Just Renovated All Brick 6-Bedroom Southport SFH for $2.96 Million: 3424 N. Greenview

This 6-bedroom single family home at 3424 N. Greenview in the Southport neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in October 2024.

Built in 2006, it is a custom built solid brick home with 7209 square feet. The house is on an extra wide Chicago lot measuring 37.5 x 124.

It has a 3 1/2 car garage.

The listing says this house is “highly upgraded and just renovated.”

It has hardwood floors throughout, solid core doors and custom millwork.

The house has a foyer and 3 fireplaces including one in the living room and one in the great room.

There is a separate dining room.

The chef’s kitchen is eat-in with white cabinets, top of the line appliances, a full slab island with breakfast bar, a walk-in-pantry, butler’s pantry and separate eating area.

There’s also an office on this floor.

The kitchen leads to the great room which has custom built-ins.

There’s also a mudroom and a half bath on the main floor

The second floor has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including the primary suite which has a sitting room, 2 walk-in-closets, and an en suite natural stone spa bath.

The third floor has the 5th bedroom with a full bath as well as a playroom which leads to a “sun-filled” roof deck with a pergola.

The lower level has the 6th bedroom, another full bath, a second office and a recreation room. It is a genuine lower level, with no outdoor space.

The house has central air and the laundry room has a side-by-side washer/dryer.

In addition to the rooftop deck, there is a blue stone patio with a fireplace off the main level and a “big deck” over the 3 1/2 car garage.

This home is in a prime part of Southport. It’s near the Southport El stop and the shops and restaurants on Southport. It is just 0.2 miles from Starbucks.

And Redfin tells me it’s a 20 minute walk to Wrigley Field.

This is only the first time this house has been on the market since the original sale in 2006.

Listed at $2.96 million, will they get their asking price in this popular neighborhood?

Ian Schwartz at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

3424 N. Greenview: 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths, 7209 square feet, single family home

  • Sold in November 2006 for $1,000,000
  • Originally listed in October 2024 for $2.96 million
  • Currently still listed in November 2024 for $2.96 million
  • Taxes of $47,828
  • Central Air
  • 3 1/2 garage
  • Extra-wide lot of 37.5 x 124
  • 3 fireplaces
  • Bedroom #1: 16×16 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 15×13 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #3: 14×12 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #4: 12×11 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #5: 12×11 (lower level)
  • Bedroom #6: 13×10 (third floor)
  • Living room: 13×13 (main floor)
  • Dining room: 21×14 (main floor)
  • Kitchen: 19×16 (main floor)
  • Great Rooom: 19×18 (main floor)
  • Office: 11×7 (main floor)
  • Eating area: 13×10 (main floor)
  • Mudroom: 11×7 (main floor)
  • Recreation room: 26×25 (lower level)
  • Family room: 21×21 (lower level)
  • Office: 14×10 (lower level)
  • Playroom: 28×15 (fourth floor)
  • Sitting room: 12×8 (second floor)
  • Laundry room: 8×7 (second floor)

 

 

Market Conditions: Inventory Drops 10.9% YOY in October But Sales Rise 3.1%

The Illinois Association of Realtors is out with the latest data. Sales bounced off last year’s lows but inventory continued to fall.

And last year was a record low for inventory.

From the IAR:

The city of Chicago saw a 3.1 percent year-over-year home sales increase in October 2024 with 1,688 sales, up from 1,637 in October 2023. The median price of a home in the city of Chicago in October 2024 was $347,500, an increase of 8.6 percent from October 2023 when the median price was $320,000.

Thanks to G for all the data on October sales going back to 1997:

October Chicago sfh/condo/th sales and median

  • 1997 1,731 $129,900
  • 1998 1,855 $138,000
  • 1999 1,978 $159,500
  • 2000 2,106 $174,710
  • 2001 2,177 $200,000
  • 2002 2,503 $215,000
  • 2003 2,996 $236,000
  • 2004 2,651 $241,000
  • 2005 2,846 $268,500
  • 2006 2,630 $278,000
  • 2007 2,007 $285,000
  • 2008 1,564 $261,000
  • 2009 2,068 $215,000
  • 2010 1,225 $183,000
  • 2011 1,324 $162,000 (44% short/REO sales)
  • 2012 2,009 $175,000
  • 2013: 2,231 $218,500
  • 2014: 2,128 $236,000
  • 2015: 2,173 $240,000
  • 2016: 2,046 $260,100
  • 2017: 2,109 $260,000
  • 2018: 2,108 $271,500
  • 2019: 2,084 $275,000
  • 2020: 2,568 $315,000
  • 2021: 2,469 $313,000
  • 2022: 1,740 $320,000
  • 2023: 1,637 $320,000
  • 2024: 1,688 $347,500

