Archive for the 'West Town' Category

Contemporary Penthouse Still Available 1 Year Later and Reduced $72K: 919 N. Wolcott in West Town

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom modern penthouse at 919 N. Wolcott in the East Village neighborhood of West Town in May 2011. See our prior chatter here. Many of you thought it was (surprise!) overpriced for the neighborhood but loved the modern finishes. Some of you guessed it would sell closer to $600K-$625K. \ […]

When Is a Deal a Deal? A Bank Owned 2-Bedroom at 523 N. Racine in West Town

This 2-bedroom at 523 N. Racine in the Noble Square neighborhood of West Town recently came on the market as a bank owned property at $169,000. Prior to that, it was listed for several years as a short sale but never sold. There have been several other foreclosures and distress sales in the building. Unit #3, also a […]

Our Favorite 6000 Square Foot West Town Penthouse Returns: 1715 W. Ohio

Why didn’t anyone tell me that our favorite 6000 square foot West Town penthouse at 1715 W. Ohio had returned to the market? Back in 2009, we had several fun chatters about this penthouse as it was then listed at $2 million. See our November 2009 chatter here. (ah- the good ole days) Some of […]

The Elusive 3-Bedroom East Village Townhouse: 1101 N. Wolcott in West Town

There aren’t many townhouses in the East Village/Ukranian Village neighborhood of West Town. This 3-bedroom at 1101 N. Wolcott has been on and off the market since July 2010. Originally listed at $640,000, it has since been reduced to $525,000 and is now listed as a “short sale.” It is a southwest corner unit which means […]

A Welding Factory Turned Lofty Single Family Home in West Town: 2106 W. Superior

Do you like lofts but need the space of a single family home? This unique property at 2106 W. Superior in West Town is for you. (Sorry about the bad picture- as there was no way for me to really get the full flavor of it with the tall trees in front of the building.) […]

Looking for a Minimalist Authentic Loft? 407 N. Elizabeth in West Town

This 1-bedroom authentic loft at 407 N. Elizabeth in West Town came on the market in July 2011. At 1399 square feet, it has 12 foot timber ceilings, exposed brick and large industrial windows. The west facing loft has polished concrete floors and a lofted bedroom reached via a spiral staircase. The kitchen continues the […]

A 2-Bedroom West Town Cottage Listed Under $400,000: 1835 W. Ohio

This 2-bedroom cottage at 1835 W. Ohio in West Town is currently listed for $399,900. On the market since March 2011, it has been reduced $15,100. It has some unique features including interesting exposed brick walls and 16-foot vaulted ceilings on the main level. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and tile counter tops. There […]

Bank Owned 2-Bedroom Sells For $7K Above the 2001 Price: 930 N. Wood in the East Village

We last chattered about this bank owned 2-bedroom at 930 N. Wood in the East Village neighborhood of West Town in June 2011. See our prior chatter here. At that time, it had finally gone under contract after 5 months on the market and several price reductions. Some of you thought for the amenities (parking, […]

3-Bedroom East Village Single Family Home Reduces Further: 1040 N. Wolcott

We’ve chattered about this 3-bedroom single family home at 1040 N. Wolcott in the East Village neighborhood of West Town several times over the last year. See our December 2010 chatter here. Since it was first listed in April 2010, the house has been reduced $105,000. Back in December 2010, when it was listed at $719,900, […]

Who Says Foreclosures Sell Fast? It’s Been 5 Months for 930 N. Wood in the East Village

This Fannie Mae owned 2-bedroom at 930 N. Wood in the East Village neighborhood of West Town has been on the market as a foreclosure for 5 months. After being reduced $55,000 in that time- it finally went under contract this week. It is currently listed just $5900 above the 2001 purchase price. At just […]