Crib Chatter

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1926 W. Potomac in Wicker Park came on the market a year ago- in July 2010. It has been reduced $20,000 in that time. It is now listed $100,100 under the 2006 purchase price. Built in 1990, the house has 2564 square feet on a 24×132 lot. All 3 bedrooms […]

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom townhouse at 1756 W. Pierce in Wicker Park in April 2011. See our April chatter here. At that time, the townhouse had been on the market for 17 months. A price reduction under $340,000 seemed to do the trick as the property was apparently “swarmed” with people and it sold […]

We’ve often chattered about churches being converted into condo units such as this 3-bedroom on the market at 1547 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park. This one has loft-like features including exposed brick. On the “high first floor” it has hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has maple cabinets, granite counter tops and upscale stainless steel appliances by SubZero […]

For all of you who think you know what properties should sell for, now is your chance to cash in on your expertise. This 3-bedroom single family house at 1509 N. Paulina in Wicker Park just came on the market. The listing agent, Evan Kane at Endeavor Realty, is sponsoring a contest, and knowing how […]

By popular request for Roma, this 2-bedroom at 1945 W. Schiller in Wicker Park recently came on the market. Roma thought these were always apartments. Now’s your chance Roma! Located directly on the park, the vintage unit has 12 foot ceilings and crown molding. There is a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances and the contemporary […]

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1756 W. Pierce in Wicker Park has been on the market since November 2009. In that time, it has been reduced $108,000. It is now listed not only under the 2005 purchase price, but it appears under the 1999 purchase price as well. The townhouse, part of a 2-unit association (it […]

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1519 N. Wicker Park in a prime location on Wicker Park just came on the market. It is a short sale. The listing simply says the property “needs updating.” All 3 bedrooms are on the second floor and the house has central air. Built on a standard 25×125 lot, […]

This 3-bedroom vintage single family home at 1566 N. Hoyne in Wicker Park recently came on the market. While the exterior of the home was built in 1891, the interior was a complete gut rehab in 2005. The living room/dining room now has 18 foot cathedral ceilings and skylights. The kitchen is open to the […]

This 2-bedroom unit at 2017 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park recently came on the market. (sorry for the bad picture! It was taken last year- and I forgot how bad it was.) Located on the top floor of an 1880s vintage building, it has many vintage features from that era including 14 foot ceilings, inlaid […]

This contemporary new construction building at 1919 W. Crystal in Wicker Park was designed by Studio Dwell. Studio Dwell are architects who are a favorite in Chicago among those seeking contemporary design. Sales commenced in the 9-unit building in 2007. Several units sold in 2009 and the last sale was apparently in October 2010. 6 out of […]