units for rent Some units may be both for sale […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Huge 1-Bedroom at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive

We’ve chattered before about the lofts at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, one of the few authentic loft buildings in Streeterville and the only loft building right on North Lake Shore Drive. Given the sales prices of 875 square foot 1-bedrooms in some nearby new construction high rises, is this 1470 square foot 1-bedroom a […]

Another Trolley Tour: Visit Developments on the Near North Side

  We’ve chattered about these Sunday trolley tours offered by Rebecca Thomson before and some of you have gone on the tours. From the website: “We carefully guide individuals looking to purchase a new home, investors in the selection of appropriate properties, and owners looking to sell an existing condominium residence. Our customers are those […]