Crib Chatter

This 3-bedroom in The Renaissance at 5510 N. Sheridan in Edgewater came on the market in October 2016.

The Renaissance was built in 1927 and has 32 units along with extensive gardens and an outdoor parking lot with leased parking.

This unit has views of Lake Michigan from the 11th floor.

It still has many of its vintage features including barrel vaulted ceilings in the foyer and crown molding.

But the kitchen and bathrooms have been renovated to today’s standards.

The kitchen has wood cabinets and a large kitchen island with granite counter tops and luxury appliances, including a chef’s stove.

The master bathroom has a steam shower with double shower heads.

The unit has central air but there’s no washer/dryer in the unit. There’s coin laundry in the building.

This property last sold just 10 months ago, in February 2016. Back then, it took 10 months to sell from listing to close. It had the same renovated kitchen and baths.

How long will it take to sell this time?

Loren Connell at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #11B: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2200 square feet

• Sold in September 1997 for $164,500
• Originally listed in May 2015 for $475,000
• Sold in February 2016 for $445,000
• Came back on the market in October 2016 for $498,000
• Still listed for $498,000
• Assessments are $1243 a month (includes heat, cable, scavenger and snow removal)
• Taxes of $6950
• Central Air
• No washer/dryer in the unit- coin laundry in the building
• Leased parking available for $75 to $110 a month
• Decorative fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×12
• Bedroom #2: 16×12
• Bedroom #3: 10×9

This 3-bedroom duplex up in the Urban Sandbox at 1615 N. Wolcott in Bucktown came on the market in September 2016.

The Urban Sandbox is an 8-unit mid-rise modern building originally marketed in 2007.

The architect was Miller Hull and in 2009 it won the Builder’s Choice Urban Infill Grand Award and Project of the Year.

See the architect’s website here.

It has an elevator and a heated garage.

This unit has 20 foot ceilings and floor to ceiling glass windows.

Two of the three bedrooms are on the main level along with the living room and kitchen.

The master bedroom is on the second floor with a family room.

The kitchen has Arclinea cabinets with Miele and Subzero appliances.

For those who love outdoor space, the unit has a 33×24 terrace with cedar decking, water and gas. The listing says it is also wired for sound.

It has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and it looks like up to 3 parking spaces can be purchased.

Originally listed for $1 million in September, this unit has been reduced $150,000 to $850,000.

This property is located in a prime Bucktown area,  near the shops and restaurants of Bucktown and Wicker Park as well as the Damen blue line stop.

With its prime location and 3-bedrooms, which is the preferred size for many buyers, why isn’t this selling?

Jason Finn at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #203: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, duplex up, no square footage listed

• Sold in April 2009 for $872,165 (according to Zillow because the county site was down again)
• Originally listed in September 2016 for $1 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $850,000 (parking appears to be extra)
• Assessments of $468 a month (includes exterior maintenance and scavenger)
• Taxes of $9297
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 15×14 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 9×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 10×12 (main level)
• Media room: 9×6 (second floor)
• Family room: 33×24 (second floor)
• Terrace: 33×24

This 2-bedroom corner unit in Chicago Place at 100 E. Huron in River North came on the market in August 2016.

Built in 1991, this building was the among the first of the “new” buildings that went up downtown in a wave of condo construction in the early 1990s.

It has 205 units.

While it’s address, and front door, is on Huron, the building also fronts Michigan Avenue and has the Chicago Place Mall at its base.

It is a full service building with an indoor pool, exercise room, grills and deck along with leased valet parking.

This unit has south and west views from its bay windows.

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

There are hardwood floors throughout.

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

This unit has reduced $37,900 to $592,000.

Is this a deal for a 2-bedroom in this location?

Margaret Baczkowski at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1906: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1365 square feet

• Sold in December 1993 for $299,000
• Sold in January 1998 for $396,500
• Sold in February 2002 for $580,000
• Originally listed in August 2016 for $629,900
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $592,000
• Assessments of $902 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, internet, scavenger, exterior maintenance, snow removal, exercise room, indoor pool, sauna,)
• Taxes of $7724
• Central air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Parking is leased and valet – not sure how much a month as the listing doesn’t say
• Bedroom #1: 15×12
• Bedroom #2: 14×12

This 2-bedroom unit in 1325 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in May 2016.

It is on the second floor, which is the middle unit, of this vintage 3-flat building which was built in 1887.

The unit still has many of its vintage features including pocket doors, moldings, coffered ceilings and inlaid hardwood floors.

