Crib Chatter

This vintage 2-bedroom at 415 W. Aldine in East Lakeview came on the market in May 2024.

Built in 1927, 415 W. Aldine has 60 units.

It does not have door staff but has a clubhouse and a bike room. There is also leased parking attached to the building.

This unit still has some of its vintage features including a massive foyer measuring 8×18 with barrel vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, extensive moldings and built-ins.

As is common in 1920s properties, it has a large formal dining room.

It has a fireplace in the living room, but it is decorative.

The chef’s kitchen has white cabinets and open shelving with stone countertops, limestone flooring and commercial grade appliances.

There’s also a butler’s pantry.

Both bedrooms are en suite but there is a door to the hallway from one of the bathrooms so you don’t have to walk through a bedroom to get to it.

There is space pac cooling.

The unit does not have washer/dryer in the unit. It is coin laundry in the building.

Parking is leased on site or is available to rent in the neighborhood.

However, why would you need a car?

The listing says it’s a “New York lifestyle” as it’s near the lake, the shops and restaurants on Broadway and Belmont and several bus lines.

Listed in May 2024 at $449,000, it went under contract but fell out. It was reduced $19,000 a few days ago to $430,000.

Will the reduction get the sale?

Brad Lippitz and Anne Killarney at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #9D: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1811 square feet

• Sold in July 1991 for $109,000
• Sold in September 1996 for $166,000
• Sold in May 1999 for $194,000
• Sold in May 2003 for $295,000
• Sold in June 2005 for $335,000
• Listed in May 2024 for $449,000
• Under Contract in June 2024
• Re-listed August 2024 at $449,000
• Reduced 
• Currently listed at $430,000
• Assessments of $1254 a month (includes heat, cable, clubhouse, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $7124
• No central air but space pac
• No washer/dryer in the unit. Coin laundry in the building
• No parking but rental available
• Decorative fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 12×17
• Bedroom #2: 16×12
• Living room: 22×17
• Dining room: 13×20
• Kitchen: 8×14
• Foyer: 8×18

This 2-bedroom in Pine Grove Court at 3600 N. Pine Grove in East Lakeview came on the market in September 2024. (Sorry, no picture. Yikes!)

Built in 1926, this courtyard building has 55 units. It has a bike room and a rooftop deck. There is no parking with the building.

The listing says Pine Grove Court is one of the most beautiful courtyard buildings in East Lakeview and that is very true. That’s what makes it even more surprising that I don’t have a picture of it after all these years.

It’s the white brick building on the corner of Addison and Pine Grove.

This is a corner unit with tree top views.

The listing calls it “pretty and peaceful.”

It has north, east and south exposures.

It still has some of its vintage features including parquet wood floors in the living and dining rooms, a foyer, a separate dining room and a wood burning fireplace with built-ins in the living room.

The kitchen has been “recently remodeled.” The listing says the seller opened the wall to the dining room which created space for a breakfast bar that seats two.

It has white cabinets, new stainless steel appliances, black stone countertops, a white tile backsplash, a French farmhouse sink and a checkerboard floor.

Both bedrooms are carpeted (wonder what is underneath?).

The primary bedroom has a half bath. The listing says that the “owners can install a w/d in the closet behind the 1/2 bath.”

The unit does not have central air, but has window air conditioning units.

There is also no parking but it’s available for rent in the neighborhood. But who needs a car here?

From the listing:

“Easy access to Lincoln Park, Lake Shore Drive bike/jogging path, Belmont harbor & dog beach, Montrose beach, Whole Foods & Jewel, restaurants & nightlife on Broadway, Clark, & Halsted. Super convenient to lake shore drive, cta bus at corner & cta redline at Addison & Sheffield. Close to boys town & Wrigleyville too!”

Listed at $374,700, that is $59,700 above the 2022 sales price of $315,000.

It now has a remodeled kitchen and the blue carpet in the primary bedroom has been replaced.

Will they get the premium in this hot market?

Kim Kerbis and Vashti Araia at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #3A: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1200 square feet

• Sold in June 1992 for $123,000
• Sold in September 1998 for $162,000
• Sold in August 2022 for $315,000
• Listed in September 2024 for $374,700
• Assessments of $585 a month (includes heat, gas, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $5198
• No central air but window units
• No washer/dryer in the unit (coin laundry in the building)- but listing says it can be added
• No parking but available for lease nearby
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×10
• Bedroom #2: 12×1
• Living room: 15×19
• Dining room: 15×11
• Kitchen: 15×8
• Foyer: 7×4

This 3-bedroom townhouse at the Larrabee Commons at 1610 N. Mohawk in Old Town came on the market in September 2024. (Sorry, no picture. I don’t think we have chattered about this complex before, but here’s a picture of St. Michael Catholic Church which is nearby.)

