Crib Chatter

We last chattered about this bank owned 2-bedroom in the historic Brewster building at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview in February 2011.

See our February 2011 chatter here.

Even at $68,000 under the 2007 purchase price, not many of you thought it was much of a deal given that it was only 650 square feet.

Only Laura thought it would sell for around the list.

And she was right.

It was listed for $129,900 in February and sold for $131,000.

If you remember, it had no central air, no in-unit washer/dryer and no deeded parking.

But the kitchen and bathroom appeared intact.

The kitchen had 42 inch maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

The unit also had an eastern exposure and exposed brick walls.

Gaspar Flores at Su Familia Real Estate had the listing.

Unit #3B: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 650 square feet

• Sold in November 1994 for $80,000
• Sold in July 1997 for $90,000
• Sold in January 2007 for $198,000
• Lis pendens foreclosure filed in December 2009
• Bank owned in October 2010
• Originally listed in December 2010 for $164,900
• Reduced
• Was listed in February 2011 at $129,900
• Sold in May 2011 for $131,000
• Assessments of $339 a month
• Taxes of $1887
• No central air- window units only
• No in-unit washer/dryer
• No parking
• Bedroom #1: 13×9
• Bedroom #2: 12×10
• Living room: 15×13
• Kitchen: 11×8

We chattered about this 3-bedroom duplex down at 3251 N. Racine several times in the last year.

See our December 2010 chatter here.

In our last chatter, there really weren’t many guesses as to what this property might sell at- but it was guessed it would be under the last nearby comp on Seminary of $415,000.

The unit just closed at $407,900.

If you recall, the kitchen had 42 inch maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

2 out of the 3 bedrooms were on the main floor, with the third in the lower level.

It had the things buyers look for such as central air, washer/dryer in the unit and deeded parking.

Mark Pasquesi at Prudential Rubloff had the listing.

Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2200 square feet

• Sold in August 1995 for $225,000
• Sold in June 1999 for $320,000
• Sold in September 2005 for $485,000
• Originally listed in June 2010 for $459,900
• Reduced
• Was listed in August 2010 for $449,900 (parking included)
• Reduced
• Was listed in December 2010 for $434,900
• Sold in May 2011 for $407,900
• Assessments of $145 a month
• Taxes of $6614
• Central Air
• Side-by-side washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 15×12 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 13×11 (lower level)
• Bedroom #3: 11×10 (main level)
• Family room: 25×18 (lower level)

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom duplex down at 2629 N. Southport in Lincoln Park several times in the past several months.

See our March 2011 chatter here.

It is a short sale and has now been reduced $270,000 since its original listing in 2009.

The unit is also now listed $40,000 under the 2005 purchase price.

If you’ll recall, at 2800 square feet the unit is larger than many single family homes.

It has 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 2 are in the lower level.

The kitchen has cherry cabinets, and Dacor and Bosch stainless steel appliances along with granite counter tops.

The master bathroom is marble and the shower has body sprays.

Previously, at least one of you thought this wouldn’t sell until it was around $600k (it was then listed at $675,000).

Is this now finally priced to sell?

Nancy Finley at Keller Williams Lincoln Park still has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2800 square feet, 1 car garage parking

• Sold in January 2005 for $639,000
• Sold in November 2005 for $704,000
• Originally listed in September 2009 for $869,000
• Reduced several times
• Was listed in February 2011 for $799,900
• Reduced
• Was listed in March 2011 as a “short sale” for $675,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $599,000
• Assessments of $239 a month
• Taxes of $8983
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 17×13 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 10×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 17×12 (lower level)
• Bedroom #4: 12×12 (lower level)
• Family room: 28×17 (lower level)

This 3-bedroom townhouse at 171 W. Goethe in Old Town recently came on the market.

Built in 1980, it has a modern interior with hardwood floors and skylights.

2 of the bedrooms are located on the top floor with the third in the lower level (also used, apparently, as a family room.)

There are two outdoor spaces with a deck off the kitchen/dining room on the second floor and a landscaped patio directly off the family room on the lower level.

The kitchen has granite counter tops and thermador stainless steel appliances.

There is also a granite master bathroom.

The listing says the townhouse is 18 feet wide. It also has a private attached garage.

The townhouse is listed $126,000 over the 2004 purchase price.

Mario Greco at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See the pictures here.

171 W. Goethe: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2400 square feet, attached 1-car parking

• Sold in August 1991 for $336,000
• Sold in September 1999 for $530,000
• Sold in June 2004 for $613,000
• Currently listed for $739, 000
• Assessments of $150 a month
• Taxes of $4881
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 16×15 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 16z12 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 18×16 (lower level/ also appears to be used as a family room

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom in the small vintage building at 257 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast in December 2008 when it was bank owned.

See our December 2008 chatter here.

At that time, Laura thought it would sell between $300k and $350k.

It ended up selling for $375,000 just a month later.

Built in 1926, in a building with just 21 units, it has returned to the market and has many of the same vintage features as the prior listing.

If you recall, much of the wood paneling is still intact, including in the hallways, the dining room and a completely paneled second bedroom.

The kitchen even appears to have knotty pine cabinets. It also has stainless steel appliances.

There are 10 foot ceilings and herringbone floors.

The 2 fireplaces are decorative.

While there is no central air or deeded parking, there appears to be a washer/dryer in the unit.

The unit also may still have the rather unique second 1/2 bath (featured in the 2008 listing- but not present in any of the pictures this go around. Does it still look like this?)

