Crib Chatter

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 […]

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 […]