This 4-bedroom new construction modern single family home at 1549 N. Honore in Wicker Park has been on the market since May. It is now in short sale and has been reduced by $699,000. According to the pictures and the listing, the home is not completed. The listing says three appraisals have said it would […]
This bank owned 5 bedroom single family home at 1342 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park is currently listed more than 40% under its last sale in 2004. And it’s also listed $211,600 under the 2000 purchase price. From the pictures, it looks as though the kitchen and bathrooms are intact although the listing does say the house is […]
This 2-bedroom at 2031 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park has the distinction of being located in the “heart” of the Wicker Park/Bucktown scene. Located between the restaurants/scene of Bucktown and that of Division Street, it has all the usual features: ten foot ceilings, granite kitchen countertops, marble baths, central air and washer/dryer in the unit. It also […]
If you yearn to remodel the kitchen and baths exactly to your specification, then this 3-bedroom vintage unit at 1427 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park might be for you. No cherry cabinets, granite kitchen counter tops or marble bathroom floors found here. The listing admits that the kitchen and baths need to be re-done but that it’s […]
Have you dreamed of living a truly urban life by living above the local restaurant in the middle of nightlife, coffee shops and stores? This 2-bedroom brick loft at 1529 N. Milwaukee in Wicker Park is just that. This loft has 10 foot high ceilings, a slate master bathroom, and a nice private deck off the back of the unit. Aaron […]
Some vintage conversions manage to keep their charm like this 3-unit building at 2013 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park. This 2-bedroom unit has a wood burning fireplace, crown molding, 11-foot high ceilings and a formal dining room. It also has central air and parking. Karl Whittenbarger at @Properties has the listing. See more pictures here. You can also see […]
Looking for a foreclosure deal? This 5-bedroom new construction mansion at 1220 N. Damen in Wicker Park just came on the market. It is already bank-owned. The listing says it has been reduced by $1 million from its original asking price. Don’t be fooled by these beautiful pictures. A tipster tells me that the agent’s notes […]
Remember this 3-bedroom 2600 square foot Wicker Park unit at 1530 N. Paulina with the “secret” staircase to the duplex down? We chattered about it in July 2008. See the pictures here. It was reduced $15,000 before the listing was cancelled in September 2008. Will it be back to test the market again in 2009? Here’s its history: […]
What’s the market like in areas like West Wicker Park- close to the Division Street shopping/restaurant district but not near the Damen Blue Line stop? This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2316 W. Cortez was recently listed. Here’s the listing: Stunning combination of vintage features and upgraded kitchen baths in this top floor unit. The best of both worlds. […]
The basic greystone never goes out of style and Chicago is blessed to have many of them. This greystone at 2152 W. Caton in Wicker Park was built in 1891 and, the listing says, recently rehabbed. Here’s the listing: EXQUISITE REHAB BY RENOWNED ARCHITECT OF 1891 NATIONAL LANDMARK HOME IN HISTORIC WICKER PK! ORIG GREYSTONE […]