“In October, we saw a slight uptick in closed sales, however, inventory continues to drop,” Erika Villegas, president of the Chicago Association of REALTORS® and broker and owner of RE/MAX In the Village said. “This reflects cautious sellers hesitant to list before securing their next home—a process further strained by limited options. This is an obstacle with a compounding effect and highlights the importance of talking with a REALTOR® to determine the best approach.”

“Our three-month forecast expects statewide closed sales activity through January to be about 3 percent lower than January 2024 levels, while single-family home prices are anticipated to rise nearly 12 percent year-over-year by January 2025,” said Geoff Smith, Executive Director, Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University in Chicago.

“Looking at broader market conditions, statewide housing inventory has been on the rise since May but remains historically low compared to pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, after declining over the summer, interest rates have been climbing again since October. This interest rate volatility, coupled with ongoing affordability pressures, underscores the challenges many homebuyers continue to face.”

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.43% in October 2024, up from 6.18% in September 2024. This was down from 7.35% in October 2023.

Statewide inventory was up 7.1% to 22,576 from 21,076 last year. It has been trending higher the last few months.

But in Chicago, inventory continues to decline year-over-year. It fell 10.9% to 5,099 from 5.720 last year.

For comparison purposes on inventory:

  • 2021: 8898
  • 2022: 7609
  • 2023: 5720
  • 2024: 5099

Median home price is at an all-time high but this reflects the mix.

Is Chicago the tightest market in the country?

Illinois home sales, median prices and available homes rise in October [Illinois Association of Realtors, Press Release, November 21, 2024]

A 4-Bedroom Lincoln Park Townhouse with 3-Car Parking for $625,000: 1801 W. Diversey Parkway

This 4-bedroom Wolcott Row townhouse at 1801 W. Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park was listed in June 2024.

Built in 1996, Wolcott Row was built in 1996 and has 36 townhomes along with attached garage parking. It has a gated driveway.

This townhouse has the living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry on the first floor.

There are hardwood floors on the first floor along with a wood burning fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen has white cabinets, what looks like granite counter tops, a peninsula with seating for 3, and stainless steel appliances.

There’s also a paved outdoor space on this floor.

The second floor has three bedrooms, including the primary, and 2 full baths. There is carpet on this floor.

The third floor is a loft space with skylights. The listing says it could be a fourth bedroom, playroom or office. It also has carpet.

There have also been upgrades to the townhouse in 2023 and 2024, including “new soundproof triple paned windows, new front and sliding patio doors, new siding and gutters, as well as a freshly painted interior.”

The Metra train is directly behind the townhouse.

There’s a rear deck off the second floor bedrooms.

This townhouse has the features buyers look for including central air and two car attached garage PLUS a third outdoor parking space.

This townhouse is near the shops and restaurants on Diversey and Ashland as well as near shopping on Clybourn.

Listed in June 2024 for $650,000, it has been under contract three times. But it has now been reduced $25,000 to $625,000.

Will this townhouse go under contract again before the end of the year?

Alonzo Romo at Coldwall Banker has the listing. See the pictures here. (Sorry, no floor plan)

Unit #8: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2010 square feet, townhouse

  • I couldn’t find an original 1996 purchase price
  • Sold in April 2006 for $448,000
  • Sold in May 2018 for $525,000
  • Sold in October 2021 for $550,000
  • Originally listed in June 2024 for $650,000
  • Under contract three times
  • Reduced
  • Currently listed at $625,000
  • Assessments of $430 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavengers, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $11,115
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer
  • 2 car attached garage and third outdoor space
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Skylights
  • Bedroom #1: 16×12 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 15×9 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #3: 13×10 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #4/Loft: 14×13 (third floor)
  • Living room: 15×14 (main floor)
  • Dining room: 11×11 (main floor)
  • Kitchen: 15×13 (main floor)
  • Deck: 18×10 (second floor)
  • Terrace: 15×14 (main floor)

 

Your New Urban Oasis: A Bucktown 2-Bedroom with W/D for $300,000: 2116 W. North

This 2-bedroom at 2116 W. North in Bucktown (but johnc would say Wicker Park) came on the market in November 2024.