Built in 1989, Larrabee Commons has 49 townhouses around a common interior landscaped courtyard.

It has an attached garage and the listing says it is in the Lincoln Elementary school district.

The listing calls this townhouse an “ultra-sophisticated” Lincoln Park home.

It has been fully renovated and has hardwood floors throughout.

The listing says it is an “urban retreat inspired by the elegance of the Palmolive Building.”

There is a double sided granite fireplace on the first floor.

It has a “designer” kitchen with custom cabinets, all high-end SubZero, Thermador and Fisher & Paykel appliances, quartzite countertops and a double dishwasher.

There’s a dining room and a half bath on the main floor.

All three bedrooms are on the second floor, including the primary suite which has an en suite bathroom that the listing calls a “sanctuary.” It has a separate shower, Jacuzzi tub and dual vanities.

There’s a second full bath on this level.

Worried about safety? The townhouse has a sophisticated alarm system.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer, skylights and rare 2-car attached garage parking.

There are two outdoor features including a main level brick paver patio and an oversized balcony off the living room.

The complex is in a prime location of Old Town as one can walk to the Old Town shops and restaurants, those in Lincoln Park on Armitage or Webster, and the shops and restaurants of North and Clybourn.

It’s near the Brown line subway stop at Sedgwick and bus lines.

Listed at $1.2 million, will this sell quickly and for over ask?

Laura England at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #E: 3 bedrooms, 2.6 baths, 2800 square feet, townhouse

• Sold in August 1996 for $360,000 (per Zillow)
• Sold in April 2000 for $420,000 (per Zillow)
• Currently listed at $1.2 million
• Assessments of $830 a month (includes cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $18,147
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer
• 2-car attached garage
• Skylights
• Double sided granite fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 29×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 11×10 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 11×10 (second floor)
• Living room: 26×17 (main floor)
• Dining room: 13×12 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 16×8 (main floor)
• Breakfast room: 8×8 (main floor)
• Foyer: 6×15 (main floor)
• Family room: 13×12 (main floor)

This 3-bedroom penthouse in Park Place at 600 N. Kingsbury in River North came on the market in May 2024.

But many of you might remember it from our last chatter in September 2019. It had recently been renovated at that time.

You can see our chatter here.

Park Place was built in 2002 and has 163 units and garage parking. It’s a full amenity building with doormen, an outdoor pool and an exercise room.

The 2020 listing said this penthouse had a “gut rehab” which took 1.5 years to complete.

It had new electric, plumbing and sprinklers.

The current listing said the fully renovated penthouse was “crafted by Chris George Interiors.”

If you recall, the 2-story living room has a floating staircase and custom electric floor-to-ceiling drapes.

There is an Italian Arrital kitchen with porcelain counter tops, a floating Italian hood, and Subzero, Dacor and Wolf appliances.

There are panoramic views of the park and Chicago River.

The primary bedroom is on the main floor and has a designer fireplace, an en suite bathroom which is a “spa-like oasis” with heated Italian porcelain floors, air jet tub with a Fantini waterfall tub filler, and a steam shower with body sprays.

There is another bedroom and full bath on the main floor and the third bedroom is on the second level.

In 2020, it was used as a den but in 2024, it appears to be an office/workout room.

This unit also has a 24×12 rooftop terrace with skyline views.

This penthouse has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 2 extra large garage spaces.

This building is along the River, near a park and riverwalk, and is near the shops and restaurants of West River North.

It sold in May 2020, just 2 months after the start of the covid pandemic, when home sales had froze, and before things picked up. Originally listed in March 2019 for $1.2 million, it finally sold in May 2020 for $895,000.

Four years later, it was listed in May 2024 for $995,000 but has reduced to $949,000.

Buyers love “new.”

Why isn’t this selling?

