Crib Chatter

This 1-bedroom coach house at 1226 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in December 2025.

1226 N. Dearborn Parkway was built in 1901 and has a mansion house in the front (see above) and several coach houses with their own private entrances, behind the main house. There are 13 units in the condo association.

There is a bike room and storage as well as a shared gated interior courtyard with tables and seating.

The building does not have parking.

This 2-story coach house faces east into the courtyard and has a private entrance.

The listing says it lives like a private single family residence.

The main level has soaring ceilings with the kitchen/living room and a powder room.

The listing says the kitchen has been renovated with sleek white cabinets, stone countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, and an island with seating.

The second level is the primary suite with space for a home office, a walk-in-closet, loft storage and a full en suite bathroom with walk-in-shower and heated floor tile.

There is a Juliet balcony in the bedroom which overlooks the courtyard.

There is no central air but a window a/c unit.

There’s also no in-unit washer/dryer but the main building has a laundry room. The Redfin realtor notes on the listing also says you can put in the washer/dryer (be sure to confirm this).

There’s no parking but it’s available to rent in the neighborhood. Or maybe you don’t need a car in this location.

The building allows cats, but no dogs.

This building is near the Jewel on Division, the shops and restaurants in the Gold Coast on Division, Rush and State. Old Town shops and restaurants, including Aldi, are also nearby.

There are buses and the red line stop at Clark and Division nearby.

Listed at $475,000, that is $90,000 above the September 2022 sale at $385,000.

Is this coach house a unique property in the Gold Coast at under $500,000?

David Heck at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #B: 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 1100 square feet

• Sold in February 1991 for $85,000
• Sold in September 2012 for $190,000
• Sold in September 2022 for $385,000
• Currently listed at $475,000
• Assessments of $338 a month (includes lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, bike room, storage)
• Taxes of $7,528
• No central air- wall unit cooling
• No in-unit washer/dryer but laundry room in the main building
• No parking but available to rent in the neighborhood
• Bedroom: 18×17 (second floor)
• Living/dining room: 17×11 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 14×8 (main floor)

This 2-bedroom at 450 W. Briar Place in East Lakeview came on the market in November 2025.

Built in 1969 (although some listings say 1968 and others say 1972), 450 W. Briar has 142 units and an attached parking garage.

It has an exercise room and a rooftop pool with a sundeck. The building was converted to condos in 2005, during the housing boom.

The listing says this is the largest, and only 2/1.5, in the building.

It has north views from floor-to-ceiling windows and from a private balcony that extends across the unit.

The kitchen is “modern” and open to the living room with dark wood and glass cabinets, granite countertops, a custom backsplash and an island open to the living room.

The living room is a living/dining combo.

It has dark hardwood floors throughout, including in the bedrooms.

The primary bedroom has a large walk-in-closet.

The second bedroom is being used as an office.

This unit has some of the features buyers look for including washer/dryer combo in the unit, there’s no central air but wall unit heating/cooling, but there’s no parking with the unit. However, there is a garage in the building so perhaps rental parking is available.

This building is near the Mariano’s, Belmont Harbor, Wrigley Field, and the shops and restaurants on Broadway and Clark. There are multiple bus routes nearby.

This unit was listed in November 2025 for $325,000 but recently reduced $10,000 to $315,000.

It’s $32,500 above the 2019 sales price of $282,500.

However, it’s still $95,000 below what it sold for in the original housing bubble sale in 2005 of $410,000.

Why isn’t this unit selling in this hot market?

Sarah Leonard and Jim Brown at Legacy Properties have the listing. See the pictures here. Sorry, no floor plan.

Unit #13G: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 700 square feet

• Sold in October 2005 for $410,000
• Lis pendens foreclosure filed in January 2018
• Sold in December 2018 for $235,000
• Sold in January 2019 for $282,500
• Originally listed in November 2025 for $325,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $315,000
• Assessments of $741 a month (includes exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $6962
• No central air- but heat/cooling wall units
• Washer/dryer combo in the unit
• No parking (but there is a garage in the building)
• Bedroom #1: 15×10
• Bedroom #2: 10×10
• Living/dining room: 17×15
• Kitchen: 10×10
• Balcony

This 2-bedroom in 909 W. Washington Blvd in the West Loop came on the market in January 2026.

Built in 2005, 909 W. Washington has 108 units and heated attached garage parking.

It has door-staff, an exercise room and a big common terrace for “summer hangs.”

This unit is a corner unit with open concept living, dining and kitchen.

It has oversized windows and exposed duct work, but it’s not a loft.

It has a fireplace in the living room with custom built-ins.