The agent lists it in West Town and then never says if it’s in Bucktown or Wicker Park in the listing description.

Built in 1911, this courtyard complex has 41 units. There’s no parking or amenities.

The listing calls it your “new urban oasis.”

It doesn’t have much of its original vintage features but it does have hardwood floors throughout and a white brick gas fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen has white cabinets and a tile backsplash.

The listing calls the primary bedroom a “peaceful haven.”

There’s one bathroom.

The unit has a 21×8 balcony/terrace off the kitchen.

It has some of the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit but no parking. However, this complex is near multiple bus lines and the Blue line stop at Damen.

This building is near all the shops and restaurants on Milwaukee and Damen in Wicker Park and Bucktown.

The listing says to “embrace the vibrant lifestyle.”

Listed at $300,000, is this a better deal than renting?

Benyamin Lalez and Mark Buckner at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Or see it at the Open House this weekend on Saturday, November 23 or Sunday November 24 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Unit #1S: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, no square footage listed

  • Sold in April 1991 for $76,500
  • Sold in December 2000 for $160,000
  • Sold in December 2004 for $230,000
  • Sold in May 2013 for $208,000
  • Sold in November 2021 for $280,500
  • Currently listed for $300,000
  • Assessments of $255 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $4327
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • No parking
  • Gas fireplace
  • Bedroom #1: 15×8
  • Bedroom #2: 12×8
  • Living room: 12×16
  • Dining room: 12×8
  • Kitchen: 12×8
  • Laundry: 6×5
  • Balcony: 21×8

Discover Downtown Living in a 2-Bedroom Loft for $349,000: 20 N. State in the Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Millennium Park Lofts at 20 N. State in the Loop came on the market in September 2024.

Built in 1929, Millennium Park Lofts was converted into 100 lofts in 2003. It does not have any parking nor door staff.

However, it does have extra storage and a fitness center.

This loft has authentic loft features including exposed brick, and stone (?) walls, exposed duct work and 20-foot cement ceilings.

The listing says you could expand upwards, adding a lofted third bedroom or office.

It has a “sought after” split bedroom plan with windows in both bedrooms.

The loft has a unique partially enclosed sunroom off one of the bedrooms.

The kitchen has wood cabinets, black and stainless steel appliances and what looks like granite counter tops. There is no island but it’s open to the living room.

The listing says the unit has “brand new” luxury flooring and fresh paint.

There’s only one bathroom but it has a marble double vanity.

It has some of the features buyers look for including washer/dryer in the unit and central air. There’s no parking with the building but there are multiple bus and subway lines just steps away.

This loft is near all the shops and restaurants on State, Wabash and Michigan Avenue as well as Millennium Park.

More commercial buildings are being converted into housing in the Loop but it will be on LaSalle. It’s been over 20 years since the last big surge in new residential housing in the loop, which included this building.

Listed at $349,000, is this a apartment alternative in the Loop?

Mary Summerville and Kary Leon at Coldwell Banker have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #1006: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, loft, 900 square feet

  • Looks like it last sold in June 2003 but I couldn’t find a price
  • Originally listed in September 2024 for $349,000
  • Currently still listed at $349,000
  • Assessments of $836 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
  • Taxes of $7339
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • No parking
  • Bedroom #1: 15×10
  • Bedroom #2: 12×12
  • Living room: 15×12
  • Kitchen: 15×13
  • Partially enclosed sunroom: 12×5

 

South Loop 2/2 Timber Loft is an Excellent Investment Opportunity: 1503 S. State

This 2-bedroom loft in the 15th Street Lofts at 1503 S. State in the South Loop came on the market  in October 2024. I don’t have a good picture of this building. Sorry. Enjoy the fall leaves in Millennial Park instead.

Built in 1895, 15th Street Lofts has 78 units and attached heated garage parking. The building was converted during the housing boom in 2005-2007.

