Crib Chatter

We last chattered about these 2 units which were combined into one 3-bedroom custom built unit at 200 N. Dearborn in the Loop in October 2009.

See our prior chatter here.

Since then, the unit has been reduced by another $150,000.

It is now listed for 60% less than its original listing in August 2009.

It has a completely custom kitchen with cabinets made to look like antiques. It also has unique wide plank wood floors.

The unit has three exposures.

The listing now says: “Come on cash buyers, you need to see this!”

Kim Olson at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #3801: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1800 square feet

• I couldn’t find an original sales price but two units combined
• Originally listed in August 2009 for $1.25 million
• Reduced several times
• Was listed in October 2009 for $649,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $499,000
• Assessments of $1020 a month (includes heat, AC, doorman, pool, cable)
• Taxes are “new”
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Central Air
• 2 parking spaces available

This 8-unit building at 4968 N. Milwaukee in Jefferson Park was constructed (and units sold) in 2007. It sits within steps from the Jefferson Park Metra stop and the Jefferson Park El stop.

The building is also near the shops and restaurants of Gale Street.

This top-floor 2-bedroom unit is in short sale and is priced $93,100 under the 2007 purchase price.

It has hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and 42 inch kitchen cabinets.

The unit also has marble baths and a marble fireplace in the living room.

Parking is included and the building has an elevator.

Is this a deal for a unit with such a transit friendly location?

John Gall at Axis Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #4S: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet

• Sold in May 2007 for $333,000
• Currently listed as a “short sale” for $239,900 (parking included)
• Assessment of $179 a month
• Taxes are “new”
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Central Air

This 4-bedroom rowhouse at 1919 N. Lincoln Park in East Lincoln Park (or some might still call this Old Town) looks like it could be found in London.

Built in 1888, it has the vintage bones but also all the modern conveniences such as central air and 2 parking spaces (which the listing says can be covered or a garage built.)

After first being listed in August 2008, and withdrawn, and then being off the market most of 2009, it has now gone into contract in just 2 weeks after re-listing.

It has three wood burning fireplaces and high ceilings with period details. The kitchen has luxury appliances by Bosch and Wolf.

Was this the case of the property simply needing to be priced correctly or is it a sign the housing market is improving?

Mario Greco at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See more pictures, a virtual tour and the floorplan here.

See the property website here.

1919 N. Lincoln Park: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car parking, no square footage listed

• Sold in June 1999 for $437,500
• Sold in November 2003 for $810,000
• Originally listed in August 2008 and withdrawn in January 2009
• Recently came back on the market at $899,000
• Under contract in 14 days
• Taxes of $14,539
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 20×17 (third level)
• Bedroom #2: 18×12 (second level)
• Bedroom #3: 11×11 (second level)
• Bedroom #4: 12×10 (lower level)

This 1-bedroom condo at 123 S. Green is in the recently constructed 2-building complex called The Emerald.

The Emerald’s construction brought a Starbucks to Halsted and the buildings were meant to capitalize on the growing interest in living in Greektown.

The listing for this unit says it is “upgraded” with a gourmet chef’s dream kitchen and a marble bath.

It also has bamboo floors.

Annie Alexander at Jameson has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #307B: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 765 square feet

• Sold in July 2008 for $302,500 (looks like parking was included)
• Currently listed for $285,000 (plus $25,000 for the parking)
• Assessments of $225 a month (includes doorman)
• Taxes are “new”
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Agent owned
• Bedroom: 12×13

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1750 W. Grace in the North Center neighborhood of Lakeview many times since 2008.

See our last chatter in June 2009 here.

The 4-bedroom house seems to be a great condo alternative, with its 2-car garage and both front porch and back deck.

It also has central air conditioning.

It is now listed for $20,000 under the 2006 purchase price.

Many of you thought it would sell for around $500,000.

Scott Zelkin at @Properties still has the listing. See the pictures here.

1750 W. Grace: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2400 square feet, 2 car garage

• Sold in May 2006 for $555,000
• Was listed in May 2008 for $669,900
• Reduced several times
• Was listed in November 2008 for $584,900
• Withdrawn
• Re-listed in April 2009 for $575,000
• Reduced
• Was listed in June 2009 for $550,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $535,000
• Taxes of $7162
• Central air
• Basement

We last chattered about this Victorian vintage 2-bedroom at 4110 N. Southport in Lakeview in September 2009.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.

The unit has a full-sized dining room with vintage built-ins as well as a generous sized kitchen which would make it ideal for throwing sophisticated dinner parties.

It also has the vintage woodwork intact in the living room.

The unit has central air, a back porch and an in-unit washer/dryer, all of which are sometimes difficult to find in vintage units.