The kitchen has been “updated” and has gray cabinets, stone countertops, a white subway tile backsplash, an oversized breakfast bar with “all new” Thermador stainless steel appliances (2022) and an added wine fridge.

There are hardwood floors in the living/dining and kitchen and carpet in the bedrooms.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet with California Closets and an ensuite bathroom with dual vanity, quartz countertops and a walk-in-shower.

The second bedroom has custom built-ins with a desk and Murphy bed.

The unit has Wifi enabled smart shades.

It has the features buyers look for including a new washer/dryer in the unit (2024), new HVAC (2022) and garage parking is available for $20,000 extra.

This building is near the Randolph Street restaurant row, Fulton Market, Mary Bartelme Park with its farmers market, SoHo House, Whole Foods, Mariano’s and Skinner.

The unit also comes with a storage locker and has a private balcony.

It last sold during the pandemic, in 2021, when the market was hot. It went under contract in 3 days and sold for the full asking price.

Listed this time for $699,900, that’s $116,400 over the 2021 sales price of $583,500.

Inventory has fallen sharply since 2021.

Will the seller get the premium in the hot West Loop?

Michele Gubser at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #508: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1300 square feet

• Sold in August 2005 for $394,000
• Sold in June 2014 for $366,000
• Sold in August 2021 for $583,500
• Currently listed at $699,900
• Assessments of $725 a month (includes heat, gas, doorman, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $8,184
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking is $20,000 extra
• Fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 13×14
• Bedroom #2: 11×12
• Living room: 21×15
• Dining room: 13×6
• Kitchen: 8×11
• Balcony: 10×6

This 3-bedroom in 474 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville came on the market in October 2025.

Built in 1991, 474 N. Lake Shore Drive was a luxury apartment building which was converted to condos during the housing boom in 2005-2006.

It has 502 units and an attached parking garage with deeded parking.

It’s a full amenity building with door staff, an exercise room, a community room which was recently renovated, an indoor lap pool, and a 16th floor sundeck which the listing says has recently been redone with grills, a pergola and outdoor furniture.

This is a Southwest corner unit with views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the City.

It has “light colored” hardwood floors in the main living area and carpet in the 3 bedrooms.

The kitchen is open to the living/dining room and has “light colored” cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

The primary bedroom is en suite with a walk-in closet.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air, a new side-by-side washer/dryer in the hallway behind a barn door, and deeded garage parking is available for $35,000 extra.

This building is near Navy Pier and on the Ogden Slip. It’s surrounded by shops and restaurants, and near the Target and AMC Theater at River East. There are buses nearby.

I had to take a new picture of this building due to the new high rise going up in the old Spire location which can be seen out the window in some of the pictures of this unit.

474 N. Lake Shore Drive used to be among the tallest buildings in this neighborhood. But now it has a new neighbor.

Listed at $575,000 plus $35,000 for parking, or $610,000, in October 2025, it remains at that price.

20% down with the parking is $122,000. At a 30-year fixed at 6.2%, Redfin tells me that’s a monthly payment of $6041 a month including insurance and HOA.

The new high rise will be luxury apartments. It’s doubtful you’ll be able to get a 1600 square foot 3-bedroom for $6041 a month. More likely the price point will be $8,000+.

But it will be all new, with upgraded finishes and similar views.

Is the rental building the competition for this unit?

Gail Spreen at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #5008: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1600 square feet

• Converted to condos in 2005
• First sales appears to be October 2012 for $542,000
• Originally listed in October 2025 for $575,000
• Currently still listed at $575,000
• Assessments of $1670 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exercise room, pool, Internet)
• Taxes of $11,035
• Central Air
• Side-by-side washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking is $35,000 extra
• Bedroom #1: 12×12
• Bedroom #2: 12×14
• Bedroom #3: 12×11
• Living room: 19×16
• Dining room: 9×14
• Kitchen: 8×13

This 2-bedroom in 1516 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in June 2025 but has been on and off the market since.

Built in 1974, 1516 N. State Parkway has 64 units and attached rental parking.

The building has just 4 units per floor, door staff, an exercise room, an outdoor pool, common areas near the pool with grills and a television viewing area, a live-in engineer, and a laundry room.

If it looks familiar, that’s because we last chattered about it in August 2022 when it was a large 1-bedroom.

It was a 3-bedroom originally but many of you in 2022 thought it would be nice to have an office space instead of just 1-bedroom.

You also thought they may have “over” updated it with the luxury appliances and cabinetry.

See our August 2022 chatter here.

They listened to your gripes about the office because the unit has come back on the market as a 2/2 with the second bedroom now a guest suite, home office or “creative studio.”

