Crib Chatter

This 1-bedroom loft in the Union Square Lofts at 333 W. Hubbard in River North came on the market in February 2025.

Built in 1964, the Union Square Lofts has 217 units and garage parking. It was converted into lofts in 1998.

The building has 24/7 door staff, a dog run, bike storage, a dry cleaner, and receiving room. It doesn’t appear to have an exercise room.

This is a concrete loft with concrete pillars, exposed ductwork, some exposed brick and floor-to-ceiling windows.

The listing says it is “turn key” and “fully renovated.”

There are hardwood floors in the living/dining room and carpet in the bedroom.

It has custom lighting.

There is a gas fireplace in the living room and a large balcony.

The kitchen has white and wood custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a wine fridge in the 7+ foot waterfall island that seats 4.

The bedrooms has 3/4th walls, and no windows but the listing says it would fit a king bed and desk. It has a closet with custom built-ins.

The listing says the bathroom is “fully updated” with a large shower, a dark green vanity, and white subway tiles throughout.

The loft has features that buyers look for including central air, a Bosch washer/dryer in the unit and a garage spot and storage unit are included in the price.

Union Square Lofts is near the Merchandise Mart, with its brown/purple line stops, the shops and restaurants on Wells Street and the East Bank Club.

Listed at $425,000, Redfin’s mortgage calculator tells me that it would be a monthly payment of $3889 with 20% down ($85,000) and a 30-year fixed mortgage at 7%, including property taxes of $174 a month, the HOA and taxes.

Wolf Point East nearby, on the Chicago River, has 769 square foot 1-bedrooms with contemporary finishes starting at $3199 a month. The largest 1-bedrooms, at 873 square feet, start at $4117 a month.

See those floor plans, and pictures, here.

Buyers love new.

Will this 1005 square foot loft sell quickly at $425,000?

Waldemar Komendzinski at Landmark Realtors has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #608: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1005 square feet, loft

• Sold in July 1998 for $173,000
• Sold in May 2007 for $310,000
• Sold in October 2016 in a judicial sale for $248,500
• Sold in December 2018 for $325,000
• Currently listed at $425,000
• Assessments of $894 a month (includes central air, heat, gas, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $6716
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Central Air
• Garage parking included
• Storage unit included
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom: 16×12
• Living/dining room: 17×16
• Kitchen: 16×8
• Foyer: 6×4
• Walk-in-closet: 7×5
• Balcony: 13×5

This 3-bedroom at 820 W. Webster in Lincoln Park came on the market in January 2025.

Built in 1892, 820 W. Webster has 6 units and exterior parking.

It has storage and a shared rooftop deck with skyline views.

The listing says this unit has a “perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary living.”

The unit has many of its original vintage features including 8-foot south facing windows with the original pocket shutters, crown molding, original plaster ceiling details, and pocket doors.

It has 10-foot ceilings and a wood burning fireplace in the living room.

There are rich hardwood floors throughout.

There is a separate dining room.

The kitchen is “newer” and “upgraded” with white cabinets, a custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and storage.

The primary bedroom appears to be en suite.

The third bedroom also appears to be used as a den.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and there is one exterior parking spot included.

There is private outdoor space in the form of a “newer” covered back deck.

This building is near the shops and restaurants of central Lincoln Park, Oz Park, DePaul University and the listing says its in Oscar Mayer school district.

It came on the market in January 2025 for $700,000. That’s $275,000 above the 2012 sales price of $425,000.

Is this a deal for a 3-bedroom with parking in Lincoln Park?

Mark Jak at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here (sorry, no floor plan).

Unit #3W: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1300 square feet

• Sold in March 2000 for $360,000
• Sold in March 2004 for $425,000
• Sold in March 2012 for $425,000
• Originally listed in January 2025 for $700,000
• Still listed at $700,000
• Assessments of $433 a month (includes exterior maintenance, sundeck)
• Taxes of $11,326
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Exterior parking space included
• Storage included
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 13×12
• Bedroom #2: 13×11
• Bedroom #3: 12×11
• Living room: 15×11
• Kitchen: 13×12
• Dining room: 12×12
• Foyer: 9×5
• Laundry: 4×4
• Storage: 10×8
• Deck: 14×7

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 2701 N. Racine in Lincoln Park came on the market in January 2025.

Built in 1974, this complex has 10 townhouses and outdoor assigned parking.

