Crib Chatter

This 3-bedroom vintage rowhouse at 4050 N. Paulina in Graceland West has been on the market 15 months.

It has been reduced by $393,100.

It is now listed as “subject to lender approval.”

The rowhouse is attached to one other unit and was built in 1892.

It has a unique 2-story living room with a second floor loft. (See the pictures to see what I’m talking about.)

There are also 4 stone baths and a finished basement.

The kitchen has black appliances.

Central air, 2 fireplaces and a 2 car garage complete the picture.

The rowhouse is also only about a 5 minute walk to the Irving Park Brown Line stop.

Igor Gerenrot at Prime Realty Group has the listing. See the pictures here.

4050 N. Paulina: 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 car garage, 3500 square feet

• Sold in May 2006 for $575,000
• Originally listed in December 2008 for $969,000
• Reduced numerous times
• Currently listed for $575,000 and “subject to lender approval”
• Taxes of $7974
• Central Air
• 2 fireplaces
• Bedroom #1: 18×12 (second level)
• Bedroom #2: 14×9 (second level)
• Bedroom #3: 13×10 (main floor)

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1830 W. Oakdale in North Center several times before.

See our January 2010 chatter and pictures here.

Since our last chatter, this 1892-house has been reduced another $45,000 and is now listed under $600,000.

The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

The house has 3 of the 4 bedrooms on the second level.

It also has central air and a 2 car garage.

Built on a standard 25×125 lot, it has a spacious backyard that looks perfect for someone who wants to start a garden this spring.

Is this a deal?

Gary Lucido at Lucid Realty still has the listing. See more pictures here.

Or see it in person at the Open House this Sunday: 11 AM to 1 PM.

1830 W. Oakdale: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1800 square feet, 2 car garage

• Sold in April 1995 for $264,000
• Sold in April 1998 for $340,000
• Sold in May 2000 for $444,000
• Sold in February 2003 for $492,000
• Sold in July 2007 for $700,000
• Originally listed in March 2009 for $724,850
• Reduced several times
• Was listed in October 2009 for $624,850
• Was still listed in January 2010 for $624,850
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $579,850
• Taxes of $8581
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 15×12
• Bedroom #2: 15×9
• Bedroom #3: 10×7
• Bedroom #4: 11×10 (lower level)

Many of you already noticed this unique 1-bedroom coach house at 2011 N. Kenmore in Lincoln Park.

Located just a block from the Armitage Brown Line stop, it is a duplex with skylights, exposed brick and exposed pinewood ceilings.

The kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and black limestone countertops.

The listing says a new half bath was added and that the master bathroom has been completely renovated with a new rain shower.

It has central air but no parking.

Jennifer Mills at Koenig & Strey has the listing. See the pictures and a virtual tour here.

2011 N. Kenmore: 1 bedroom, 1.5 baths, no parking

• Sold in June 2000 for $169,000
• Sold in July 2003 for $241,000
• Sold in May 2007 for $295,000
• Currently listed for $349,000
• Assessments of $110 a month
• Taxes of $2776
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer
• Bedroom: 21×18
• Living room: 24×13
• Kitchen: 13×9

This 2-bedroom unit at 1515 N. Wells is right in the heart of the Old Town restaurant and shopping scene south of North Avenue.

The building was built in 2001 which makes it among the newer construction in the area. For that reason, it has all the bells and whistles including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and deeded parking.

This unit also has a balcony which the listing says has city views.

There are hardwood floors throughout the living/dining areas.

The kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There are also marble counters in the bathrooms.

This unit has been reduced $25,000 in the last month.

Julie Tag at Koenig & Strey has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #7F: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in August 2001 for $425,000 (included the parking)
• Sold in August 2006 for $540,000 (included the parking)
• Originally listed in February 2010 for $475,000 (parking extra)
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $450,000 (parking extra)
• Assessments of $384 a month (includes cable)
• Taxes of $5164
• Central Air
• In-unit Washer/Dryer
• Bedroom #1: 19×11
• Bedroom #2: 12×10

This 4-bedroom rowhouse at 3309 S. Calumet has been restored to its vintage elegance.

Built in 1883, the limestone house sits in “The Gap,” a landmark district on the south side whose boundaries are 3100 to 3500 on Prairie, Calumet and Giles.

Most people commonly label this area as Bronzeville as well.

The rowhouse has 12’6 inch ceiling heights and 6 fireplaces (!).

The vintage woodwork has been preserved from the staircase to the pocket doors. It also has stained glass.

The kitchen has been renovated to fit with the period of the home with 60 inch custom white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

There is central air and the listing says parking for 3 to 4 cars.

There also appears to be a full lower level apartment which the listing says can be used for in-town guests, inlaws or as a rental.

Michelle Browne at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here.

