Archive for the 'West Town' Category

Buy a House and Get a Rental Unit Thrown In: 2212 W. Augusta in Ukranian Village

We haven’t chattered as much about multi-family properties but I know it’s a goal for many to live in one unit and rent out the others to cover the mortgage. What about a single family home with a 1-bedroom coach house out back? Such is the case with this 2-unit property at 2212 W. Augusta Blvd. […]

Foreclosure Alert: 40% Under the 2006 Price: 1412 W. Division

This 2-bedroom unit at 1412 W. Division in West Town might be a little too close to the Kennedy Expressway for some people’s tastes, but it’s now bank-owned and on the market for about 40% less than it sold for in 2006. See the exterior picture and the listing here (unfortunately- no interior pictures available). Has anyone […]

We Love Modern: 2223 W. Race in Ukranian Village

I’ve been getting some requests to chatter about these 2 modern single family homes at 2223 W. Race and 2225 W. Race in the Ukranian Village/West Town by Studio Dwell Architects. YoChicago also recently did a post on all of Studio Dwell’s current buildings. Both homes are still available, although 2225 W. Race was recently pulled off […]

We Like Modern: 925 N. Wolcott in West Town

As much as we like good old-fashioned vintage, there’s something neat about the sleek look of a modern design. This 3-bedroom duplex at 925 N. Wolcott in West Town has the crisp modern look. Here’s the listing: Modern 3BD/2BA 32’ wide duplex in 9-unit bldg by Studio Dwell & Ranquist Development. High-end finishes such as […]

$149k Reduction in West Town: 2028 W. Walton

This 4-bedroom vintage home at 2028 W. Walton in West Town is one of those that was in the Coldwell Banker 10-Day sale. It has been reduced $149k over the past 6 months. It’s sales history is also illustrative of what has happened to home prices in the West Town neighborhood in the last 15 years. […]

Million Dollar Homes Everywhere: 2435 W. Erie

We’ve chattered about how there seems to be million dollar homes in every corner of the city. It has become almost commonplace. Take this new construction home at 2435 W. Erie in West Town near Smith Park. It’s been on the market a little over 2 months and has had one price reduction. How long […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: 1147 W. Ohio in West Town

How big do you like your loft? How about 3200 square feet? Then this 2-bedroom loft at 1147 W. Ohio in West Town is for you. Here’s the listing: FANTASTIC LIVE-WORK OPPORTUNITY IN THE CITY! THIS SUN FILLED OPEN TIMBER LOFT W/ APPROX 3,200 SQ FT OF LUXURY. FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL SHADES, DROP DOWN MOVIE […]

Following Prices on the Way Down: 1516 W. Grand in West Town

Sometimes market times surprise even me. Take this two bedroom unit at 1516 W. Grand in West Town. It has been on the market nearly a year and a half. The seller has slowly been reducing the price every few months. Here’s the listing: 34K PRICE REDUCTION FROM ORIG LISTING!THIS IS A STEAL & PRICED […]

Want a Single Family Home in West Town? 1017 N. Marshfield

It used to be that you could find nicer, solid homes in West Town (aka Ukranian Village, Wicker Park, River West) for a fairly decent price. But price appreciation has hit everywhere. 1017 N. Marshfield is an 1899 brick home in West Town. It’s only a few blocks south of the Division Street shops and […]

Ghosts and Goblins For Real Or Just Trying to Get Attention?

Given that we just celebrated Halloween, Coldwell Banker realtor Joe Nudo seems to have a sense of humor about a property in West Town.  Or maybe he’s trying to send a message about the actual property itself?  The following are pictures from the listing: Below are pictures of the actual home.  Spot any resemblence? 1025 […]