The listing says this is a “rare corner unit” and the “only 2-bedroom available in the building.”

This is a timber loft with some exposed brick and 12 foot beamed ceilings.

It also has a unique curved architectural window in the living room which leads out to a balcony with west and downtown views.

There are hardwood floors throughout.

The “modern kitchen” has wood Merillat cabinets with a built in pantry, a large island with seating for 2, granite counter tops, custom lighting and stainless steel Frigidaire appliances.

Both bedrooms have full height walls and windows.

The primary suite has an en suite bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in-shower.

The second bathroom is in the hallway and has an oversized tub.

The loft has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 1 heated garage parking space is included. The listing says it would normally cost $30,000 extra.

This building is near the shops and restaurants of the South Loop and several bus lines.

Listed at $345,000, that is just $2,000 above the 2020 sales price of $343,000.

It is also $60,000 below the 2007 sales price of $405,000, which was at the peak of the housing bubble.

The listing says this loft is an “excellent investment opportunity.”

Is it?

Patrick Shino and Dani Sorrou at Fulton Grace Realty have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #601: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1101 square feet, loft

  • Sold in March 2007 for $405,000
  • Lis pendens foreclosure in February 2008
  • Sold from the bank in May 2008 for $305,000
  • Sold in December 2020 for $343,000
  • Originally listed in October 2024 for $345,000 (includes one garage parking space that normally sells for $30,000)
  • Currently still listed at $345,000 (parking included)
  • Assessments of $593 a month (includes heat, gas, parking, cable, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $6350 
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • Bedroom #1: 12×10
  • Bedroom #2: 10×10
  • Living/dining combo: 17×18
  • Kitchen: 15×7
  • Laundry: 6×5
  • Balcony

Rehabbed 3-Bedroom is the Pinnacle of Urban Luxury: 2314 N. Lincoln Park West in Lincoln Park

This 3-bedroom on the 12th floor in The Conservatory at 2314 N. Lincoln Park West in East Lincoln Park came on the market in November 2024.

The Conservatory was started in 1976, but per Dan #2 in another chatter about the building from 5 years ago, it appears it wasn’t completed until 1979.

It has 39 units with just 2 units per floor. There is attached garage parking and 24/7 door staff along with an on-site engineer.

This unit is “brand new rehabbed.”

There are engineered white oak hardwood floors throughout the 2000 square feet.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are open concept and face the Lake and Lincoln Park, including the conservatory.

There’s a balcony with “million dollar views” off the dining room.

The kitchen has white cabinets with gold fixtures but neutral wood cabinets on the double sided island which seats 3. It has “top of the line” appliances including Cafe/KitchenAid/Bosch, 2 ovens, a high-end refrigerator, steam capable microwave, a luxury Rohl faucet, a ventred range hood and quartz counter tops and backsplash.

The dining room has a dry bar with what looks like black cabinets with 2 Zephyr wine/beverage coolers.

All three bedrooms face west and are en suite. There is also a powder room near the kitchen.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and an en suite bathroom with a walk-in-shower with two shower heads and 6 body sprays, marble tiles, a double vanity and Kohler fixtures.

This unit has the features buyers look for including zoned cooling, washer/dryer in the unit and one garage space is included.

This building is in a prime location for those looking for a Lincoln Park address, with the Zoo and Conservatory across the street. It is next door to Mon Ami Gabi restaurant and is near the shops and restaurants on Clark.

There are several bus routes nearby.

Last time we chattered about this building in 2019, there was a lot of discussion about the “high” assessments. Keep in mind, the building only has 39 units and full time door staff.

This unit last sold from a long-time owner in April 2024 for $700,000. It came back on the market rehabbed for $1.25 million.

Buyers love “new.” Will the rehabber get his/her price?

Niko Voutsinas at Redfin has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #12N: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2000 square feet

  • Sold in 1986 (can’t find a price)
  • Sold in April 2024 for $700,000
  • Listed in November 2024 for $1.25 million
  • Assessments of $2625 a month (includes 1 indoor parking spot, heat, a/c, cable, Internet, door staff, on-site engineer, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $17,060
  • Zoned cooling
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • 1 indoor parking space included
  • Bedroom #1: 16×15
  • Bedroom #2: 20×15
  • Bedroom #3: 16×15
  • Living room: 17×8
  • Dining room: 15×15
  • Kitchen: 14×15
  • Walk-in-closet: 9×8
  • Balcony facing the Lake

3-Bedroom Gold Coast Penthouse “Priced for Renovation” Reduces $500,000: 1 E. Schiller

This 3-bedroom penthouse in One East at 1 E. Schiller in the Gold Coast has been on and off the market since 2022.