If the listing pictures look familiar, that’s because we chattered about this townhouse 3 years ago, in January 2022.

Back then, some of you talked about how it would be a good option for a singleton or a married couple, given the layout.

See our 2022 chatter here.

If you recall, this is a south facing, end unit townhouse with 20 foot ceilings in the living room.

The listing calls it “bursting with charm” and an “entertainer’s dream.”

The living room has a wood-burning fireplace.

There are also hardwood floors throughout all three levels.

The kitchen has dark wood cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances along with a breakfast bar.

There’s a dining room open to the kitchen and living room along with a sliding door that leads to a private, walled in, brick paver patio with a gas line. The listing also says it has a “pet friendly puppy relief station.”

The second floor has the first bedroom, a full bath and the laundry along with floor-to-ceiling windows and exposed wood ceilings.

The third floor has the other two bedrooms and a full bath that was renovated from “top to bottom” in 2023 with a walk-in-shower and in-trend natural wood vanity with black finishes.

The townhouse has a newer furnace HVAC/AC (2022), in-unit laundry and a “newer” tear off roof with a 15 year warranty (2022).

It has central air and one assigned parking space.

The townhouse is near the restaurants, coffee shops and pubs on Lincoln Avenue and is just a few blocks to the Diversey brown line station.

In January 2022, it was listed at $549,900 and I asked if it was a deal. It sold just a month later, over the list, at $601,500.

3 years later, it has come back on the market, with a renovated bathroom, for $849,900.

With Lincoln Park inventory at record lows, will the seller get the premium?

Paul Siebert and Olivia Carlson at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #A: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, townhouse, no square footage listed

• Sold in September 1986 for $144,500
• Sold in February 1990 for $195,000 (CCRD says $395,000, but I’m assuming it’s a typo. Anon(tfo) said 3 years ago he was assuming $197,500)
• Sold in November 1995 for $198,000
• Sold in October 1998 for $245,000
• Sold in April 2001 for $320,000
• Sold in March 2003 for $360,000
• Sold in December 2004 for $410,000
• Sold in June 2007 (relocation) for $435,000
• Sold in July 2007 for $375,000
• Sold in December 2013 for $475,000
• Was listed in January 2022 at $549,900
• Sold in February 2022 for $601,500
• Currently listed at $849,900
• Assessments are now $308 a month (they were $239 a month in 2022) (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes are currently $10,971 (they were $10,061 in 2022)
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the townhouse
• One assigned parking space
• Wood burning fireplace
• Skylights
• Bedroom #1: 13×13 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 12×14 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 12×11 (second floor)
• Living room: 12×19 (main floor)
• Dining room: 6×10 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 10×9 (main floor)
• Laundry: 5×5 (second floor)
• Private walled patio: 24×15

This 1-bedroom duplex-up at 1130 W. Cornelia in Lakeview came on the market in January 2025.

1130 W. Cornelia was built in 1949 and has 16 units. I couldn’t find a history of the building but it has a unique layout with an interior courtyard.

There is outdoor parking with the building.

The listing says this unit has “no one above or below” and has a “semi-open concept floor plan.”

The first floor is the living/dining room and the kitchen.

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

The second floor has the bedroom, an office and both the half bath and full bathroom.

The bedroom also has a custom built walk-in-closet.

It has walnut hardwood flooring, powered window treatments and a wood burning fireplace.

There is also a private patio in front of the unit in the building’s courtyard.

The unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and an outdoor parking place.

This building is near “everything that Lakeview has to offer.” It’s near bus lines and the subway as well as Wrigley Field, coffee shops, pubs, restaurants and the Alamo Drafthouse cinema.

Listed at $359,000, that’s a gain of $31,500 over the 2022 sales price of $327,500.

The listing calls this unit “rare and unique.”

Will it sell quickly?

Christopher Weichselbaum at Fulton Grace Realty has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Or see it in person this Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Open House from 12 to 1:30 PM.

Unit A: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, no square footage listed, duplex up

• Sold in March 1989 for $140,500
• Sold in July 1995 for $131,000
• Sold in May 1997 for $136,000
• Sold in August 2004 for $306,000
• Sold in November 2009 for $275,000
• Sold in April 2015 for $270,000
• Sold in February 2022 for $327,500
• Listed in January 2025 for $359,000
• Assessments of $322 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $6540
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Outdoor parking space included
• Wood burning fireplace
• Powered window treatments
• Bedroom: 15×11 (second floor)
• Living/dining room: 18×15 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 18×6 (main floor)
• Office: 8×6 (second floor)
• Foyer: 10×9 (main floor)
• Laundry: 5×6 (main floor)
• Terrace: 9×8 (main floor)

This 3-bedroom in Lake Point Tower at 505 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville came on the market in January 2025.