Joanne Hudson and Forrest Hudson at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #1906: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2100 square feet, duplex, penthouse

• Sold in January 2004 for $700,000 (included 2 parking spaces)
• Lis pendens filed in July 2008
• Bank owned in March 2011
• Sold from the bank in March 2012 for $335,000 (included the parking)
• Originally listed in March 2019 for $1.2 million
• Reduced
• Was listed in September 2019 at $1 million (plus $70,000 for 2-car parking)
• Sold in May 2020 for $895,000
• Originally listed in May 2024 for $995,000
• Was under contract
• Came back on and then was reduced
• Currently still listed at $949,000
• Assessments are now $1948 a month (was $1657 a month in September 2019) (includes air conditioning, gas, doorman, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance)
• Taxes are now $20,360 (they were $17,784 in 2019)
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2 extra large garage parking spaces (included this time?)
• Fireplace in the master bedroom
• Bedroom #1: 18×16 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 16×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 15×18 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 12×10 (main level)
• Living room: 14×17 (main level)
• Dining room: 11×12 (main level)
• Walk-in-closet: 9×6 (main level)
• Deck: 24×12 (second level)

This 3-bedroom in 999 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast came on the market in June 2024. But it has been on, and off, the market since 2019.

Built in 1912, having been designed by Benjamin Marshall, 999 N. Lake Shore Drive is an iconic Chicago building overlooking Lake Michigan. It has just 27 units.

There’s no parking but there is valet available next door for rent. It has 24/7 door staff and there are storage rooms.

The building also has a new exercise room with Peloton and a common roof top terrace with a fire pit and Lynx grills.

The listing says this unit is a “dream home” and that it has been “renovated.”

It has many vintage features including crown moldings and ornate plaster detail ceilings.

The unit has a fireplace but I can’t tell if it’s wood burning or not (possibly?). It looks like a limestone mantle.

There’s a library and a family room and dining room combination.

The chef’s kitchen is a custom dream kitchen with “best-in-class” cream cabinetry, luxury appliances and stonework.

The primary suite has “sublime” water views with a large bath with separate bath tub and mammoth shower.

The two secondary bedrooms have en suite baths.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit. Leased valet parking is available next door.

This building is near several beaches, the lakefront trail and the shops and restaurants of Streeterville, the Gold Coast and the Mag Mile.

It is a co-op.

Originally listed in May 2019 for $2.685 million, it has been on and off the market since then and is now listed at $1.5 million.

Will this lower price finally produce a sale?

Timothy Salm at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and video here. There is no floor plan.

Unit #2A: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4000 square feet, co-op

• Sold in November 2011 for $1.45 million (according to Zillow)
• Sold in October 2015 for $2.35 million (according to Zillow)
• Originally listed in May 2019 for $2.685 million
• On and off the market
• Listed in June 2024 for $1.795 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $1.5 million
• Assessments of $5,431 a month (includes heat, gas, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet, manager/engineer)
• Taxes of $26,130 (not included in the assessments?)
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Valet garage parking available next door
• Fireplace (wood burning?)
• Bedroom #1: 27×20
• Bedroom #2: 27×13
• Bedroom #3: 27×13
• Kitchen: 20×22
• Library: 15×11
• Foyer: 7×20
• Living room: 28×15
• Sunroom: 14×12
• Dining room: 21×14

This 2-bedroom duplex up at 1760 N. Wells in Old Town came on the market on September 5, 2024.

Built in 1897, 1760 N. Wells has 14 units, a shared roof deck and assigned parking behind the building.

There is no door staff or other amenities.

This unit has some vintage features including high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors on the first floor and exposed brick walls.

The living room has a “cozy” wood burning fireplace.

The listing says it has “Old Town Triangle charm.”

The living and dining room are open concept.

The kitchen has been “updated” with the cabinets painted white, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances along with a peninsula with seating for 2.

There’s also a half bath on the main floor.

The second floor has both bedrooms and the two full bathrooms.

The primary suite has an en suite bathroom with steam shower and quartz countertops and a walk-in-closet.

The second bedroom is “spacious.”

The unit has a personal balcony and use of the common rooftop deck.

It also has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and a tandem style parking space which can fit 2 cars.

This building is in the heart of Old Town, near the shops and restaurants of Wells and North Avenue, the shops and restaurants of Armitage, Lincoln Park and Lincoln Park Zoo.

The listing says that buyers should submit their “highest and best” offers by 12 pm on Monday, Sep 9, 2024. That was yesterday so this property may be under contract at some point today.

Listed at $535,000, that is $70,000 higher than the 2022 sales price of $465,000.

Will these sellers get full price, or more, by having a “highest and best” requirement?