We last chattered about it in March 2023. Back then, some of you thought it was overpriced. See our chatter here.

One East was built in 1964 and has 78 units and attached rental parking.

This 3-bedroom penthouse in 1 E. Schiller in the Gold Coast came on the market in June 2022.

One East was built in 1961 and has 77 units and attached garage parking. It has 24/7 door staff, on-site maintenance, live-on property engineer and property manager.

If you recall, this penthouse has 3 exposures of South, North and West.

It’s a half-floor penthouse with 3500 square feet of interior space.

The unit has a single elevator access to the residence opening into a private vestibule foyer.

It has 7″ wide plank hardwood floors but some of the flooring looks like it’s tile or something else.

There is a wood-paneled den which has a double-sided wood burning fireplace.

The kitchen has white cabinets, some stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar with seating for two.

The primary bedroom has a massive en suite bathroom with a blue soaking tub with corner views overlooking the city and a walk-in-closet.

A Custom Retractable Roof

But the most unique feature is the 12×30 sunroom which has a wet bar and a “custom retractable roof.”

There’s also a spiral staircase that leads to a private rooftop deck which the prior listing said was the only unit in the building with access to one.

It is “already built-out” and has a pergola and city views. There seems to be some sort of an outdoor bar in one picture.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, side-by-side washer/dryer in the unit and rental parking is available.

This building is a short stroll to Oak Street Beach, North Avenue Beach, Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park and the shops and restaurants of the Gold Coast.

Originally listed at $1.95 million, it was reduced $500,000 to $1.45 million. The listing now says it’s “priced for renovation.”

Is this cheap enough for someone to renovate it?

Nicholas Colagiovanni at Baird & Warner now has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #PHW23: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3500 square feet, penthouse

  • Sold in December 1985 – no price listed in the CCRD
  • Sold in June 2021 for $940,000
  • Listed in June 2022 for $1.95 million
  • Reduced
  • Currently listed at $1.45 million
  • Assessments are now $2825 a month (they were $2646 a month in March 2023) (includes doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes are now $16,246 (they were $15,483 in March 2023)
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • Garage parking is $275 a month for garage space or $235 a month for outdoor parking space
  • Double sided wood burning fireplace
  • Bedroom #1: 25×17
  • Bedroom #2: 16×13
  • Bedroom #3: 14×11
  • Den: 16×13
  • Living room: 25×15
  • Dining room: 17×13
  • Kitchen: 13×7
  • Family room: 36×14
  • Sunroom: 12×30
  • Rooftop terrace: 35×26

Duplex Up Contemporary 2-Bedroom with Zen-Like Terrace for $699,900: 919 N. Wolcott

This 2-bedroom duplex up in 919 N. Wolcott in West Town came on the market in October 2024.

Built in 2004 by Ranquist, this building has 9 units and attached garage parking.

This contemporary unit has a 19-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that faces the street and the large 32×15 “zen-like” private outdoor space.

The listing says it has high-end finishes throughout including Philippe Starck for Hansgrohe and Duravit.

The kitchen has modern Arclinea cabinets in the kitchen, along with Miele, Subzero appliances and a peninsula with Carrara marble countertops and seating for 4.

There’s a exposed stone wall in the dining room which also has a partial wall. The listing says the dining room could be a third bedroom.

The second floor has a lofted den that is open to the lower level which leads to the primary suite.

The listing calls the primary suite a “tranquil retreat”. It has an en suite bathroom with a double vanity, a tub and a walk-in-shower.

The second bedroom is on the main floor and appears to have windows.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and one car garage parking.

This building is near the restaurants and shops on Chicago Avenue, along with the Mariano’s supermarket.

Listed at $699,900, that’s $51,900 above the 2023 sales price of $648,000.

Will this seller get the premium in this low-inventory market?