The only thing it doesn’t have is deeded parking.

The unit has also been reduced by $4900 since last September.

Last time, we had a debate about the location of this unit- whether or not it’s Lakeview, Uptown, or Graceland West (which I have heard used- and not just by realtors.)  The property is north of Irving Park Road.

I’m going with Lakeview though Graceland West would also be fitting.

Eric Rojas at Prudential Rubloff has the listing. See more pictures and the floor plan here.

See the virtual tour here.

You can also check out Eric’s real estate blog here.

Unit #2:  2 bedrooms, 1 bath,  no square footage listed

• Sold in December 1993 for $100,500
• Sold in July 2004 for $253,000
• Was listed in September 2009 for $289,900
• Assessments of $226 a month
• Taxes of $2842
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the Unit
• No parking
• Bedroom #1: 10×9
• Bedroom #2: 10×9
• Living room: 18×10
• Dining room: 16×12
• Kitchen: 12×12

We’ve chattered about this large 6-bedroom home at 235 W. Menomonee in the heart of the historic Old Town Triangle several times.

See our November 2008 chatter here.

Since last year it has been reduced by $510,000.

It’s also still available to rent and has been reduced from $16,500 a month to $10,000 a month (although someone commented in last year’s post that they were renting the house month-to-month.)

The house is on a huge 25×200 lot, which is rare in the city in general, let alone in the middle of Old Town.

That space allows for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath coach house behind the house, as well as 3 car parking and a private cabana.

Penny Bagherpour at Prudential Rubloff still has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here.

235 W. Menomonee: 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths (but 1 bedroom and 1 bath in the coach house),  6000 square feet, 3 car garage

• Sold in July 1999 for $1,135,000
• Sold in December 2002 for $1.7 million
• Was listed in November 2008 for $4 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $3.49 million
• Was available for rent in December 2007 for $16,500 a month 
• Reduced
• Was available for rent in May 2008 for $11,500 a month
• Was available in November 2008 to rent for $12,000 a month
• Reduced
• Currently available to rent for $10,000 a month
• Taxes are $33,057
• Massive roofdeck with cabana
• Full nanny quarters (with own bedroom and bath)
• Central Air

We’ve chattered about this completely renovated vintage home at 1722 N. North Park in the historic Old Town Triangle several times before.

See our September 2009 chatter here.

It is still available and has been reduced another $15,000.

The listing now also includes two years of paid parking (as the parking – or lack thereof- has been the source of much chatter.)

The house still has luxury finishes and is an “eco-friendly” restoration.

Robert Picciariello at Prello Realty Group still has the listing. See the pictures here.

1722 N. North Park: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus den, 3492 square feet

• Sold in July 2007 for $1.435 million (per the Tribune)
• Was listed in June 2009 for $2.3 million
• Reduced
• Was listed in September 2009 for $2 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $1.985 million
• Taxes of $16,920
• No parking – but two years paid by the sellers
• Central Air

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom Tudor style single family home at 6759 N. Wildwood in the Wildwood neighborhood in June 2009.

See our prior chatter and pictures here.

It is still available and has been reduced by $40,000.

It has a new kitchen and addition at the back of the house for a more open living concept.

The listing also states that it has a new brick patio and is steps away from the forest preserve.

Ann Boyle at Koenig & Strey has the listing. See more pictures here.

6759 N. Wildwood: 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, no square footage listed, 1 car garage

• Sold in September 1989 for $205,000
• Originally listed in March 2009 for $899,000
• Reduced
• Was listed in June 2009 for $869,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $829,000
• Taxes of $9781
• Central Air
• Family room: 27×13
• Bedroom #1: 18×15
• Bedroom #2: 15×15
• Bedroom #3: 15×15
• Bedroom #4: 14×13

We’ve chattered quite a bit about the big duplex down condo units being an alternative to the single family home but what about the other way around?

This 3-bedroom 1906 home at 3505 N. Marshfield in Lakeview was recently reduced $26,000.

The house has maintained some of its vintage features including wood floors and built-ins. All three bedrooms are on the second level and the listing says a new master suite was recently added.

It also boosts a rare trifecta of bathrooms, at least for a house in this price point.

The kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The house also has a 2-car garage and central air.

Joseph Siciliano at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures here.

3505 N. Marshfield: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, no square footage listed

• Sold in July 2002 for $475,000
• Originally listed in November 2009 for $775,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $749,000
• Taxes of $6907
• Central Air
• Unfinished basement
• Bedroom #1: 15×12
• Bedroom #2: 16×10
• Bedroom #3: 11×9
• Living room: 15×11
• Dining room: 15×11
• Kitchen: 15×10
• Breakfast nook: 10×9