Sarah Abu-Taleb at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here. (Sorry for the Zillow but Redfin does not include the description for some reason)

Unit #2C: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1293 square feet, duplex up

• Sold in November 1992 for $239,000
• Sold in September 1993 for $201,500
• Sold in July 2004 for $407,500
• Sold in October 2022 for $465,000
• Originally listed on September 5, 2024 for $535,000
• “Highest and best” offers due by 12 pm on Monday, September 9
• Assessments of $599 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scaveneger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $10,294
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Tandem parking space included that can fit 2 cars
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 12×15 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 10×15 (second floor)
• Living room: 15×22 (main floor)
• Dining room: 8×16 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 9×14 (main floor)
• Balcony

This 3-bedroom loft in The Donohue at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row came on the market in August 2024.

Built in 1886, The Donohue is an authentic brick and timber loft building that has 98 units. One part of the building has timber ceilings and the other has concrete.

It was the first industrial building converted into residential lofts in Printers Row when it was converted in 1984.

It has an elevator and exercise room. There is no door staff or parking but parking is often available at 899 S. Plymouth for $35,000.

This unit has many authentic loft features including exposed brick walls, hardwood floors throughout, timber and steel, 11 foot ceilings and 7 foot industrial windows that face east.

It has custom millwork, trim and doors along with built-ins.

The kitchen has been renovated since the 2019 sale and is open to the rest of the loft. It has white Italian cabinetry, an oversized island with quartz countertops that seats 4, stainless steel appliances and butcher block countertops.

The loft also has an open dining room.

All three bedrooms are enclosed but only 2 of them have windows, including the primary suite.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and a new en suite bathroom with a soaking tub, walk-in-shower and double vanity.

In addition to the kitchen and bathroom renovation, the listing says the loft has new electrical and plumbing.

This loft has the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit. Garage parking can be purchased nearby for $35,000 or rented in the neighborhood.

The Donohue is in the middle of all the action in Printers Row, near shops, restaurants and coffee shops as well as the British International School. Nearby parks include Grant and Millennial Park.

It is near several bus lines and the El.

Listed at $665,000, that is $147,500 above the pre-pandemic 2019 sales price of $517,500.

Buyers love “new” and this loft has been renovated.

Will the seller get the premium?

Brad Lippitz and Stewart Smith at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #505: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1650 square feet, loft

• Sold in November 1984 for $38,500
• Sold in November 1988 for $190,000
• Sold in July 1999 for $251,000
• Sold in April 2002 for $426,500
• Sold in July 2014 for $495,000
• Sold in April 2019 for $517,500
• Originally listed in August 2024 for $665,000
• Currently still listed at $665,000
• Assessments of $1298 a month (includes heat, gas, cable, security, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $7845
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Deeded garage parking available nearby for $35,000
• Bedroom #1: 16×13
• Bedroom #2: 11×12
• Bedroom #3: 10×12
• Kitchen: 13×14
• Living room: 17×22
• Dining room: 16×10
• Walk-in-closet: 7×6

This 3-bedroom penthouse loft in Folio Square at 124 W. Polk in Printer’s Row came on the market in August 2024.

Built in 1910, the building was converted into loft condominiums in 1994. Folio Square has 66 units.

It has an exercise room, laundry room, shared rooftop deck (? this deck in the pictures is shared, right? I also watched the video of the unit and it doesn’t show the deck) and bike storage. The building is professionally managed and has a maintenance man. However, there is no door staff or attached garage.

It allows pets but is a non-smoking building.

This duplex up penthouse loft has ceilings that soar up to 29 feet.

It’s on the northwest corner of the building with skyline views.

It has many of the features of authentic lofts including big, industrial windows, exposed ductwork and beams, exposed brick walls, and tall ceilings. Are those ceilings concrete?

The first floor is the living room, dining room, kitchen, the third bedroom and a full bathroom.

The kitchen has “freshly painted” white cabinets, black granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and a breakfast area.

The third bedroom on this floor does not have a window and it looks like it is not fully enclosed.

The open staircase connects the floors.

The primary bedroom is open to the lower level and does not have a door, nor walls. But it does have plenty of windows.

It has a walk-in-closet and a “sprawling” private bath with a large vanity, jetted tub, separate shower and towel warmer. The bathroom does not appear to be fully enclosed.

The second bedroom has built-in furniture and the laundry is tucked into the closet. It does not appear to have a door or a window.

There’s also a half bath on this floor.

It has central air and the listing says there is an HVAC on each floor.

Garage parking is also available in a nearby building for $32,000.

It also includes 2 storage cages.

This building is near the shops and restaurants of Printer’s Row, near Grant Park and walkable to the Loop’s activities. There are numerous bus lines and El stops nearby.

Originally listed for $699,000 in August 2024, it has been reduced $20,000 to $679,000.

