Archive for the 'West Loop' Category

One Year Later and Now Reduced $86K: Duplex Loft at 1019 W. Jackson in the West Loop

We first chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex loft in The Singer Lofts at 1019 W. Jackson in the West Loop exactly one year ago. See our January 2009 chatter and pictures here. The listing now says it is a short sale. The loft has a wide open living/dining/kitchen space with 17 foot high ceilings. The master suite […]

4 Months Later and This Foreclosure Is Still Available: 933 W. Van Buren in the West Loop

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom penthouse foreclosure at 933 W. Van Buren in the West Loop in August 2009. See our prior chatter here. At that time, many of you thought it would sell quickly at its list price, which was about $200,000 under the 2003 purchase price. It’s 4 months later and the […]

Checking in On the West Loop 1-Bedroom Condo Scene: 123 S. Green

This 1-bedroom condo at 123 S. Green is in the recently constructed 2-building complex called The Emerald. The Emerald’s construction brought a Starbucks to Halsted and the buildings were meant to capitalize on the growing interest in living in Greektown. The listing for this unit says it is “upgraded” with a gourmet chef’s dream kitchen […]

Bank Owned 3-Bedroom With City Views: 737 W. Washington in the West Loop

We’ve chattered about Skybridge, at 737 W. Washington, the award winning high rise right on the Kennedy Expressway in the West Loop several times before. A 3-bedroom bank owned unit is on the market on the 17th floor that has western and southern “city views”. For those of you who think the downtown is the […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Big Space and Timber Ceilings at 14 N. Peoria in the West Loop

There’s nothing like an updated authentic loft such as this spacious 2-bedroom at 14 N. Peoria, the Hale Lofts, in the West Loop. At 1896 square feet, you won’t be wanting for space.  The loft has timber ceilings and hardwood floors. There’s no standard cherry cabinet kitchen here. The kitchen has unique laquered Kewaunee stainless steel cabinetry. Randi […]

Live Across From Chicago’s Only French Market: 165 N. Canal in the West Loop

The only authentic French Market in Chicago is expected to open on December 3 in the Metra Market, the newly renovated portion of the Ogilvie Transportation Building in the West Loop. Randolph Place at 165 N. Canal, a big industrial building which was converted into condos in 1998, is right across the street. What could be more convenient? […]

Why Rent When You Can Buy an Authentic Loft: 226 N. Clinton on the Near West Side

This 1-bedroom loft at The Clinton Street Lofts at 226 N. Clinton on the Near West Side (or is that the Fulton Market neighborhood?) has been reduced by nearly $40,000 since July 2009. It has 15 foot timber ceilings, exposed brick, and diagonal hardwood floors. It also has central air, a washer/dryer in the unit and […]

Spacious West Loop Townhouse for a Condo Price: 1137 W. Monroe

We last chattered about this 4-level three bedroom townhouse at 1137 W. Monroe in the West Loop in June 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It has been reduced by about $100,000 since it was originally listed in April 2009. At under $550,000, this townhouse is now similarly priced to many larger condos in the […]

The Perfect House for the Fireplace Lover: 1535 W. Jackson in the West Loop

When this 4-bedroom home at 1535 W. Jackson in the West Loop was built in 1893, it made sense that it would include 5 fireplaces in order to keep the occupants warm in the cold Chicago winters. Now, the house also has a professional grade kitchen with radiant heated floors. It also has central air. […]

Live IN the Elevator Shaft: 14 N. Peoria in the West Loop

Want unique? This tri-level brick loft unit on the market at the Hale Lofts at 14 N. Peoria in the West Loop is in the building’s old elevator shaft. It’s the only unit on the 8th floor of the building. Here are the dimensions for the rooms: Living room: 14×14 (first floor) Kitchen: 11×10 (second […]