I don’t have a picture of this 5-bedroom single family house at 67 E. Bellevue in the Gold Coast even though it’s been on and off the market since September 2010.
It’s being sold as a teardown. The listing says “sold as is.”
The current house has 3 stories and a 1-car garage on a 17×100 lot.
Built in 1883, it has 4272 square feet. The listing says a 5000 square foot house could be built on the lot.
The listing also says, “facade and real estate tax freeze available to new owner.”
It was originally listed in September 2010 for $1.995 million and has been reduced ever since.
A year ago, in February 2012, it was listed for $1.675 million.
The house is now listed just $25,000 above the 2002 price.
After all these years, will this hot market finally produce a buyer for this property?
What could be built on a lot this size?
Laura Rubin at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.
67 E. Bellevue: 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4272 square feet, 1 car garage
- Sold in August 1995 for $530,000
- Sold in December 2002 for $1.525 million
- Sold in March 2005 for $1.675 million
- Originally listed in September 2010 for $1.995 million
- Reduced numerous times
- Was listed in February 2012 for $1.675 million
- Reduced
- Currently listed at $1.55 million
- Taxes of $24,958
- “Facade and real estate tax freeze available to new owner”
- Being sold as a teardown and “as is”
February 28th, 2013 | Posted in Gold Coast, Single family homes | 36 Comments
This 5-bedroom vintage single family home at 1700 W. Wilson in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Uptown came on the market in October 2012. (Sorryabout the massive tree right in the middle of the picture! LOL. It was hard for me to get a good angle on this house.)
The listing says it is a mediterranean with a tile roof and stucco but it also lists it as a “colonial.”
Since it has a colonial looking interior with dark wood door frames, a beamed dining room ceiling and a traditional built-in hutch, and not many mediterranean features, I’m going with colonial (with a mediterranean flair.)
Built in 1909 it is on an extra large corner lot measuring 45×108 and has a 2-car garage (Sabrina’s note: yes- it HAS parking!)
The listing says it has an updated kitchen and baths along with plumbing and electric.
The kitchen has cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
The house has some unique features including a front sunroom and a veranda off the master bedroom.
There is a basement with a 7.5 foot ceiling and a finished studio attic measuring 23×20.
The house only has one full bath and 2 half baths. It also doesn’t have central air.
Originally listed at $1.1 million it has been reduced $351,000 since October.
Does having only 1-bathroom matter? Or is it the price that is keeping this property on the market?
John Wyman at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.
1700 W. Wilson: 5 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 half baths, no square footage listed
- Sold in September 1986 (no price available)
- Originally listed in October 2012 for $1.1 million
- Reduced several times
- Currently listed at $749,000
- Taxes of $8813
- No central air- window units only
- 2-car garage
- Wood burning fireplace
- Bedroom #1: 18×13 (second floor)
- Bedroom #2: 11×11 (second floor)
- Bedroom #3: 11×11 (second floor)
- Bedroom #4: 13×10 (second floor)
- Bedroom #5: 12×10 (main level)
- Attic: 23×20
February 27th, 2013 | Posted in Ravenswood, Single family homes | 37 Comments
Someone mentioned that it’s hard to find a loft big enough to raise children in but this 3-bedroom in the Gaertner Building at 1201 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park would seem to qualify.
This loft has exposed brick and large industrial windows with tall ceilings.
The listing says there’s no unit above or below it so you don’t have to worry about noise.
It has a private tiered deck.
The bedrooms are enclosed so you don’t have to be concerned with sound like you would with many lofts.
The kitchen has maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.
It’s in the Oscar Mayer school district and there’s a Starbucks directly across the street.
It has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and the highly coveted 2-car parking.
Would you raise your kids in an urban loft?
Rose Marie Russ at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #7: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car parking
- Sold in August 2001 for $504,500
- Sold in September 2003 for $550,000
- Sold in August 2005 (messed up price in the ccrd)
- Sold in June 2008 for $780,000
- Originally listed in November 2012 for $699,000
- Still listed at $699,000
- Assessments of $427 a month
- Taxes of $9213
- Bedroom #1: 19×12
- Bedroom #2: 13×10
- Bedroom #3: 11×11
February 27th, 2013 | Posted in Lincoln Park, Lofts | 111 Comments
This 4-bedroom duplex down at 1130 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park recently came back on the market.
It was listed from May to December of 2012 before being pulled from the market.