Lake Point Tower was built in 1968 and is an iconic building in Chicago with its prominent position along the Lake front.

It’s a full amenity building with 24/7 door staff and leased garage parking. Here are the amenities the listing describes:

“Lake Point Tower is superbly maintained and offers exceptional amenities, including a state-of-the-art health club, racquetball court, steam/sauna rooms, indoor & outdoor pools, business center, community room, library, bike room, playroom, dry cleaners, market, restaurant, and a private 2.5-acre park with a playground, lagoon, and BBQ area.”

This unit has lake and city views from the “preferred 02 tier.”

The listings says it has both sunrises and sunsets with views up the shore to the northern suburbs.

It was “completely renovated” in 2021 and has an open concept living/dining and kitchen with hardwood floors.

There are motorized blinds throughout and an electric fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen has two-toned cabinetry with white and dark wood, an island with a white quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet with custom organizers.

All bedrooms are carpeted.

The listing says all bathrooms have custom vanities, modern fixtures and heated flooring.

The unit has the features buyers look for including washer/dryer in the unit, leased parking in the building and there is wall unit air conditioning.

505 N Lake Shore Drive is near Navy Pier, the shops and restaurants of Streeterville, Ohio Street Beach and several bus lines are nearby.

Listed at $899,998, that’s actually just under the 2022 sales price of $900,000 when it was first sold following the renovation.

There are only 5 units on the market in the building, which has 875 units.

Is this unit under priced or is it just priced for a quick sale?

Jerry Brown at Redfin has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #6102: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1800 square feet

• Sold in June 1994 for $395,000
• Sold in September 2020 for $685,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in May 2022 for $900,000
• Currently listed at $899,998
• Assessments of $1766 a month (includes doorman, cable, clubhouse, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $16,035
• No central air but wall units
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking is leased in the building
• Electric fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 12×20
• Bedroom #2: 11×17
• Bedroom #3: 12×16
• Living/dining/kitchen: 32×33
• Walk-in-closet

This 2-bedroom in 825 W. Oakdale in Lakeview came on the market in January 2025.

Built in 1920, this building has 10 units. It does not have parking but there is “short-term” parking behind the building and street parking.

The building is in the Oakdale historic landmark district, which is famous for its terra cotta wall, homes and buildings. The block was landmarked in 2006.

This is a top floor unit with 9 foot ceilings and plenty of natural light. I don’t think it has an elevator.

The listing calls it the “perfect blend of historic charm and modern upgrades.”

It has hardwood floors throughout and “elegant” crown molding.

It has vintage features like a separate dining room and an entry foyer.

The unit has an “upgraded” chef’s kitchen with white cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry and an in-unit washer/dryer.

It has a split bedroom layout.

The unit has some of the features buyers look for including the in-unit washer/dryer, space pac cooling but no parking.

The listing says it has “newer” energy efficient windows and there is a back deck off the kitchen which fits a small table for 2.

This building is near the Wellington Brown Line stop, Trader Joe’s, Mariano’s, and the shops and restaurants of central and east Lakeview.

Listed at $350,000, that is $51,000 above the 2016 sales price.

Interested? Better hurry.

The listing says the deadline for offers is today, Monday, Jan 20, 2025, at 4 PM.

“no exceptions. No escalation clauses per seller. Please use 7.0 contract and provide POF or pre approval and signed disclosures.”

Early on Sunday the “no escalation clauses per seller” was not in the public listing. It showed up on Sunday night.

How much over list will this 2-bedroom sell for?

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

Unit #3: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1000 square feet

• Sold in July 1988 for $105,000
• Sold in June 1991 for $132,000
• Sold in September 2003 for $290,000
• Sold in October 2016 for $299,000
• Listed in January 2025 for $350,000
• Offers due on Monday, Jan 21 by 4 PM. No exceptions.
• Assessments of $343 a month (includes heat, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $5840
• Space pac cooling
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking
• Bedroom #1: 13×12
• Bedroom #2: 11×9
• Foyer: 9×4
• Kitchen: 14×9
• Living room: 16×14
• Dining room: 14×12
• Deck: 14×6

This 1-bedroom in the Hemingway House at 1850 N. Clark in East Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2024.