The rest of the unit is still the same.

There is bleached white oak wide plank flooring throughout.

The guest suite/office is separated from the living room by sliding opaque glass panels.

The bedroom has a huge walk-in-closet and a bath with a soaking tub. The second bath has a pulsing shower.

The kitchen has “high end” white Italian kitchen cabinets with integrated Subzero and Wolf appliances and a full-size wine fridge. In the last listing it also had a built-in espresso machine.

The unit has floor to ceiling windows, and in the last listing it had remote blinds, that look out over a private 650 square foot walled terrace which has grass, concrete and planters.

The building allows pets so you could have a space for your dog right outside your door.

It has some of the features buyers look for including central air and rental parking is available. In 2022 it was $190 a month. However, there is no in-unit washer/dryer.

This building is at the north end of the Gold Coast, putting it just steps away from Lincoln Park and near the shops and restaurants of Old Town.

Listed in June 2025 for $650,000, it has been reduced to $550,000. This is $10,000 below the 2023 sales price.

What will sell this unit in 2026?

Olivia Pulley at eXp Realty has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #5D: 2 bedroom, 2 baths, it was 1415 square feet in 2022 but no square footage is listed now

• Sold in November 2106 for $384,000
• Originally listed in April 2022 for $625,000
• Sold in April 2023 for $560,000
• Originally listed in June 2025 for $650,000
• Reduced several times
• Currently listed at $550,000
• Assessments are now $1414 a month (they were $1438 a month in August 2022)(includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, Internet, exercise room, outdoor pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes are now $9435 (they were $8217 in August 2022)
• Central Air
• No washer/dryer in the unit (laundry room in the building)
• Rental parking (was $190 a month in 2022)
• Bedroom #1: 13×17
• Bedroom #2: 12×17
• Living room: 9×17
• Kitchen: 14×10
• Den: 15×21???
• Terrace: now 50×26

This 3-bedroom in Kingsbury on the Park at 653 N. Kingsbury in River North came on the market in January 2025.

If it looks familiar, that’s because we last chattered about it in June 2023. Most of you thought it was a nice property although there were complaints about the finishes and the 13 foot ceilings.

See our June 2023 chatter here.

If you remember, Kingsbury on the Park was built in 2003 and has 121 units and attached garage parking.

It has 24/7 door staff, on-site management and an exercise room.

This unit is unique in that it is just one of two units in the building with 13 foot ceilings, however just one part of the unit has the taller ceilings.

It has floor to ceiling windows with motorized shades and North and East views.

The unit has two parts, the upstairs that has the foyer, primary suite with a walk-in-closet and en suite bathroom with a walk-in-shower and separate tub, an office/bedroom and the laundry room.

The downstairs has the living/dining room, kitchen, guest bedroom with an en suite bath and a second full bath that is used as a powder room along with a “hidden” bar/pantry that has wine/beverage refrigerators. It’s the downstairs that has 13 foot ceilings.

It has wide plank luxury wood flooring throughout the downstairs level and stone tile in most other parts of the unit with carpet in the primary suite.

The kitchen has bulthaup custom cabinetry, granite countertops, SubZero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher.

But the big selling feature of this unit is the 2600 square foot cascading terrace which the listing calls a “true urban oasis rarely found in the city.”

The terrace has a pergola, planters and beds for trees, flowers, vegetables and herbs. The 2023 listing said it had water and power access including an irrigation system and lights. The prior listing also said it had a gas hook-up and storage shed but I’m not sure if it still has the shed.

It has a huge outdoor living area with a firepit.

This unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and it includes 2 garage parking spaces.

The listing says the building is within Ogden Elementary school boundaries.

Kingsbury on the Park is near 2 dog parks, the Chicago River, the East Bank Club, the shops and restaurants of West River North.

This unit has come on the market for $1.499 million, which is $249,000 above the December 2023 price of $1.25 million.

Chicago prices have risen since 2023, and inventory has fallen further.

Will the seller get this premium in 2026?

Jennifer Mills at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #704: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2000 square feet, 2 levels

• Sold in December 2003 for $656,000
• Was listed in June 2023 at $1.5 million
• Sold in December 2023 for $1.25 million 
• Currently listed at $1.499 million
• Assessments are now $2156 a month (they were $1690 a month in June 2023)(includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes are now $19,344 (they were $18,433 in December 2023)
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2 car garage parking included
• Additional storage cage
• Bedroom #1: 15×14
• Bedroom #2: 13×14
• Bedroom #3: 11×14
• Living room: 16×14
• Dining room: 16×10
• Kitchen: 15×10
• Laundry room: 6×9
• Terrace: 25×54

This 1-bedroom in Marina City at 300 N. State St. in River North came on the market in September 2025.