The building is a 3-unit vintage greystone.
The unit has a chef’s kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a wine cooler.
It is open to the main living and dining room in the open layout configuration that is favored by many buyers today.
3 of the 4 bedrooms are on the main level with the fourth in the lower level along with a family room.
It has central air, garage parking and washer/dryer in the unit.
Originally listed in May 2012 for $689,000, it has been reduced $59,100.
It is now listed $17,600 under the 2007 price at $629,900.
There aren’t many 4-bedroom duplex downs listed under $650,000 in Lincoln Park.
Is this now priced to sell?
Robert Picciariello at Prello Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #1: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1800 square feet, 1 car garage
- Sold in June 2001 for $518,000
- Sold in March 2007 for $647,500
- Originally listed in May 2012 for $689,000
- Reduced
- Withdrawn in December 2012
- Currently listed for $629,900
- Assessments of $143 a month
- Taxes of $6663
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Bedroom #1: 11×14 (main level)
- Bedroom #2: 8×10 (main level)
- Bedroom #3: 8×10 (main level)
- Bedroom #4: 8×13 (lower level)
- Family room: 19×18 (lower level)
February 26th, 2013 | Posted in Lincoln Park | 62 Comments
We’ve chattered about this building at 1402 W. Byron in Southport in the past.
Previously, we discussed a 3-bedroom first floor unit that was partially a garden unit. It was on and off the market for 3 years.
See our previous chatter here.
Now, this second floor 3-bedroom recently came on the market but the listing says it “sold before print.”
At 1800 square feet, it has 3 regular sized bedrooms along with an open living room/dining room.
The kitchen has maple cabinets, granite counter tops and black appliances.
It has the other features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and garage parking included.
The unit is also in the Blaine school district.
It was listed at $449,000, or $1,000 above the 2004 purchase price, and went under contract “before print.”
Is the key to a quick sale in this hot market pricing it at 2002-2004 prices out of the gate?
Mario Greco at Prudential Rubloff had the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #2W: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1800 square feet
- Sold in February 1999 for $326,000
- Sold in July 2002 for $414,000
- Sold in May 2004 for $448,000
- Sold in June 2006 for $487,000
- Currently listed for $449,000
- Under contract “before print”
- Assessments of $163 a month
- Taxes of $6585
- Bedroom #1: 15×14
- Bedroom #2: 12×10
- Bedroom #3: 12×10
February 26th, 2013 | Posted in Southport | 30 Comments
We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1805 W. Cornelia in Roscoe Village several times before.
See our October 2012 chatter here.
It was originally listed as a single family home on a double lot and then re-listed as two separate lots but now has been relisted again as a home on a double lot, measuring 50×125.
The house has a koi pond, a pergola with fire pit and a dog run.
However, there doesn’t appear to be a garage or any off street parking.
Two of the four bedrooms are on the second floor with two on the main floor.
The house has a cathedral beamed great room with skylights.
The listing says there is hardwood floors under the carpet on the main floor.
It also has a partially finished basement and central air.
The property has now been reduced $110,000 from its April 2012 list price.
Is this finally priced to sell?
Kenneth Marier at Prudential Rubloff still has the listing. See the pictures here.
1805 W. Cornelia: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, no square footage, no parking
- Sold in September 1995 for $93,500
- Sold in April 2002 for $335,000
- 1809 W. Cornelia vacant land sold in May 2005 for $410,000
- Was listed in April 2012 for $899,000
- Reduced
- Currently listed at $789,000
- Taxes of $9965
- Taxes on the second lot at 1809 W. Cornelia were $6278 in the old listing
- Central Air
- Bedroom #1: 17×25 (second floor)
- Bedroom #2: 15×14 (second floor)
- Bedroom #3: 8×12 (main floor)
- Bedroom #4: 11×11 (main floor)
February 25th, 2013 | Posted in Roscoe Village, Single family homes | 20 Comments
This 2-bedroom loft at 1000 W. Diversey in Lakeview just came on the market.
We’ve chattered about a loft in this building before but that one had a rooftop deck.
This is the building that includes the Starbucks at Sheffield and Diversey and is across the street from the Lincoln Park Athletic Club
It has many of the features loft lovers crave including 18 foot ceilings, exposed brick (including in one of the bathrooms) and a lofted bathroom.
The listing says there is a “brand new” kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.
The loft has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and a garage parking space.
