Archive for the 'West Loop' Category

We Love Terraces: 936 W. Madison in the West Loop

Large private terraces are big selling points for many condo units and this one attached to a top floor 2-bedroom unit at 936 W. Madison in the heart of the West Loop fits the bill. There’s no one above you (so no cigarette butts or errant cheeseburgers raining down on your head) and it looks like […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Brick and Timber at 1500 W. Monroe in the West Loop

This 3-bedroom authentic loft at the Park 1500 Lofts at 1500 W. Monroe in the West Loop just went under contract. It has been reduced $50,000 since January. It’s rare to see 3-bedroom lofts in this price range. The listing says the loft has 14-foot high timber ceilings. And the bedrooms appear “authentic”- with no […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: $250K Reduction on Duplex at 11 N. Green in the West Loop

We last chattered about this big brick and timber 3-bedroom duplex loft at 11 N. Green in the West Loop in July 2008. It’s got 17-foot high ceilings, huge windows and the spiral staircase. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It is still on the market and has now been reduced by $250,000. Why […]

Vintage Rowhouse With Good Bones: 25 S. Oakley in the West Loop

This vintage 3-bedroom rowhouse at 25 S. Oakley in the West Loop near the United Center has great bones. It has high ceilings, great windows, crown moldings and 2 wood burning fireplaces. The listing says its been renovated but it appears to lack central air. But its sales history also seems to tell the tale of Chicago’s housing […]

Fulton Market Modern Masterpiece Reduces $100k: 1418 W. Fulton

We last chattered about this rare single family home at 1418 W. Fulton in the Fulton Market District in the West Loop in October 2008. Since October, it has been reduced $100,000. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Many of you thought it would be hard to sell a single family home in that […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 1019 W. Jackson in the West Loop

The Singer Lofts at 1019 W. Jackson was in that group of West Loop loft buildings converted in the 1990s so some of the authentic features were maintained. This duplex penthouse unit has 17-foot ceilings and two private decks. Ken Jungwirth at Rubloff has the listing. See more pictures, the virtual tour and the floorplan […]

Heartbreak Lofts Continues to Live Up to Its Name: 17 N. Loomis

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 […]

Not Everything is a Loft in the West Loop: 1016 W. Madison

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 […]

A Single Family Home in Fulton Market: 1418 W. Fulton

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 Secret Terraces: 411 S. Sangamon in the West Loop

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 […]