We’ve chattered about heartbreak in the Heartbreak Lofts at 17 N. Loomis in the West Loop before. Some sellers continue to have difficulty making money in the building, despite the size of these lofts. This 2050-square foot unit is listed at only $9,000 more than it sold for in 2006. Here’s the listing: Rarely available penthouse duplex-up […]
This 8-unit building at 1016 W. Madison in the West Loop was converted into condominiums in 1998 but you won’t see any exposed brick here. However, you will still see 14-foot ceilings. A 1850-square foot unit is on the market. Here’s the listing: Designer Specified & Executed Home In Chic West Loop Boutique Bldg. Elegant […]
When you think of trendy Fulton Market area and the West Loop, you think of loft condos not single family homes. This 6-bedroom house at 1418 W. Fulton might make you re-think your impression of that neighborhood. Here’s the listing: One of a kind gallery chic home w/6 bedrooms and a 3 car garage. Located […]
We love cool lofts and what is better than one with a secret terrace? That’s what you’ll find in this huge 4-bedroom loft at 411 S. Sangamon in the West Loop. The 600 square foot terrace has a built in grill/sink/refrigerator and custom lighting. My question is: how do you protect the refrigerator etc. in the […]
The Metro, the nine story building at 1200 W. Monroe in the West Loop, was built in 2003 and is one of the more popular buildings in the area. Four units have already sold in 2008 with prices ranging from $265,000 to $420,000. There are currently eleven units on the market. One two bedroom unit is […]
There was plenty of new construction that closed during the boom years of 2005-2006. What happens to those who try to sell only a few years later? The Residences at 950 W. Monroe in the West Loop is a good example. This was the developer’s rendering of the building in 2005 (from the marketing materials). The midrise “soft-loft” […]
The first rentals in The Emerald, 123 S. Green, in the West Loop near Greektown are now appearing in earnest as the first building is nearing completion. Several rentals have popped up on the MLS and several more are on Craigslist. These are pictures from the interiors of a one bedroom and a one bedroom with den. […]
Kinzie Park Station is a gated community of townhouses and a highrise just west of the Chicago River. When it was developed in 2000, it was in no-man’s land. Today, that’s not so true. And the views from the south facing units are pretty spectacular. One of the bonuses of the building, at 501 N. Clinton, is that due to […]