Archive for the 'West Loop' Category

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 […]

Forget the Loft Condo, Buy the Loft House Instead: 330 N. Ashland in the West Loop

We’ve chattered often about authentic loft condos but never before have we chattered about a loft single family home like this one at 330 N. Ashland in the West Loop. Converted from a former industrial building, the building is now a 10,000 square foot single family home with exposed brick, beams and timber ceilings and […]

Premium For Living Near the Restaurants on Randolph Street? 114-120 N. Halsted in the West Loop

I’ve been getting a few inquiries about this new 9-unit building at 118 N. Halsted in the West Loop. Anyone who drives down Halsted can’t miss the building, as it’s the only new construction building between the restaurants of Randolph Street and the Dominick’s on Washington. There are several addresses associated with the building including 114 […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 215 N. Aberdeen in the West Loop

215  N. Aberdeen, the Blue Moon Lofts, is an authentic brick and timber 77-unit loft building in the West Loop. This 3-bedroom penthouse triplex unit is currently on the market. It has two outdoor spaces including a 500 square foot private rooftop deck with city views. It also has a separate master suite with its own […]