3309 S. Calumet: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3486 square feet, 3-4 car parking

• Sold in November 2003 for $330,000
• Originally listed in September 2009
• Listed in January 2010 for $485,000
• Lis pendens filed in January 2010
• Reduced
• Currently listed as a “short sale” for $425,000
• Taxes of $3542
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 20×12 (second level)
• Bedroom #2: 11×10 (second level)
• Bedroom #3: 11×11 (second level)
• Bedroom #4: 11×15 (lower level)
• Second kitchen: 7×15 (lower level)

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 2501 N. Fairfield in Logan Square in November 2009 and it caused quite a discussion on what Logan Square single family homes were “worth.”

See our prior chatter here.

Since then, the house has been reduced another $30,000.

It’s now been on the market nearly a year.

The home was built in 2001 and the kitchen has 42 inch maple cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

3 of the 4 bedrooms are on the second level and the master bedroom has vaulted ceilings. The house also has a finished lower level and central air.

Mark Paonessa at @Properties still has the listing. See the pictures and a virtual tour here.

2501 N. Fairfield: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage, 3600 square feet

• Sold in May 2000 for $130,000
• Sold in January 2001 for $480,000
• Originally listed in April 2008
• Cancelled in July 2008
• Re-listed in April 2009 for $749,000
• Reduced
• Was listed in November 2009 for $729,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $699,000
• Taxes of $7247
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 17×12 (second level)
• Bedroom #2: 17×9 (second level)
• Bedroom #3: 17×9 (second level)
• Bedroom #4: 17×12 (lower level)

This 2-bedroom townhouse at 2753 N. Wayne in Lincoln Park is currently listed below $400,000.

It has 18-foot ceilings in the living room and a separate dining room.

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

Both bedrooms and two full bathrooms are on the second level. There is a powder room and a south facing deck on the main floor.

You’ll also have your own 1-car garage.

Is this a good condo alternative?

Rusty Schluchter at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #D: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage

• Sold in August 1998 for $267,000
• Sold in June 2001 for $342,000
• Sold in August 2002 for $352,000
• Sold in July 2005 for $402,000
• Originally listed in January 2010 for $399,900
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $389,900
• Assessments of $289 a month
• Taxes of $5295
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 13×13
• Bedroom #2: 14×12

With this 3-bedroom rowhouse at 4143 N. Damen in North Center, a buyer will get the rowhouse feel with modern construction.

Built in 2005 on a 18.6×125 lot, the all brick rowhouse has three levels and a two car garage in the back.

It also has custom built-ins, marble baths, and commercial grade appliances in the kitchen.

Two of the three bedrooms are on the second floor and the third is on the lower level. However, the listing says that the second floor can easily be converted from 2 bedrooms to 3 bedrooms.

The backyard is also landscaped with a brick patio.

Jeff Lowe at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here.

4143 N. Damen: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage

• Sold in 2005 for somewhere between $780,000 and $800,000 (the public records are really messed up)
• Originally listed in August 2009
• Currently listed for $799,900
• Taxes of $12,310
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 18×17 (second level)
• Bedroom #2: 18×14 (second level)
• Bedroom #3: 16×11 (lower level)
• Office: 14×10 (lower level)
• Family room: 25×18 (main level)

This 3-bedroom in a vintage greystone at 710 W. Barry in East Lakeview has all the bells and whistles buyers look for.

It has central air, a deeded parking spot and a washer dryer in the unit.

The listing calls the kitchen a “chef’s kitchen” with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

It has a fireplace and two terraces.

All three bedrooms are also on the same floor.

The unit has also been reduced by $55,900.

Is this a deal?

James Luxton at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 car parking

• Sold in January 2002 for $430,000
• Sold in March 2006 for $550,000
• Originally listed in July 2009 for $574,900
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $519,000
• Assessments are not listed
• Taxes of $5487
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 12×13
• Bedroom #2: 14×10
• Bedroom #3: 14×10

Edison Park was just named one of the 20 great towns and neighborhoods to live in by Chicago Magazine.

This 3-bedroom brick vintage bungalow at 6514 N. Olympia has been on the market for 11 months.

It has been reduced by $55,000.

The house sits across from Olympia Park. It has hardwood floors and the kitchen has granite counter tops with white appliances.

Built on a 43×125 lot in 1926, it also has a full basement, central air and a 1-car garage.

Two of the three bedrooms are on the main level, however, with a third upstairs.

The house is just a few blocks from the Edison Park Metra station.

Michael Stangel at Keller Williams Realty Partners has the listing. See the pictures here.

6514 N. Olympia: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 car parking

• Sold in March 1988 for $125,000
• Sold in April 1997 for $190,500
• Originally listed in April 2009 for $445,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $390,000
• Taxes of $4228
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 15×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #2: 11×10 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 15×15 (second level)