Built in 1969, Hemingway House has 280 units and attached leased parking. It has the amenities of many buildings built in the late 60s and early 70s including a party room, sundeck, exercise room, bike room, and an outdoor pool.

The building has door staff and on-site manager/engineer.

In another unit on the market, Unit 2108, it lists the following about the building:

“Hemingway House has gone through a 15 million restoration in the last six years, New facade, newly designed oversized windows, New Risers completed in 2018, and New A/C Chiller in 2018.”

This unit is 800 square feet and is on the penthouse floor.

It has panoramic views of Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park, the zoo and the city.

It has hardwood floors and “Pottery Barn” finishes.

The kitchen has wood cabinets and white and black appliances, including a dishwasher.

The listing says the unit has a “ton of closets.”

The bedroom has custom closet doors.

The design of the building is unique in that several tiers of units are on the “corner” with views up, or down, Clark Street.

This unit has some of the features buyers look for including air conditioning and leased parking is available. There is no washer/dryer in the unit but there is coin laundry in the building.

This building is directly across from Lincoln Park Zoo and near shops and restaurants on Clark, Wells and in Old Town and Lincoln Park. The building is on several bus routes and others are nearby.

Listed in September 2024 at $320,000, it has been reduced $10,000 to $310,000.

Is this unit a steal for those who love Lake and Park views?

Edward Motto at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

You can also see it in person at the Open House this weekend, on Saturday, Jan 18 and Sunday, Jan 19 from 1 to 3 PM.

Unit #3002: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 800 square feet

• Sold in November 1980 for $28,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in January 1987 for $75,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in March 1990 for $103,000 (per Redfin)
• Sold in April 1997 for $125,000
• Sold in May 2000 for $187,000
• Sold in September 2003 for $227,000
• Originally listed in September 2024 for $320,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $310,000
• Assessments of $871 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $5063
• Central Air
• No washer/dryer in the unit. Coin laundry in the building.
• Leased parking is available
• Bedroom: 15×11
• Living room: 16×15
• Dining room: 10×7
• Kitchen: 9×8

This 4-bedroom penthouse loft at 1000 W. Washington in the West Loop came on the market in September 2024.

1000 W. Washington used to be called the Epicenter Lofts but no one is calling it that anymore when I search the listings so they might have gotten rid of that name. In old posts about this building, I have that it was built in 1910 but this listing says 1882.

It has 179 lofts and an attached parking garage. It’s one of the few buildings in the West Loop with door staff and also has a bike room, on-site manager/engineer, a sundeck and a party room.

This duplex penthouse loft is two combined units that has “historic charm and modern amenities.”

It has exposed brick and timber beams along with a custom, floating steel staircase.

The loft has 8″ oak wide plank floors in a White Wash finish and 18 foot ceilings.

There are also custom steel and glass internal windows throughout this unit.

The main floor has the living room, dining room, kitchen and two of the four bedrooms.

It doesn’t appear that any of the bedrooms has windows. They have internal windows, however, that open into the rest of the unit and let in natural light.

The first floor has an open floor plan.

There’s a balcony off the living room.

The kitchen is a “chef’s dream” with white Shaker-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wine cooler, and a massive 15 foot island with quartz countertops that seats 8.

The second floor has two bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, and a family or sitting room.

The primary suite is a “luxurious retreat” with a walk-in-closet and an ensuite bath.

The 4 bathrooms have stone and quartz finishes with Britze fixtures.

There are motorized window shades throughout.

But one of the big selling features of this loft is the 900 square foot private rooftop terrace. It has a built-in L-shaped couch, a Dekton stone top gas fireplace and bar.

The listing calls it an “outdoor oasis.”

This loft has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and two parking spaces are included.

This building is centrally located near the Randolph Street restaurant scene and near Fulton Market. There are buses and the Morgan El stop is nearby. Whole Foods, Target and other supermarkets are just a few blocks away.

Originally listed in September 2024 at $1.6 million, it has been reduced $450,000 to $1.55 million.

This is below the 2018 sales price of $1.62 million.

Does this loft have it all for those looking for a 4-bedroom in the West Loop?

