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This 2-bedroom duplex penthouse in The Churchill at 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast recently came on the market.

This unit has many of the vintage features you would expect in this building including French doors, built-ins and crown molding.

This unit is unique in that it has 2 walls of windows as well as a big skylight in the living room.

The kitchen has dark cabinets and granite counter tops along with a Subzero refrigerator and a 6-burner Wolf Range.

It has a separate dining room along with a bedroom off the kitchen that looks to have a murphy bed but no third wall.

Both full bathrooms and the half bath are on the main floor.

Spiral stairs take you to a lofted area on the second level along with a 1000 square foot private terrace that is landscaped with wood decking and trees.

The unit has space pak cooling and in-unit washer/dryer. There’s no parking with the Churchill but it is available to lease nearby.

The listing says: “be the envy of your friends.”

This unit has sold two other times in the last 6 years and has come on the market for $374,999 more than the 2014 sales price.

Will it get the premium?

Vikki Kokuzian at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures and the floor plan here.

Unit #9BF: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2000 square feet

• Sold in October 2001 for $675,000
• Sold in March 2007 for $825,000
• Sold in July 2012 for $800,000
• Sold in June 2014 for $1.025 million
• Currently listed for $1,399,999
• Assessments of $2390 a month (includes a/c, electric, heat, gas, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal)
• Taxes of $7320
• Space pak cooling
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking- rental is available in the neighborhood
• Bedroom #1: 15×15 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 14×9 (main level)
• Den: 19×9 (main level)
• Loft: 14×7 (second floor)
• 1000 square foot private terrace (second floor)

This 2-bedroom penthouse duplex in the Mentor Building at 6 E. Monroe in the Loop recently came on the market.

The Mentor Building was converted into condos in 2002-2003 and has 39 units but no parking.

It’s across the street from the Palmer House Hotel.

The living spaces along with the kitchen are on the main level.

The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

The listing says the windows have custom Hunter Douglas shades.

The two bedrooms are on the second floor and are accessible via a spiral staircase.

The master bedroom has skylights, a walk-in closet and a private bath.

The second bedroom also has its own bathroom.

There’s a separate storage closet on the first floor.

It has the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit, but there’s no parking with the building. You can rent it in the neighborhood.

But does it have its own private rooftop deck? Or is that deck public to the building? It’s unclear from the listing.

This penthouse was originally listed for $499,900 in January 2017 before being withdrawn last summer.

It has come back on the market reduced $80,000 to $419,900.

Is this now a deal for someone looking for a duplex?

Kelly Clute at Keller Williams Preferred Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1602: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, duplex, penthouse, no square footage listed

• Sold in August 2003 for $354,000 (per Zillow)
• Originally listed in January 2017 for $499,900
• Reduced
• Withdrawn in June 2017
• Re-listed in February 2018 for $419,900
• Assessments of $1118 a month (includes heat, gas, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger and snow removal)
• Taxes of $7366
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking
• Bedroom #1: 17×12 (second level)
• Bedroom #2: 11×10 (second level)
• Living room: 17×14 (main level)
• Dining room: 13×10 (main level)
• Kitchen: 11×9 (main level)

This 3-bedroom single family home at 849 N. Francisco in the East Humboldt Park neighborhood of West Town just came on the market.

I don’t have a picture of this house but I thought we should chatter about it.

Built in 1885, on a standard 25×125 lot, it has a 2-car garage.

This is a brick house that the listing says had a “complete rehab” in 2012.

The listing says it has a new kitchen, baths, copper pipes, electricity, windows, roof and new sewer line.

The kitchen has dark brown cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

There’s hardwood floors on the main level as well.

There’s one bedroom on the main level and two bedrooms on the second level, along with a den.

There’s a Jack-n-Jill bathroom on the second level with a double sink vanity.

There’s a basement but the listing says it’s “good for storage.”

The house has central air.

It sold in October 2012 for $243,000. That was near the bottom of the housing bust.

In 2018, it has come back on the market for $449,000.

Are you going to pay over $400,000 for a rehabbed single family home in this neighborhood now?

Arden Fowler at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures here.

849 N. Francisco: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage

• Sold in July 1991 for $42,000
• Sold in May 1998 for $106,000
• Sold in June 2004 for $210,000
• Sold in May 2012 for $90,000 (bank owned)
• Sold in October 2012 for $243,000
• Currently listed for $449,000
• 2-car garage
• Taxes of $3863
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 16×15 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 14×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 14×17 (main floor)
• Den: 14×7 (second floor)

This 2-bedroom corner duplex loft in 400 W. Ontario in River North recently came on the market.