Anne Loncar at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #103: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, duplex up, no square footage listed

  • Sold in April 2004 for $450,000
  • Sold in June 2008 for $620,000
  • Sold in July 2013 for $570,000
  • Sold in March 2019 for $560,000
  • Sold in October 2021 for $635,000
  • Sold in January 2023 for $648,000
  • Originally listed in October 2024 for $699,900
  • Currently still listed at $699,900
  • Assessments of $366 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger and snow removal)
  • Taxes of $10,188
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • Garage parking included
  • Bedroom #1: 14×14 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 12×10 (main floor)
  • Living room: 21×15 (main floor)
  • Dining room: 14×11 (main floor)
  • Kitchen: 13×9 (main floor)
  • Office: 16×13 (second floor)
  • Walk-in-closet: 9×7 (second floor)
  • Laundry: 10×5 (main floor)
  • Terrace: 32×15 (main floor)

 

3-Bedroom Mid-Century SFH in the Gold Coast Reduces $4.6 Million: 1524 N. Astor

This 3-bedroom single family home at 1524 N. Astor in the Gold Coast came on the market in January 2024.

But many of you will remember it from our last chatter in February 2021.

Back then, most of you focused on how high the taxes were. See the chatter here.

If you recall, it was built in 1969 by Chicago architect I.W. Colburn. It’s on a smaller than normal Chicago lot measuring 25×101.

The house is also directly on the historic, landmarked “Wooden Alley” which is only one, of two, still existing alleys paved with wood left in the city.

It also overlooks the Cardinal’s Mansion.

The listing says the current owner embarked on a 5-year redesign done by Marvin Herman & Associates and Suzanne Lovell Inc.

The interior is in art deco style.

The floors are stained, quartersawn white oak with a metal inlay.

There is custom millwork, cabinetry, drapes and paint throughout.

The first floor includes the entry foyer, the laundry room, and an office or guest room with a full bath.

The second floor features the living room, dining room and an eat-in kitchen along with a den, deck and terrace which overlooks the Cardinal’s Mansion across the alley.

The kitchen has dark cabinets, stone counter tops, an island, luxury stainless steel appliances and a banquette.

The third floor has the primary suite with an attached bathroom, another bedroom, also en suite, and a family room.

There’s also a curved rear staircase that leads down to a separate street-level suite that the listing says would be “ideal as a home office or guest/in-law suite.”

This suite also has its own entrance off the Wooden Alley which allows guests to visit without entering the main residence.

The listing says that the garden, koi pond and terraces were professionally landscaped by Scott Byron & Company.

There are 4 fireplaces, 4 zoned heating and central air conditioning, central humidification, dual water heaters, a security system and smart home functionality.

It still has just a 2-car garage although this was a question in 2021.

This house is near Lincoln Park, North Street Beach, and the shops and restaurants of Old Town.

It’s also a rare mid-century single family home in a neighborhood with many older historic homes.

When we last chattered about this home in February 2021 it was listed at $10.995 million.

It came back on the market in January 2024 reduced to $6.995 million. But that hasn’t closed the deal and it has been reduced further at $6.395 million.

It’s now listed $1.73 million below the 2000 sales price.

Is this house a deal?

Jennifer Ames at Engel & Voelkers again has the listing. See the pictures, a video and floor plans here.

1524 N. Astor: 3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, 6500 square feet

  • Sold in October 2000 for $8.125 million
  • Originally listed in December 2020 at $10.995 million
  • Removed in May 2021
  • Re-listed in January 2024 at $6.995 million
  • Reduced
  • Currently listed at $6.395 million
  • Taxes are now $72,139 (they were $80,649 in February 2021)
  • 2-car garage parking
  • 25×101 lot
  • 4 fireplaces
  • Central Air
  • 3 outdoor spaces
  • Skylight
  • Bedroom #1: 22×15 (third floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 11×15 (third floor)
  • Bedroom #3: 23×15 (main floor)
  • Living room: 22×21 (second floor)
  • Dining room: 22×13 (second floor)
  • Kitchen: 22×13 (second floor)
  • Family room: 22×18 (third floor)
  • Den: 15×15 (second floor)
  • Laundry room: 6×11 (main floor)
  • Terrace with koi pond: 23×12 (main floor)
  • Terrace: 16×31 (second floor)
  • Deck: 12×14 (second floor)