Marina City was designed in 1959 by Bertrand Goldberg and completed construction in 1964. Both towers have 65 stories. The complex is unique in River North as it has a marina along the river with boat docks.

The towers have 896 units and 800 parking spaces which is valet parking. Originally built as apartments, they were converted to condominiums in 1977.

It’s a full service building with 24/7 door staff, a fitness center, rooftop dec, party room, an on-site market, a dry cleaner, an on-site management and engineer.

The last few years we’ve started to see quite a few of these units “gut rehabbed” like this one has been.

It has hardwood floors throughout and brand new electrical.

The kitchen is also brand new with warm wood cabinetry, a tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, generous counter space and an island open to the living room.

There are two balconies, one off the living room and one off the bedroom, which face the Chicago River and have River, Lake Michigan and downtown skyline views from the 45th floor.

The bathroom has been “fully renovated” and offers a “spa-like” experience with a walk-in glass shower.

This unit has some of the features that buyers look for including in-unit washer/dryer, wall unit cooling and the heat is electric. Valet garage parking is available.

This building is near the Mag Mile, the River Walk, shops and restaurants of River North and the Loop. There are subway stops and plenty of bus routes nearby.

This unit last sold before the rehab in 2023 for $265,000. It came back on the market in September 2025 for $345,000.

It has been reduced to $329,000.

The listing says the building is “investor friendly.”

Buyers love “new”. And these buildings are popular with architecture buffs who like views.

Will this sell in 2026 as inventory remains low?

Nitasha Kassam at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #4512: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 725 square feet

• Sold in June 1990 for $70,500
• Sold in July 2003 for $190,000
• Sold in August 2005 for $260,000
• Sold in June 2023 for $265,000
• Originally listed in September 2025 for $345,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $329,000
• Assessments of $798 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $5907
• No central air but wall units
• Electric heat
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Valet parking is available
• Bedroom: 10×15
• Kitchen: 11×15
• Living room: 17×16
• Laundry: 6×6
• Balcony: 21×10

This 2-bedroom in 2440 N. Lakeview in Lincoln Park came on the market in October 2025.

Built in 1927 by Russman & Hirshfeld, it is on Lincoln Park and has Lake Michigan views.

The building has 97 units and an attached parking garage. There are just 2 apartments per floor.

It’s a full service building with 24/7 doormen, an exercise room and a rooftop deck with grills.

This building is a co-op, so property taxes are included in the HOAs.

This unit has “elegance and comfort” with a private elevator that opens to a gracious foyer.

There are arches in the entry way.

Like many vintage units, it has a separate dining room and a formal living room but there is not extensive crown molding or a fireplace.

It has hardwood floors throughout.

The kitchen is not open to the living space. It has checkerboard floors, white cabinets and white appliances with stone countertops.

Both bedrooms are en suite and the bathrooms have pedestal sinks. One of the bathrooms has a tub.

This unit has the features buyers look for including space pac cooling, in-unit washer/dryer and parking is available for $135 a month.

It’s rare to find a vintage building with all three of these features.

This building is near the shops and restaurants on Clark Street in East Lincoln Park. It’s also near bus routes and, of course, Lincoln Park.

Listed in October 2025 for $500,000, it has been reduced $25,000 to $475,000.

There are now just 61 properties for sale in all of Lincoln Park. That is record low inventory.

Redfin says this unit has been viewed on their site 4,299 times.

Will this seller ultimately get their price with inventory this low? And what will happen to inventory this spring?

Sheila Begg Troy at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #11D: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet

• I can’t find a prior sales price as it’s a co-op
• Originally listed in October 2025 for $500,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $475,000
• Assessments of $2324 a month (includes heat, gas, taxes, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet, on-site manager/engineer, bike room)
• Taxes are included in the assessment
• Space Pac cooling
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Garage parking available for $135 a month
• Bedroom #1: 19×12
• Bedroom #2: 17×12
• Living room: 19×13
• Dining room: 17×12
• Kitchen: 14×9

This 2-bedroom at 100 E. Walton in the Gold Coast came on the market in November 2025.

100 E. Walton was built in 1969 and has 260 units and attached garage parking.

It has 24/7 door staff, an exercise room, an on-site engineer, a party room, a roof top outdoor pool, and a sundeck.

This listing says it has had a “brand-new” renovation and is move-in ready.

It has been renovated from “top to bottom.”

The unit is a corner unit with east and south views windows. The listing says it has “partial” lake views. Both bedrooms also have windows.