This building has an old industrial building at the base and a modern high rise built next to it.

This unit, on the 7th floor, is one of the units in the original base of the building so it’s basically a loft, with exposed concrete ceilings, industrial windows and walls of exposed brick.

This is a corner unit with north and west views.

The listing calls it a penthouse, as it’s on the top of the base of the building, but there’s the much taller high rise part of the building as well.

The listing says the kitchen is newly rehabbed, but you can see the 2015 listing pictures here, if you are a Redfin subscriber, and determine for yourself.

It has gray cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, including on a large island.

Both bedrooms are on the main level and the listing says the second bedroom is fully enclosed.

The second bedroom also has the stairs that lead to the second level which has a den and a private, enclosed terrace with skyline views.

The listing says there are updated baths.

This duplex has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and there’s a tandem parking space available for $40,000.

This loft has come on the market for $130,000 more than the 2015 sale, at $540,000 (including the parking.)

With inventory near record lows, will it get that premium?

Nadine Shehaiber at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #701: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1556 square feet, duplex

• Sold in July 2000 for $252,500 (included parking)
• Sold in April 2001 (no price listed)
• Sold in October 2012 for $380,000 (included parking)
• Sold in June 2015 for $410,000 (included parking)
• Currently listed for $500,000 (plus $40,000 for parking)
• Assessments of $691 a month (includes doorman, cable, Internet, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger and snow removal)
• Taxes of $6527
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 13×11 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 14×10 (main level)
• Den: 14×12 (second level)
• Terrace: 14×12 (second level)

This 3-bedroom penthouse in the Royalton Towers at 1444 N. Orleans in Old Town just came on the market.

Royalton Towers was built in 2003 and has 55 units and a parking garage.

It was one of the first mid-rise buildings built in the gentrification period of this neighborhood over the last 20 years.

This unit is a south east corner unit with 33 foot ceilings.

The foyer has a checkerboard marble floor.

Looking for a property with space for your dining room? The listing says it has a “true” separate dining area.

The kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and jenn-air stainless steel appliances.

The 3 bedrooms are en suite with one on the main level and two on the second floor. The bathrooms are “spa-caliber” with stone.

There’s also a third floor office.

There’s a laundry room with a side-by-side washer/dryer.

This penthouse also has a rare amenity: 3 heated garage spaces which are included in the price.

At 3,000 square feet, is this a single family home alternative?

Mario Greco at Berkshire Hathaway KoenigRubloff has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #PH-K: 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3000 square feet, triplex (?)

• Sold in April 2004 for $928,000 (included 2 parking spaces)
• Sold in July 2010 for $810,000 (included 2 parking spaces)
• Currently listed for $799,500 (includes 3 garage parking spaces)
• Assessments of $1307 a month (includes parking, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $14018
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 25×17 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 17×11 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 13×11 (main floor)
• Office: 31×8 (third level)

This 2-bedroom loft in 3133 N. Lakewood in Lakeview just came on the market.

This building was converted into condos in 2008-2009.

It has 25 units with bike storage, an elevator and some have garage parking.

It’s a loft-like building as it has exposed brick and air ducts but the ceilings are finished with drywall.

This unit has cherry floors and a Belmont north-facing balcony.

The kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and honed granite counter tops.

The master bathroom has all marble finishes along with a dual vanity.

The loft has the finishes buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit but this is one of the units in the building that doesn’t have a parking space.

Who has a car anymore anyway?

Belmont is filled with restaurants and shops and the huge Lakeview Whole Foods is just a few blocks to the west.

Listed at just $330,000, is this a good starter 2-bedroom Lakeview condo?

William Goldberg at Related Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2G: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in October 2009 for $310,000
• Sold in April 2015 for $303,500
• Currently listed for $330,000
• Assessments of $214 a month (includes exterior maintenance and scavenger)
• Taxes of $4466
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking included- listing says “easy street parking”
• Bedroom #1: 13×10
• Bedroom #2: 8×11
• Kitchen: 9×12
• Living room: 16×12

This 2-bedroom in this 3-flat at 3321 N. Seminary in Lakeview recently came on the market.

We chattered about this building when it was under construction in 2013.

These 3-unit luxury brick buildings were going up all over the north side as the bust eased in 2012-2014.

This one has 3 units with garage parking.

This unit is in the middle of the building, on the second floor, and has a big front balcony.

It has luxury finishes that were common in these units including coffered ceiling, built-in bookcases, crown molding and wainscoting.