At 2600 square feet, is this ideal for someone looking for that unique property?

Terri Buseman at RE/MAX Premier has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #901: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2600 square feet, duplex up, penthouse, loft

• Sold in March 1994 for $253,500
• Sold in September 1999 for $370,000
• Sold in September 2005 for $503,500
• Originally listed in August 2024 for $699,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $679,000
• Assessments of $1349 a month (includes gas, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $12,254
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Central Air
• No parking in the building but available next door for $32,000
• Bedroom #1: 17×16 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 15×18 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 18×8 (main floor)
• Living room: 18×19 (main floor)
• Dining room: 18×12 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 14×15 (main floor)
• Breakfast room: 9×8 (main floor)
• Foyer: 6×18 (main floor)
• Laundry: 5×5 (second floor)
• Walk-in-Closet: 10×12 (second floor)

This 2-bedroom on the 47th floor in Harbor Point at 155 N. Harbor Drive in Lakeshore East first came on the market in March 2024.

Built in 1974, Harbor Point is one of the oldest buildings in what is now the Lakeshore East community. It is famously on the Lake Shore Drive curve with views south of the city and the lake.

The building is huge, with 742 units. It has a ton of amenities along with 24/7 door staff. One of the other listings in the building says it has never had a special assessment and currently has $12 million in reserves.

The listing describes all of its many features:

A premier full-amenity building that redefines city living. This exceptional residence offers a wealth of amenities designed to enhance your lifestyle. Enjoy year-round relaxation in the indoor pool and hot tub, or maintain your fitness routine in the state-of-the-art exercise facility.The men’s and ladies’ locker rooms feature steam rooms and saunas for a spa-like experience right at home.

For sports enthusiasts, Harbor Point boasts racquetball courts , basketball, ping pong, and pickleball. The expansive sundeck is perfect for outdoor gatherings, complete with grills and ample seating for lounging in the sun. Need a quiet space to work or study? The Wi-Fi-enabled study room provides a serene environment for productivity.

On-site amenities include Bockwinkel’s grocery store, bike storage, dry cleaning services, two party rooms for entertaining, a receiving room, and an indoor children’s playroom, ensuring that all your needs are met without leaving the building. What is Bockwinkel’s? Bockwinkel’s at Harbor Point has served the New East Side since 1995. It is located on the concourse level of Harbor Point, with access to the store via an underground pedway connected to North Harbor Tower and The Parkshore Building, as well as an entrance ramp accessible via Randolph Street.

This unit was “completely renovated” in 2015.

It has what look like cherry hardwood floors throughout.

The kitchen has been opened and extended to maximize the views. It has elegant walnut cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a stylish backsplash. It has an island with seating for two and “room for a dining table.”

This is a split floor plan with a primary suite. The primary suite has an “expanded bath” that is a “serene retreat” with double sinks, a walk-in-shower, and a soaking tub.

The second bathroom has been “completely renovated” with neutral finishes and a walk-in-shower.

This unit has features that buyers look for including washer/dryer in the unit and parking is available for lease in the building for anywhere from $141 to $240 a month.

There is no central air but there are wall units.

It also has a floor-to-ceiling storage cage.

The big selling point of this unit, however, is the “breathtaking panoramic views” of both Lake Michigan and the downtown skyline as well as Monroe Harbor, Maggie Daley Park, Grant Park and DuSable Lake Shore Drive (take a look at the 2014 listing pictures if you want to see just how much the skyline has changed in just the last 10 years.)

This building is near the shops and restaurants of Lakeshore East, including the Mariano’s supermarket. The listing says that the #60 bus stops in front of the building.

Listed in March 2024 at $573,500, it was reduced to $569,500 before it was removed from the market in July 2024.

It has come back on the market at the end of August for the same price of $569,500.

Is this a dream condo for those who love views?

Lauren Dayton and Burt Bhairoo at Jameson Sotheby’s have the listing. See the pictures, including of all the amenities, and floor plan here.

Unit #4702: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1148 square feet

• Sold in December 1983 for $53,500
• Sold in October 2014 for $430,000
• Originally listed in March 2024 for $573,500
• Reduced
• Withdrawn in July 2024 at $569,500
• Re-listed in August 2024 at $569,500
• Currently still listed at $569,500
• Assessments of $990 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, indoor pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet, bike room, storage, health club, manager/engineer, party room, sundeck, receiving room, tennis courts, pickleball court, cleaners)
• Taxes of $9283
• No central air- wall units
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Leased parking for $141 a month to $240 a month
• Bedroom #1: 11×16
• Bedroom #2: 11×14
• Living room: 15×18
• Kitchen: 8×9
• Entry/dining space: 11×12 (per floor plan)
• Laundry: 4×6

This 3-bedroom duplex up at 3726 N. Southport in Southport came on the market in September 2024. (For some reason, I felt like I had a picture of this building but I cannot find it in my large photo collection.)