Barbara O’Connor and Hilary O’Connor at Dream Town have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #538-539: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3300 square feet, duplex loft, penthouse

• Sold in October 2018 for $1.62 million
• Originally listed in September 2024 for $1.6 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $1.55 million
• Assessments of $1621 a month (includes doorman, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet, bike room, on-site manager/engineer, sundeck, party room)
• Taxes of $19,589
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2-car parking included
• Bedroom #1: 16×13 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 13×11 (main floor)
• Bedroom #3: 12×11 (main floor)
• Bedroom #4: 12×11 (second floor)
• Living/dining room: 34×14 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 21×10 (main floor)
• Family room: 16×11 (second floor)
• Balcony: 9×5 (main floor)
• Terrace: 33×32 (third floor)

This 3-bedroom in 65 E. Goethe in the Gold Coast came on the market originally in May 2023 but it has been on and off the market during that time.

It more recently came back on the market in October 2024.

65 E. Goethe was designed by Lucien LaGrange and built in 2001. Yes, it’s already 24 years old. It was inspired by French architecture and has just 17 units and an attached parking garage.

The building has door staff, an on-site manager and a sundeck.

The listing for this unit calls it the “pinnacle of sophistication and elegance.”

It has large windows with tree top views and 3 balconies.

The listing says it has “timeless” finishes.

It has hardwood floors throughout.

The kitchen has modern gray cabinets with luxury appliances and an island with seating for 6. It does not appear to be open to the living/dining room.

The main living area appears to have a unique modern wood paneled ceiling.

There is a den, an office and a unique feature of a theater room.

The unit has a primary suite.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 2 heated garage spaces.

This building is near Oak Street Beach, the 3 Arts Cafe at RH and all the other shops and restaurants of the Gold Coast including on Division and State.

Originally listed in May 2023 for $5 million, it has been reduced several times and is now listed at $3.495 million.

Is this a deal for a unit in this prestigious building?

Julie Harron at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here (although the floor plan doesn’t appear to be loading correctly).

Unit #3W: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4390 square feet

• I couldn’t find an original sales price
• Originally listed in May 2023 for $5 million
• Reduced several times
• Withdrawn and Re-listed in October 2024
• Currently listed at $3.495 million
• Assessments of $7673 (includes heat, gas, door staff, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $66,984
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2 heated parking spaces
• Fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 20×14
• Bedroom #2: 15×13
• Bedroom #3: 14×13
• Livingdining room combo: 39×22
• Kitchen: 25×11
• Office: 13×10
• Den: 21×14
• Laundry: 14×8
• Theater: 19×9
• 3 balconies

This 2-bedroom in Bucktown Commons at 2045 W. Concord Place in Bucktown came on the market in January 2025.

Built in 2002, Bucktown Commons has 30 units and attached heated parking. It’s an elevator building but it doesn’t have any amenities.

The listing says this corner unit is the largest tier in the building at 1432 square feet.

It has North and East exposures through floor-to-ceiling windows with some skyline views.

The listing says it was “recently upgraded.”

It has an open concept living/dining room and kitchen with a 15 foot balcony.

The unit has a chef’s kitchen with white cabinets, quartz countertops with a marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beverage fridge and an oversized waterfall island that seats 3.

The unit has “newer” wood laminate floors in the main living space and carpet in the bedrooms.

It has a split floor plan on the bedrooms, both which have windows.

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

The second bathroom has a bathtub.

The listing says it has a “newer” furnace and air conditioning.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and a heated garage space is included.

It also comes with a storage cage.

In 2014, the sales pictures showed a fireplace in the living room but it’s no longer there.

The listing calls it the “best of urban living.”

Bucktown Commons is in the heart of Bucktown/Wicker Park near many shops and restaurants on Milwaukee, Damen and North Avenues including Mindy’s Bakery, Big Star, and the new Barnes & Noble. It’s less than 4 blocks from the Damen blue line stop and is near several bus lines.

Listed at $529,000, that’s $104,000 above the 2014 sales price.

Is this priced to sell quickly?

Sam Shaffer and Ann Brown at Chicago Properties Firm have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Or see it at the Open House this Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Unit #505: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1432 square feet

• Sold in July 2002 for $338,000
• Sold in March 2004 for $386,000
• Sold in July 2005 for $415,000
• Sold in May 2014 for $425,000
• Currently listed at $529,000 (includes heated garage parking space)
• Assessments of $512 a month (includes parking, cable, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $10,939
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 15×12
• Bedroom #2: 10×12
• Foyer: 5×10
• Living/dining room: 18×20
• Kitchen: 16×11
• Walk-in-closet: 8×5
• Balcony: 5×18