The kitchen has 54 inch cabinets, luxury appliances from Subzero and Viking along with quartz counter tops and a quartz backsplash.

The listing says there’s Restoration Hardware lighting throughout.

The master bathroom has heated marble floors along with a steam and rain shower.

This building is all brick and the listing says it has concrete soundproofing between units.

It has a Nest thermostat and a security system.

The unit sold 5 years ago from the developer for $466,000, with the parking included.

It has come on the market for $83,000 more, or $549,000.

How will prices for these luxury 2/2s hold up in re-sales?

Bonnie Tripton at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures and a floor plan here.

Unit #2: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage included

• Sold in February 2013 for $466,000
• Currently listed for $549,000 (includes the parking)
• Assessments of $90 a month (includes water, scavenger, exterior maintenance)
• Taxes of $9333
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Wood burning fireplace with a gas starter
• Bedroom #1: 13×12
• Bedroom #2: 12×10 (although the floor plan says 10×10)
• Living room/dining room: 17×17
• Kitchen: 10×9
• Front terrace: 20×8 (?)

This large 1-bedroom in the One Magnificent Mile Condos at 950 N. Michigan in the Gold Coast just came on the market.

This building is one of the original 1980s luxury condo buildings.

It was constructed in 1983 and has 181 units along with full service amenities like an indoor pool and sundecks.

There’s rental parking in the building.

This unit has 1570 square feet and south and west exposures from the 48th floor.

It has 10.5 foot floors and oak floors throughout.

The unit has a 27×5 foyer and a dining room.

There’s a master suite with 2 walk-in closets and a travertine bath.

The kitchen has white appliances. It looks like it may be the original kitchen.

It has the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit.

At just $630,000, is this unit a deal for the square footage, location and views?

Anna Pesce at Berkshire Hathaway KoenigRubloff has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #4801: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 1570 square feet

• Sold in October 1992 for $364,000
• Currently listed at $630,000
• Assessments of $1078 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, indoor pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Parking is rental for $348 a month
• Taxes of $11,484
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom: 20×13
• Living room: 21×18
• Dining room: 14×12
• Foyer: 27×5
• Kitchen: 14×9

This 2-bedroom duplex loft in the Marshfield Lofts at 1740 N. Marshfield in Bucktown came on the market in January 2018.

The Marshfield Lofts has 32 lofts, some with gated parking and others with garage parking. It was converted in 1992-93.

It now has an envious location, across from Walsh Park and one of the entrances to the 606.

The loft has 14 foot timber ceilings with exposed brick walls on the main level.

This is a duplex down with the living room, kitchen and dining rooms on the main level and the bedrooms on the lower level.

The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel and white appliances, including a double oven.

The master suite bathroom has a double vanity with quartz counter tops.

This loft has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and gated parking is available for $20,000.

This property is near the Clybourn Metra stop.

If you like levels, but want the convenience of a condo building or can’t afford a townhouse, is a unit like this the perfect compromise?

Nicholas Apostal at Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park has the listing. See the pictures and the floor plan here.

Unit #8: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, no square footage listed, duplex

• Sold in October 1993 for $132,500
• Sold in June 1999 for $213,000
• Sold in April 2002 for $261,000
• Sold in June 2005 for $309,000
• Sold in November 2009 for $287,000
• Sold in February 2015 for $303,000
• Currently listed for $399,900 (plus $20,000 for gated parking)
• Assessments of $330 a month (includes scavenger)
• Taxes of $5641
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 13×11 (lower level)
• Bedroom #2: 12×12 (lower level)
• Living room: 27×13 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 12×9 (main floor)
• Balcony: 13×5 (main floor)

This 2-bedroom townhouse in the Embassy Club at 1446 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park just came on the market.

The Embassy Club was built in 1990 and has 19 townhouses.

This is a rare townhouse that actually has a 2-car garage.

At 2,150 square feet, the living/dining and kitchen are on the second floor along with a half bath.

The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

The master suite and second bedroom are on the third floor.

It has both a balcony, as well as what the listing describes as a “lush front patio.”

At $700,000, is this an affordable way to get into this prestige neighborhood?

Leigh Marcus at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

1446 W. Wrightwood: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2150 square feet

• Sold in August 1993 for $336,500
• Sold in April 1999 for $436,000
• Sold in March 2005 for $580,000
• Currently listed for $700,000 (includes 2 car attached garage)
• Assessments of $508 a month (includes cable, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $13,255
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 21×20 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 14×11 (third floor)