But the listing also says that the buyer “must have 20% down.”
Will that downpayment requirement keep this loft on the market?
How many buyers have 20% down in this price range?
Andrea Farley at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #3F: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1800 square feet, 1 car garage
- Sold in May 1991 for $212,000
- Sold in August 1997 for $225,000
- Sold in March 1999 for $291,000
- Currently listed for $399,000
- Assessments of $369 a month
- Taxes of $6061
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Bedroom #1: 17×12
- Bedroom #2: 14×13
February 25th, 2013 | Posted in Lakeview, Lofts | 30 Comments
This 2-bedroom loft at 400 N. Racine in West Town just came on the market (or is this the West Loop? It’s north of the railroad tracks so I’m calling it West Town.)
It’s not the small packaged and staged type of loft we normally see.
At 2650 square feet it has a wide open floor plan (few walls!) with coated concrete and wood floors and 13 1/2 foot ceilings.
It has an industrial stainless steel kitchen with stainless steel counter tops on the island.
The loft has the amenities buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and gated parking.
It’s listed $69,000 over the 2005 price at $449,000.
Will this unique space get the premium?
Quin O’Brien at 4 Sale Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #106: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2650 square feet
- Sold in April 1996 for $162,500
- Sold in March 2005 for $380,000
- Currently listed at $449,000
- Assessments of $265 a month
- Taxes of $5267
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Gated parking included
- Bedroom #1: 16×13
- Bedroom #2: 16×13
February 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Lofts, West Town | 40 Comments
We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom new(er) construction single family home at 5692 N. New Hampshire in Old Norword Park several times over the last few years because it originally came on the market in 2009.
See our 2011 chatter here.
It was 5-bedrooms in its last listing and I can’t figure out what happened to the fifth bedroom, which was in the basement. Did it become the recreation room?
If you recall, the house is located on the highly coveted circle.
Built in 2007, the house has 12-foot ceilings and 5 fireplaces.
There are Brazilian walnut wood floors throughout as well as a 12 seat home theater complete with leather reclining seats.
The kitchen has unique stone work, custom cabinets and onyx counter tops.
Built on an oversized 50×200 lot, it has a rare city 4-car garage with a 600 square foot attic.
In 2011, it was listed at $1.299 million.
It’s been reduced to $975,000.
Will it finally find a buyer under $1 million?
Carol Larson at Baird & Warner now has the listing. See the pictures here.
5692 N. New Hampshire: 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4 car garage, 4904 square feet
- Sold in September 1994 for $240,000
- New construction in 2007
- Originally listed in February 2009 for $1.895 million
- Reduced
- Was listed in October 2010 at $1,399,900
- Reduced
- Currently listed at $1.299 million
- Withdrawn in November 2012
- Re-listed in February 2013 for $975,000
- Taxes now $6323 (they were $5540 in 2011)
- Central Air
- Bedroom #1: 24×13 (second floor)
- Bedroom #2: 14×14 (second floor)
- Bedroom #3: 14×13 (second floor)
- Bedroom #4: 14×13 (second floor)
- Maid room: 29×22 (third floor)
- Theater room: 22×15 (basement)
- Recreation room: 24×20 (basement)
February 22nd, 2013 | Posted in Old Norwood Park, Single family homes | 49 Comments
We’ve chattered about the distress sales like this 2-bedroom loft in the Paramount Lofts at 1645 W. Ogden in the West Loop before.
The Paramount Lofts has 206 units so it’s taking awhile to work through all the foreclosures.
This loft had a lis pendens filed in 2008 and only become bank owned in March 2012.
At 1100 square feet, it has hardwood floors and the kitchen is intact except for the appliances. It has maple cabinets and granite counter tops.
The bathrooms are marble.
It has a washer/dryer hook-up, central air and a 1-car garage is included.
The unit is listed 47% under its 2006 price at $136,000.
Is this a deal?
Nekesha Burton at Reflective Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #417: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1100 square feet
- Sold in April 2006 for $271,000
- Lis pendens filed in January 2008
- Bank owned in March 2012
- Listed in February 2012 for $136,000 (parking included)
- Assessments of $396 a month (includes doorman)
- Taxes of $2354
- Central Air
- Washer/dryer hook-ups
- Bedroom #1: 15×11
- Bedroom #2: 14×12
February 21st, 2013 | Posted in Foreclosures, Lofts, West Loop | 21 Comments