Built in 2001, this building has 6 units and attached garage parking. I don’t believe there is an elevator.

If it looks familiar, that’s because we chattered about it in 2010, during the housing bust. The chatter was very interesting, given the time period.

In the 2010 chatter, it was listed at $525,000. Many thought they would not get the asking price as prices were, of course, falling during that period.

From homedelete:

This may have sold near ask a few months ago but again, call this “The Ponzi Scheme Continues”. The typical pattern of buy expensive condo in the city, have baby, sell condo for $profit$ and move to suburbs is slowly dying. $525,000 is a lot of money – especially now that e-z 100% financing is gone

SoPo was just as popular in 2001 as it is today. I know of people buying million dollar homes in the area in the late 90’s. I’d like to see this sell just above the 2001 price.

See our chatter here.

This duplex up is on the third and fourth floor of the building.

The listing calls it “modern elegance and urban convenience.”

There are hardwood floors throughout except for the bedrooms, which have carpeting.

The main floor has the kitchen and living/dining room, with 18 foot vaulted ceilings in the living/dining room.

In the 2010 chatter, the space next to the kitchen was used as a living room. But many of you suggested it could be the dining room with the lofted, duplex up family room as the living room.

From Madeline:

However as was pointed out above, the space adjacent to the kitchen could be a dining area rather than a LR/DR and the family room would suffice for the TV, etc.

Apparently, someone was listening to our advice in 2010 as in the 2024 pictures, there IS a dining room table next to the kitchen. The second floor space IS used as the living room.

The kitchen is a “chef’s kitchen” with snowflake white cabinets, “top of the line” stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and an island with a breakfast bar and seating for 2.

Also on the main floor are the three bedrooms.

The primary suite is en suite and, according to the 2021 listing, the bathroom was renovated with marble counter tops. It has a dual vanity, jet tub and separate shower.

The second floor is the living room/family room. In the pictures, it appears to have a dry bar with a beverage refrigerator.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, side-by-side washer/dryer in the unit and one attached garage parking space.

There are also three outdoor spaces. A deck off the front of the unit which overlooks the Music Box and Southport, a deck off the primary suite in the back of the unit and a rooftop deck off the living room.

The listing says that this unit has 2 baths, but it really has 2.5 baths. I’m not sure which floor the half bath is located on.

It also doesn’t list any HOA and says it is “fee simple” but in 2010, it had an HOA of $210 a month.

This building is in the heart of Southport, near all the shops and restaurants, the Music Box theater, Wrigley Field, the Jewel and the brown line stop at Southport.

On Redfin, this listing was viewed 1,049 times in the first 9 hours on the market. On Zillow, it was viewed 586 times in the first 9 hours.

Listed at $685,000, that is $35,000 above the 2021 sales price of $650,000.

It will have open houses on Saturday, Sep 7 from 11 AM and 2 PM and Sunday, Sep 8 from 11 AM and 1 PM.

This unit was last on the market in April of 2021. If you recall that was a very hot pandemic market.

It went under contract within 2 days and the agent cancelled the weekend open house. It sold for full asking price.

Will it sell just as quickly this time?

Misael Chacon at Beycome Brokerage has the listing. See the pictures here (sorry, no floor plan).

Unit #3: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths (listing says 2 baths), 2100 square feet (2010 listing said it was 2000 sq ft), duplex up

• Sold in June 2001 for $429,000
• Sold in September 2003 for $470,000
• Listed in June 2010 for $525,000 (per the chatter)
• Sold in June 2011 for $485,000
• Sold in May 2021 for $650,000 (under contract in 2 days)
• Currently listed at $685,000
• Assessments aren’t listed but in 2010 they were $210 a month (is it fee simple now???)
• Taxes of $12,000 (in 2010 they were $6782)
• Central Air
• Side-by-Side washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking included
• Bedroom #1: 22×13 (main floor)
• Bedroom #2: 10×9 (main floor)
• Bedroom #3: 13×9 (main floor)
• Living room: 10×18 (second floor)
• Dining room: 16×17 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 7×12 (main floor)
• Balcony (off the front)
• Balcony (off the back)
• Roof top deck