Archive for the 'Wicker Park' Category

13 Months Later, 2-Bedroom at 2031 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park Closes

We chattered about this 2-bedroom at 2031 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park several times. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It finally closed in early January 2010, after 13 months on the market, for $47,000 under the 2005 purchase price. It had all the bells and whistles including 10 foot ceilings, deeded parking, central air […]

11 Months Later and Now Under Contract: 2031 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom unit at 2031 W. Evergreen in Wicker Park in June 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. Originally listed in December 2008, it is finally under contract after being reduced by nearly $50,000. It seemed to have it all including 1o-foot ceilings, stainless steel and granite in the […]

Live in a Vintage Single Family Home ON Wicker Park: 1933 W. Schiller

Forget about living in Wicker Park. What about across the street from it? This 3-bedroom brick single family home at 1933 W. Schiller was built in 1891 and is literally across the street from Wicker Park. Situated at the back of the long 162 foot lot, it has more of a front yard than anything […]

Wicker Park Single Family Home With Multiple Offers Closed Above the 2005 Price: 1322 N. Oakley

We chattered about this 4-bedroom house at 1322 N. Oakley with a rooftop deck in Wicker Park just a month ago. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It had multiple offers and went under contract within 6 days. It closed for $60,000 over the 2005 purchase price. The home, built in 1893, has central air and […]

Open Living Concept: 1313 N. Wood in Wicker Park

This 2-bedroom unit at 1313 N. Wood in Wicker Park has a vintage facade but the interior has been completely updated. With the wall for the second bedroom removed, the unit has an even larger open concept feel, such as you might find in a loft.  (The listing says the wall can be replaced.) The kitchen […]

Yes, There Are Still Multiple Offers on Properties: 1322 N. Oakley in Wicker Park

Multiple offers haven’t gone away, there are just fewer of them. This 4-bedroom brick house at 1322 N. Oakley in Wicker Park went under contract within 6 days with multiple offers. The house, built in 1893, appears to have all the bells and whistles including a two car garage and central air. It also has […]

Short Sale Alert: New Construction Modern Mansion in Wicker Park: 1549 N. Honore

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 […]

Bank Owned Wicker Park Single Family Home Under the 2000 Price: 1342 N. Leavitt

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 […]

Live in the Heart of Wicker Park: 2031 W. Evergreen

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 […]

The Original Condition Condo: 1427 N. Leavitt in Wicker Park

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 […]