It has recessed and accent lighting, all- new flooring (luxury vinyl?), new doors and baseboards and upgraded plumbing.

The kitchen is brand-new with white custom cabinets, marble countertops with matching backsplash, a marble peninsula with seating, and white high end Cafe appliances. It has also been opened to the living room now.

The living room has a designer framed electric fireplace with wood accents.

The second bedroom has a 3-panel sliding door so that it can be used as a guest room or office. It doesn’t appear to have a closet but it does have windows.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including washer/dryer in the unit, central air, and parking is available in the building and nearby.

This building is near the Gold Coast shopping scene including Oak Street and Rush, as well as the Mag Mile. The listing says it’s “steps” from Oak Street Beach, it’s dining, nightlife and cafes.

It’s near numerous bus lines.

Bought in August 2025 for $223,000, it has come back on the market fully renovated at $399,500.

Buyers love “new.”

With no new high rise buildings getting built downtown right now, is a renovated unit the best a buyer can do?

Ramona Antonesi at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #14D: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, no square footage listed but in the Redfin listing it said 925 sq ft in the govt data section

• Sold in June 1989 for $69,000
• Sold in May 2013 for $315,000
• Sold in July 2017 for $260,000
• Sold in July 2022 for $220,000
• Sold in August 2025 for $223,000
• Currently listed at $399,500
• Assessments of $1110 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, exercise room, on-site engineer, party room. pool and a sundeck.
• Taxes of $5517 
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking is available
• Electric fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 15×16
• Bedroom #2: 14×18
• Kitchen: 11×11
• Living room: 19×17

It’s been difficult to find properties to crib on as the inventory continues to drop in the GreenZone.

November and December are usually the low points of the year anyway, due to the holidays and the slower winter market. Sellers wait until January to list to get the spring buyers.

This year, inventory was already at a low in November but it has fallen further. I was wondering if Lincoln Park would eventually fall under a 100 homes, and now it has.

All this data is from a Redfin neighborhood search..

• Lincoln Park: 98 homes
• Lakeview: 165 homes
• Bucktown: 26 homes
• Wicker Park: 23 homes
• West Loop: 115 homes
• Streeterville: 185 homes
• Andersonville: 13 homes
• Hyde Park: 57 homes
• South Loop: 195 homes

For some perspective, when I started this blog in 2007, Lakeview would have 4,000 properties listed on any given day. In the South Loop, during the housing bubble, developers were planning 10,000 new condos (they all didn’t get built before the bust.)

The low inventory in the downtown markets should help boost prices there.

We have already seen low inventory cause bidding wars in the other GreenZone neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Lakeview.

This townhouse at 820 W. Wolfram in Lakeview just came on the market this week. If it looks familiar, that’s because we have chattered about it several times over the years.

Built in 1979, it’s one of the front-facing units with “seamless indoor/outdoor” living.

The unit was remodeled in 2014 and last sold in 2020.

From our 2019 chatter which you can read here:

It has a glass wall that opens to a protected, brick walled landscaped garden that faces the street thus the “indoor/outdoor” seamless living.

The kitchen has white modern cabinets with Wolf, Bosch and Subzero appliances and waterfall countertops.

There are frosted sliding room doors and walls of marble.

The third bedroom is on the third floor with the other two bedrooms on the second floor.

This floor has walls of solid glass doors that opened and closed depending on how you want to define the space.

There is no basement.

The townhouse has the other features buyers look for including central air and an outdoor parking space.

The current listing now says:

***MULTIPLE OFFER RECEIVED, HIGHEST AND BEST DUE WEDNESDAY AT 7.

What will this sell for this time with record low inventory in Lakeview?

Will prices continue to soar in 2026 due to low inventory?

Jim Abbott at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #F: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed once again (but old listings show these townhouses as 1530 square feet)

• Sold in April 1990 for $360,000
• Sold in November 1993 for $197,000
• Sold in August 2013 for $80,000 (according to public records)
• Renovated
• Sold in August 2014 for $775,000
• Sold in October 2018 for $715,000
• Sold in May 2020 for $705,000
• Currently listed at $825,000
• “Multiple offers, highest and best due”
• No assessments because it’s fee simple
• Taxes are now $12,448 (they were $9,362 in 2019, $11,220 in 2018 and $6916 in 2014)
• Central Air
• Parking included
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 17×15 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 12×11 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 12×11 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 18×9 (main floor)
• Living room: 15×14 (main floor)
• Walk-in-closet: 8×6 (third floor)
• Laundry: 3×3 (main floor)
• Terrace: 20×15