Crib Chatter

We chattered about this vintage 3-bedroom Ukranian Village house at 953 N. Leavitt several times over the last 21 months.

See our August 2010 chatter here.

Originally listed at $749,000, it had been reduced to the upper-$600,000s.

Some of you thought it would sell in the $500,000s.

It recently closed for $617,500.

The cottage has many of its vintage features, including built-in bookcases, intact.

But it also has a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

There was a great room added on the back of the house.

Built in 1906 on a 36×105 lot, the house had central air and a 2-car garage.

Is the Ukranian Village market heating up?

Steven Jurgens at Chicago Home Estates had the listing.

953 N. Leavitt: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, no square footage listed

• Sold in October 2003 for $510,000 
• Originally listed in July 2009 for $749,000
• Was still listed in August 2009 for $749,000
• Reduced
• Was listed in December 2009 for $699,000
• Withdrawn
• Re-listed in April 2010 at $672,500
• Was listed in August 2010 at $672,500
• Sold in April 2011 for $617,500
• Taxes of $5941
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 14×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 15×10 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 11×8 (second floor)

This 3-bedroom frame single family home at 2030 W. Fletcher in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of North Center has been on the market since October 2010.

In that time, it has been reduced $150,000 and is now listed at $499,000.

The house was built in the early 1900s and has retained some of its vintage character such as wood moldings and built-ins in the dining room.

The kitchen has white appliances.

Two of the bedrooms are on the main level and the master suite is in the attic with its own master bath.

Built on a 31×125 lot, the house has central air and a 2-car garage.

Is $500,000 the new entry point for a single family home in the Roscoe Village/far west Lakeview neighborhood?

 Gordon Munden at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures here.

2030 W. Fletcher: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car garage

• Sold in December 1992 for $184,000
• Sold in August 1999 for $329,000
• Originally listed in October 2010 for $649,000
• Reduced several times
• Currently listed for $499,000
• Taxes of $7246
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 16×25 (upper level)
• Bedroom #2: 10×12 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 10×10 (main level)
• Family room: 15×21 (lower level)

Thanks to Roma for pointing out this 4-bedroom bungalow at 4701 N. Whipple in Albany Park which just came on the market.

It was previously bank owned and sold in October 2010.

It has now been rehabbed and the listing says it has an all new kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances and a new deck with backyard landscaping.

Built in 1908 on a 28×125 lot, the house has 2 bedrooms on the main level, one large attic bedroom and a bedroom on the lower level.

There is also a family room and bathroom on the lower level.

The house has central air and a 2-car garage.

Located on the edge of Ravenswood Manor and just a few blocks to the Francisco brown line stop, is this a deal for someone who doesn’t want a condo?

Brian Connolly at @Properties has the listing. See more pictures here.

4701 N. Whipple: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car garage

• Sold in July 1988 for $68,500
• Sold in December 2001 for $265,000
• Sold in December 2004 for $325,000
• Lis pendens filed in April 2009
• Bank owned in February 2010
• Originally listed in August 2010 for $279,000
• Reduced
• Sold in October 2010 for $110,000
• Currently listed for $350,000
• Taxes of $4440
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 11×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 11×9 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 25×9 (second level)
• Bedroom #4: 14×10 (lower level)
• Family room: 18×10 (lower level)

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom mediterranean style home nicknamed the “Tuscan Villa” at 2965 N. Sheridan in Lakeview since November 2007.

We last last chattered about it in October 2008, after a lis pendens had been filed on the property.

See our October 2008 chatter here.

The house has some unique features, including an interior atrium and a solarium.

Built on a 23×151 lot, all 4 bedrooms are on the second floor.

The kitchen has luxury appliances including Subzero and Bosch.

There is also central air and a 2-car garage.

Given the length of time on the market, you’d think the price would be lower than when we last chattered about it in 2008.

But in fact, the list is actually $70,000 more.

What will be the fate of this house?

Brent Rosenbower at Prudential Rubloff still has the listing. See the pictures here.

2965 N. Sheridan: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4600 square feet, 2.5 car garage

• I couldn’t find an original sales price
• Listed in November 2007 for $2.8 million
• Reduced and re-listed
• Was listed in August 2008 for $2.28 million
• Lis Pendens filed in September 2008
• Was listed in October 2008 for $2.28 million
• Lis pendens foreclosure filed in July 2010
• Currently listed for $2.35 million
• Taxes of $9348
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 43×20 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 12×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 20×10 (second floor)
• Bedroom #4: 23×20 (second floor) 

This Thomas School 2-bedroom loft at 1445 W. Belden in Clybourn Corridor neighborhood of Lincoln Park has been on the market since September 2010.

In that time it has been reduced $51,500.

The loft has 14 foot ceilings and both bedrooms appear to have windows.

It doesn’t have authentic loft features of exposed brick or timber ceilings.

The kitchen has been updated and has 42 inch cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

The unit also has a large deck with downtown views.

There is central air, washer/dryer in the unit and a private garage.

The loft last sold in 1992.

What kind of appreciation will this seller ultimately see?