There is a wood burning fireplace.

The kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and black appliances.

It is a rare vintage unit with all the modern features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and rare 2-car parking.

The unit has been reduced $46,000 since May to $729,000.

Is it difficult to sell a middle unit in a 3-flat building?

Emily Sachs Wong at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1700 square feet

• Sold in March 2002 for $550,500
• Sold in November 2007 for $725,000
• Originally listed in May 2016 for $775,000
• Reduced twice
• Currently listed for $729,000 (includes 2-car parking)
• Assessments of $450 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger)
• Taxes of $11,655
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 23×14
• Bedroom #2: 15×8
• Office: 8×5

This 5-bedroom single family home at 336 W. Wisconsin in Lincoln Park first came on the market in June 2011.

We’ve chattered about it several times over the years, most recently in October 2015. See that chatter here.

It is known as the “Fugitive House” as parts of the movie The Fugitive, with Harrison Ford, were filmed there. The movie was released in 1993.

If you recall, it was built in 1981 on a larger than average Chicago lot of 32×126.

It has a lot of features you don’t normally find in single family homes including a sauna, an elevator and an indoor pool.

It also has a 3 car garage.

The kitchen has white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator.

There are 3 master suites.

The glass catwalk in the main living space plays a key role in the movie.

In 2015, it had been reduced to $3.5 million. It is still listed at $3.5 million.

After all these years on the market, will it finally sell in 2017?

Margaret Wilczek at Berkshire Hathaway KoenigRubloff still has the listing. See the pictures again here.

336 W. Wisconsin: 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 6129 square feet, 3 car garage

• Sold sometime before 1994 (?)
• Originally listed in June 2011 for $3.95 million
• Reduced
• Was listed in March 2012 at $3.699 million
• Under contract briefly in August 2012
• Was listed in May 2013 at $3.699 million
• Was still listed in 2014
• Was re-listed in May 2015 for $3.65 million
• Reduced
• Was listed in October 2015 for $3.5 million
• Currently still listed for $3.5 million
• Taxes are now $52,664 (they were $54,188 in October 2015 and $48,774 in May 2013)
• Central Air
• Sauna
• Elevator
• Indoor pool
• Bedroom #1: 15×19 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 12×22 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 13×16 (second floor)
• Bedroom #4: 13×14 (second floor)
• Bedroom #5: 14×18 (fourth floor)
• Family room: 17×20 (main floor)

This 2-bedroom in The Marquee at 1464 S. Michigan in the South Loop came on the market in May 2016.

The Marquee was one of the last condo buildings completed in the South Loop before the bust hit as it was finished in 2008.

It has 214 units and a parking garage.

This unit, on the 21st floor, has east views of Soldier Field and the Lake.

It has 10 foot ceilings and hardwood floors in the main living area.

There are marble and stone bathrooms.

The listing says it’s a “gourmet kitchen” with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

It has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and parking is included.

The listing says the second bedroom is “lofted.” Any ideas what that means?

The listing also says its 1200 square feet but a listing for the unit as a rental says it is 1000 square feet.

This unit has been reduced to $315,000 with $25,000 for the parking from $399,900 in May 2016.

Is this a deal compared with rental prices in the neighborhood?

Akos Straub at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2103: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1200 square feet (or 1000 square feet?)

• I couldn’t find a prior sales price but the CCRD continues to be offline for me
• Originally listed in May 2016 for $399,900 (not sure if this included the parking)
• Reduced several times
• Currently listed for $315,000 (includes $25,000 for parking)
• Assessments of $431 a month (includes heat, gas, doorman, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger)
• Taxes of ? (I can’t find them)
• No pets
• Developer controlled management
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 14×11
• Bedroom #2: 11×10
• Living room: 13×18
• Kitchen: 13×10

This 2-bedroom at 101 W. Superior in River North came on the market in August 2016.

Built in 2004, 101 W. Superior is a boutique building with 46 units and a parking garage.

The unit is a 1310 square foot corner unit with floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls of the living room with south and east views.

The kitchen has dark cabinets, granite counter tops, including on the island, and stainless steel appliances.

The listing says there are custom window treatments and a surround sound entertainment system.

It has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and parking is included in the price.

Originally listed for $580,000, it has been reduced to $550,000.

Inventory remains low in the GreenZone. Why isn’t this selling?