Listed at $114,000 more than the January 2009 sale, will this unit command a premium to its 2009 price?

Patrick Lynch at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2BD: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in February 1988 (I couldn’t find a price)
• Bank owned in July 2008
• Was listed in August 2008 for $521,900
• Reduced several times
• Sold in January 2009 for $375,000
• Sold again in April 2009 for $395,000 (?)
• Currently listed for $489,000
• Assessments of $1110 a month (includes heat)
• Taxes of $5841
• No central air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• No parking
• Bedroom #1: 16×15
• Bedroom #2: 16×12

This 3-bedroom in the midrise building at 33 W. Huron in River North has been on the market since February 2011.

In that time it has been reduced $39,100.

The unit is listed $24,900 over the 2004 purchase price.

At 1800 square feet, it has an open kitchen/living room concept.

The kitchen has a granite island, maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

The unit also has the much sought after separate laundry room with a side by side washer/dryer.

The assessments are only $535 a month, but the building has no amenities and no doorman.

Located directly across the street from Whole Foods and within the middle of the River North/Michigan Avenue action, is this a deal?

Jena Radnay at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #606: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1800 square feet

• Sold in July 1998 for $347,000
• Sold in June 2004 for $575,000
• Originally listed in February 2011 for $639,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $599,900 (parking included)
• Assessments of $535 a month 
• Taxes of $8206
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 14×15
• Bedroom #2: 10×16
• Bedroom #3: 10×11

This 4-bedroom Victorian at 1637 W. Berwyn in Andersonville has been on the market since March 2011.

In that time, it has been reduced $39,000.

The listing says that house had the same owner for the last 50 years.

Built in 1906, the house is on a 27×125 lot and has a 2-car garage.

The listing says it has “lots of charm, but needs major updating.”

It has 10 foot ceilings, some leaded glass windows and some original woodwork.

There are, apparently, hardwood floors underneath the carpet in the living/dining rooms.

There is a 39×13 second floor and an unfinished basement.

Two out of the 4 bedrooms are on the first floor and 2 are on the second.

The house is being sold “as-is.”

Is this a steal for the location- even if the buyer has to put work into it?

Theo Shaw at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.

1637 W. Berwyn: 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car garage

• No prior sale price could be found- it was 50 years ago
• Originally listed in March 2011 for $389,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $350,000
• Taxes of $2859
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 9×11 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 9×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 11×14 (second level)
• Bedroom #4: 12×12 (second level)
• Living room: 12×15
• Family room: 9×15 (main level)

This 3-bedroom unit on the 15th floor at Helmut Jahn’s modern high rise at 600 N. Fairbanks in Streeterville has been on and off the market since 2008.

It is now listed $6,000 under the 2007 purchase price.

The unit has floor to ceiling windows and concrete ceilings.

The kitchen has Wolf, Miele and Subzero appliances and stone counter tops.

The bathrooms also have stone counter tops.

Is this a deal for the square footage in this location?

Abigail Marcus at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1501: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1746 square feet

• Sold in November 2007 for $806,000 (included the parking)
• Originally listed in September 2008  (I don’t have the original list price)
• Withdrawn in June 2009
• Currently listed at $750,000 (parking $50,000 extra)
• Assessments of $702 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, pool)
• Taxes of $10,001
• OR you can also rent it for $6000 a month (includes the parking)
• Central Air
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Bedroom #1: 17×13
• Bedroom #2: 12×15
• Bedroom #3: 12×12

We last chattered about this 2-bedroom at 2714 N. Lehmann in East Lincoln Park in January 2011.

At that time, it had just been reduced to $499,000, and was listed 18% under its 2006 purchase price.

See our prior chatter here.

Back in January, some of you thought it would sell in the $300,000s.

It’s a top floor unit with a private roof deck.

It also has upscale kitchen appliances, including Subzero, Wolf and Bosch.

Unit #3S, also on the market in the building, is under contract. It is listed at $475,000.

What will it take to finally sell this unit?

Rachel Hamilton Mann at Conlon still has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #4N: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1600 square feet

• Sold in December 2006 for $612,000
• Originally listed in April 2009 for $579,900
• Reduced
• Was listed in June 2010 for $539,000 (parking included)
• Reduced
• Was listed in January 2011 for $499,000 (parking included)
• Still listed for $499,000 (parking included)
• Assessments of $214 a month
• Taxes of $8853
• Central Air
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Bedroom #1: 16×14
• Bedroom #2: 12×11

There seem to be plenty of 2 bedroom townhouses on the market but finding a 3-bedroom townhouse like this one at 1842 N. Wilmot in Bucktown isn’t quite as easy.

Off and on the market since August 2009, the townhouse has been reduced $140,000.

It is now listed about $45,000 under the 2005 purchase price.

Built in 1997 on a 18×100 lot, the townhouse has 2 bedrooms on the upper floor and 1 on the lower level.

There is also a lower level family room and 2 fireplaces.

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

The townhouse also has a rare 2-car garage.

Is this a deal?

Sarah Ahmed at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Or see it in person at the Open House, on Sunday, May 1 at 11:30 to 1 PM.

1842 N. Wilmot: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car garage

• Sold in October 2005 for $595,000
• Originally listed in August 2009 for $689,900
• Reduced numerous times
• Currently listed for $549,900
• Taxes of $8200
• I don’t see the assessments (if any) listed
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 14×19 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 12×11 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 13×15 (lower level)
• Family room: 20×14 (lower level)