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

Unit #4M: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in November 1992 for $215,000
• Originally listed in September 2010 for $449,000
• Reduced several times
• Currently listed at $397,500
• Assessments of $324 a month (includes cable)
• Taxes of $4922
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 16×14
• Bedroom #2: 11×10

This vintage 3-bedroom at 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive in Lakeview recently came on the market.

The listing says its a short sale but because it’s a co-op I don’t have the prior sales price.

At 2500 square feet it is larger than many single family homes.

The listing says it has an updated kitchen and that the bathrooms have been restored.

There’s a butler’s pantry with the original woodwork and a wood burning fireplace.

The unit has lake and city views.

It doesn’t have central air, washer/dryer in the unit or deeded parking.

But there are washer/dryers in some other units in the building so it appears it can be installed.

The co-op will do 80% financing.

At just $100 per square foot, is this a deal?

Marna Spizz at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #7A: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2500 square feet

• I couldn’t find a prior sales price (it’s a co-op)
• Currently listed as a “short sale” for $249,000
• Assessments of $2002 a month (includes “everything”- heat, electric, doorman, cable)
• Taxes of $4134
• Parking is rental for $150 to 250 a month
• No central air
• No in-unit washer/dryer
• Bedroom #1: 19×13
• Bedroom #2: 18×13
• Bedroom #3: 11×11

We last chattered about this new(er) construction silver leed-certified building at 1322 N. Clybourn on the Near North Side in December 2009.

See our prior chatter here.

We last chattered about Unit #3N, a 3-bedroom unit, which was originally listed in July 2009 for $499,000 and which finally sold in June 2010 for $422,000.

Some of you were surprised these units would sell at all given the location in the shadow of Cabrini Green.

Recently, this 3-bedroom unit, Unit #2N, came on the market.

It has 10 foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and bamboo floors.

The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

The master bath has onyx counter tops.

This unit is currently listed for about $100,000 under the 2007 purchase price.

Will the changes in the neighborhood since 2009 help sell this unit?

Scott Rife at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See the pictures here.

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

• Sold in December 2007 for $575,000
• Currently listed for $474,900
• Assessments of $340 a month
• Taxes of $6465
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 18×12
• Bedroom #2: 13×11
• Bedroom #3: 12×11

This 4-bedroom 1960s ranch at 936 N. Saint Louis in Humboldt Park is one of the houses that was bought as a foreclosure, renovated, and put back on the market.

Built in 1963, the brick ranch is on a standard Chicago lot of 25×125.

The listing says it has new electric, plumbing and heat.

There are also new hardwood floors and the kitchen has new cherry cabinets.

The house also has a finished basement with a rec room.

3 out of the 4 bedrooms are on the main floor.

There is no central air and there is no garage, but the listing says there is new concrete in which to park 2 cars.

Bought in 2010 for just $26,000, this house was originally listed for $124,900 in February but actually RAISED in price to $145,900 in April 2011.

This isn’t the only rehab on the street.

Recently a rehabbed 5 bedroom, 2 bath house at 913 N. Saint Louis was listed for $99,900.

What’s the market for rehabs in Humboldt Park?

Angel Navaroo at Re/Max Signature has the listing. See the pictures here.

936 N. Saint Louis: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1120 square feet, 2 car parking on concrete slab

• Sold before 1989 (couldn’t determine the price)
• Lis pendens filed in January 2007
• Bank owned in November 2010
• Sold in November 2010 for $26,000
• Originally listed in February 2011 for $124,900
• Raised in April 2011
• Currently listed at $145,900
• Taxes of $2160
• No central air
• Bedroom #1: 10×14
• Bedroom #2: 9×11
• Bedroom #3: 9×11
• Bedroom #4: 10×10 (basement)
• Rec Room: 13×30 (basement)

This 2-bedroom unit at 421 W. Huron in River North recently came on the market.

It is bank owned.

From the pictures, it appears the kitchen and baths are intact with everything except appliances.

At 1500 square feet, the unit also has a den.

This unit is priced well under the other two 01 units currently on the market.

Unit #1301:

• Currently listed for $449,000 (parking extra)
• Last sold in April 2002 for $429,000

Unit #1401:

• Currently listed for $445,000 (parking is $40k extra)
• Last sold in April 2008 for $510,000
• Sold in September 2001 for $565,000

There are guidelines for offers in the listing: “No offers considered for 1st 7 days of listing. Days 8-12 only NSP buyers, Municipalities, Non-profit organizations and Owner-occupants considered. Day 13+ all offers considered”

Is this a deal?

Arthur Cirignani at Chicago Realty Partners has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1501: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet

• Sold in June 2002 (no price listed)
• Lis pendens filed in August 2008
• Bank owned in July 2010
• Currently listed for $365,000 (parking included)
• Assessments of $797 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman)
• Taxes of $7278
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer hook-up in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 13×13
• Bedroom #2: 13×13
• Den: 12×11
• Living room: 24×18
• Kitchen: 10×9

I don’t do posts on the Case Shiller data but I know you all like to discuss it.

So I figured I’d give you a post in which to post your views.

Remember, Case Shiller is backward looking since the data is from several months ago.