Melissa Shankland at d’aprile properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1004: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1310 square feet

• Sold in January 2008 for $620,000 (according to Zillow- as the CCRD was “down” again)
• Sold in January 2011 for $534,500 (according to Zillow)
• Originally listed in August 2016 for $580,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $550,000 (includes parking)
• Assessments of $893 a month (includes doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $7547
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 15×12
• Bedroom #2: 12×10

This 1-bedroom in Harbor Point at 155 N. Harbor Drive in Lakeshore East came on the market in October 2016.

Harbor Point is one of the oldest buildings in what is now the Lakeshore East community.

Built in 1974, it is famously on the Lake Shore Drive curve with views south of the city and the lake.

It is a huge building, with 742 units.

Given its location, the building includes amenities like a full size market which is open until midnight.

There’s also a full size exercise room with a half court basketball court.

The building has a large indoor pool, hot tub, steam and saunas.

This unit has an open kitchen with modern cabinets and stainless steel appliances. I can’t tell from the listing what the counter tops are made out of.

It has a separate dining room and a half bath.

Most importantly it has the prime south and lake views.

There are wall cooling/heating units, which were common in buildings from this era, and an in-unit washer/dryer.

There is rental parking available in the building from $130 to $210 a month.

This unit has been on the market for 47 days, since late October, at $539,000.

Does this unit, with its south facing views, have one of the best views in all of Chicago?

Walter Stunard at Berkshire Hathaway KoenigRubloff has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1809: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 998 square feet

• Sold in May 1989 for $160,000
• Originally listed in October 2016 for $539,000
• Currently still listed for $539,000
• Assessments of $689 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, indoor pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $5829
• Wall unit air conditioning
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Parking is rental in the building from $130 to $210 a month
• Bedroom: 10×12
• Dining room: 10×10

This 2-bedroom in the Park Shore at 195 N. Harbor Drive in Lakeshore East came on the market in August 2016.

I don’t have a direct on view of this building in my archive, but you can see it peaking out just behind the high rise building in the front/right of the picture above. That midrise building in the front of the picture is some of the newer construction in Lakeshore East.

But before there was the Lakeshore East development and Millennium Park, there were the high rises along Randolph Street and Harbor Drive.

The Park Shore is a 482-unit high rise that was built along Lake Shore Drive and the Lake in 1991.

It is a full service building with a rooftop outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, a day spa, dry cleaner, bike storage and gym.

The building seemed to be ahead of its time as it boosts floor to ceiling windows. Some of the units also have the amenities of the newer Lakeshore East buildings such as central air, deeded parking and an in-unit washer/dryer.

This unit has the in-unit washer/dryer.

The listing says the kitchen is “designer.” It has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a tile backsplash.

The listing says it has custom closets and custom window treatments.

The unit has views of the lake and city.

It also has central air and parking is available in the building.

This property is listed for $534,000. Most of the units currently on the market in the building are under contract.

Is this building a secret deal compared to the rest of Lakeshore East?

David Porter at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #4305: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1225 square feet

• Sold in February 1996 for $187,500
• Sold in February 2010 for $429,000
• Originally listed in August 2016 for $499,000
• Raised
• Was listed in October 2016 for $534,000
• Currently still listed at $534,000
• Assessments of $720 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, outdoor pool, tennis courts, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $7226
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Doesn’t look like parking is included. It’s available in the building
• Bedroom #1: 12×13
• Bedroom #2: 12×15

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 24 S. Aberdeen in the hot West Loop came on the market in May 2016.

At 2000 square feet, it has a private rooftop deck and a 2-car garage.

The two bedrooms are on the third floor along with a den.

The kitchen has wood cabinets, black appliances and granite counter tops.

The townhouse has central air.

It is fee simple but there’s a monthly HOA of $262.

The West Loop remains one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city with McDonald’s beginning construction of its new headquarters and the expansion of the entertainment district in Fulton Market.

However, this townhouse has been reduced twice since May.

What will it take to sell this property?

Carl Zweig-Driscoll at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Or see it in person this weekend on Saturday, Dec 10 from 12-2 PM and Sunday, Dec 11 from 12-4 PM.

Unit #2: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2000 square feet

• Sold in December 2003 for $350,500
• Sold in December 2005 for $430,500
• Originally listed in May 2016 for $699,500
• Reduced twice
• Currently listed for $637,500
• Assessments of $262 a month
• Fee simple
• Taxes of $6554
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer
• 2-car private garage
• Bedroom #1: 13×13 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 13×10 (third floor)
• Den: 8×8 (third floor)
• Family room: 18×12 (main level)