Crib Chatter

We’ve chattered about this unique 3-bedroom unit in a former storefront at 1530 N. Paulina in Wicker Park several times since it first came on the market in July 2008. See our original July 2008 chatter and pictures here. This was the duplex down with the secret staircase in the floor (seen in the 2008 pictures.) It has […]

Many homebuyers in both Ukranian Village and Wicker Park cite proximity to the restaurants and retail scene on Division as a reason to buy in the neighborhood. This 2-bedroom at 1714 W. Division recently came back on the market after being on and off the market since June 2008. The listing says it is a […]

This 3-bedroom single family home at 2012 W. Crystal in Wicker Park just came on the market for $274,900. Yes, it is bank owned. Built in 1878 on a 25×125 lot, the 2-story house has a 2-car garage. 2 of the 3 bedrooms are on the second level and the third is in the basement. It does […]

We’ve chattered about 3-bedroom duplex up units in Lincoln Park and Lakeview before but this one at 1632 W. Blackhawk is in Wicker Park. The listing says the unit was renovated in 2003. The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The bathrooms have granite and marble. All 3 bedrooms are on the […]

This 4-bedroom house at 1234 N. Marion Court in Wicker Park has been on and off the market for 5 years. It has now been reduced about $375,000. There are no interior pictures of the home. The listing urges a buyer to “rehab this gem into your custom home for substantially less than the price of […]

This 2006-construction 2-bedroom penthouse at 2144 W. Schiller in Wicker Park has plenty of outdoor space. In addition to a private rooftop deck, the unit also sports 2 balconies, including one off the master bedroom. It has all the bells and whistles of newer construction including stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and stone work […]

This 4-bedroom vintage greystone at 1330 N. Bell in west Wicker Park has been completely gut renovated. Built in 1908, the house is on a standard Chicago lot of 25×125. Three of the 4 bedrooms are on the second level and one is in the basement. The kitchen sports maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The […]

This 2-bedroom unit at 2029 W. Pierce is just a half block away from Wicker Park and equally as close to the Damen blue line stop and all of the shops/restaurants of the neighborhood. Is there any better location in all of Wicker Park? The vintage unit has a wood burning fireplace. The listing says […]

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom unit in this vintage building at 1530 N. Paulina in Wicker Park two years ago, in July 2008. See our previous chatter and pictures here. The duplex has more space than most single family homes in the neighborhood at 2600 square feet. The unit has 12 foot ceilings and a […]

If you’re interested in this 2-bedroom single family home at 1738 W. LeMoyne in “true” Wicker Park, you may be out of luck as your “highest and best” offer was due, yesterday, on July 27 by 5pm. It just came on the market 4 days ago and is bank owned. The house was built in 1888 […]