We chattered about this traditional looking 4-bedroom home with a contemporary interior at 4337 N. Paulina in the Ravenswood Historic District several times.
See our August 2009 chatter and pictures here.
It has now gone under contract 18 months after it was first listed.
If you remember, the house was on an oversize 33×165 lot.
It had a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The house also had skylights.
Timothy Sheahan at Conlon Real Estate still has the listing.
See more pictures here.
4337 N. Paulina: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2.5 car garage, no square footage listed
- Sold in April 1988 for $56,500
- Sold in March 2000 for $700,000
- Sold in August 2005 for $955,000
- Originally listed in May 2008 for $1.099 million
- Listing cancelled in October 2008
- Re-listed in June 2009 for $999,900
- Reduced
- Was listed in August 2009 at $949,000
- Reduced
- Was listed in late August 2009 for $899,000
- Currently listed for $899,000
- Under Contract
- Taxes of $11,471
- Central Air
- Bedroom #1: 17×21
- Bedroom #2: 16×14
- Bedroom #3: 11×12
- Bedroom #4: 10×11
November 27th, 2009 | Posted in Ravenswood | 9 Comments
We chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex at 552 W. Armitage in Lincoln Park several times.
See our August 2009 chatter and pictures here.
The unit had a good location close to Lincoln Park, Old Town and the shops and restaurants on Armitage.
It had a townhouse feel with the two bedrooms on the second floor. The property also had central air and a deeded parking space.
It recently sold for $17,500 under the 2004 purchase price.
Matt Garrison at Coldwell Banker had the listing.
552 W. Armitage #1: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, duplex
- Sold in September 2004 for $370,000
- Originally listed in June 2008 for $424,000
- Reduced a few times
- Was listed in May 2009 at $399,900 (parking space included)
- Reduced
- Was listed in August 2009 at $374,900 (parking space included)
- Sold in November 2009 for $352,500 (parking space included)
- Assessments of $140 a month
- Taxes of $3945
- Central Air
- Living room: 21×11
- Kitchen: 10×8
- Bedroom #1: 11×10
- Bedroom #2: 13×11
November 27th, 2009 | Posted in Lincoln Park | 3 Comments
We last chattered about this 3-bedroom luxury penthouse at 1715 W. Ohio in the Ukranian Village in May 2009.
There was a heated discussion about the price of this property with some saying it shouldn’t sell for anything over $950,000 and others saying they would eat their words when it sold “in a few months” for $1.8 million to $1.9 million.
See our prior chatter here.
Since May, the unit has been reduced by $200,000.
It’s now under contract.
It’s no ordinary penthouse. The 6000 square foot home has 14 to 17 foot high ceilings and a private elevator to take you to your unit.
The master suite is 30×25.
It also has a 1700 square foot cedar rooftop deck with gas fire pit (not clear if that is included in the 6000 square foot total- but it appears to be.)
Chaz Walters at Sudler Sotheby’s International still has the listing.
You can see the pictures here.
Unit #PH: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 6000 square feet, 2 car garage, duplex
- Sold in August 2004 for $1.2 million
- Was listed in May 2009 for $1,999,000
- Reduced
- Currently listed at $1.799 million
- Under contract
- Assessments are $900 a month
- Taxes are $8,000
- Gourmet kitchen with Brazilian granite island
November 27th, 2009 | Posted in Ukranian Village | 32 Comments
We chattered about this unique 2-bedroom duplex at 1855 N. Halsted several times over the last few months including in September 2009 after it has recently been reduced.
See our prior chatter and pictures here.
In September, someone said it would sell for $450,000. Several others all thought it would sell quickly if priced in the mid-$500,000s.
It recently closed for $7500 over the 2007 purchase price.
Ron Knoll at Saffron Realty had the listing. Remember, Unit #1 was actually on the fourth floor.
Unit #1: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car parking
- Sold in March 1988 for $150,000
- Sold in January 1994 for $228,000
- Sold in January 2002 for $395,000
- Sold in June 2007 for $562,500
- Was listed in June 2009 for $635,000
- Reduced
- Was listed in September 2009 for $619,000
- Sold in November 2009 for $570,000
- Assessments of $429 a month
- Taxes of $5689
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Bedroom #1: 19×12
- Bedroom #2: 15×14
- Loft: 15×6
November 25th, 2009 | Posted in Lincoln Park | 14 Comments
We chattered about this 2-bedroom vintage unit at 739 W. Brompton in October 2009.
See our chatter and pictures here.
The unit went under contract quickly and recently closed.
It was extra wide with a renovated kitchen. But it kept a lot of its vintage features including a wood burning fireplace with antique mantle.
Mary Ann Genellie at Prudential Rubloff had the listing.
Unit #2N: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed
- Sold in February 1989 for $178,000
- Sold in July 1995 for $194,500
- Sold in January 2000 for $315,000
- Was listed in October 2009 for $437,700
- Sold in November 2009 for $405,000
- Assessments of $265 a month
- Taxes of $4684
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in Unit
- No Parking (leased in the neighborhood)
- Bedroom #1: 18×14
- Bedroom #2: 15×12
- Living room: 19×15
- Dining room: 19×12
- Kitchen: 14×13
- Sunroom: 16×8
November 25th, 2009 | Posted in Lakeview | 12 Comments
We last chattered about this unique 2-bedroom penthouse loft at 758 N. Larrabee in March 2009.
See our prior chatter here.
It has now been reduced by $190,000 since it was originally listed in November 2008.
It has 15-foot ceilings and a unique glass catwalk (be sure to check out the new pictures of the catwalk which show it up close).
The unit has a 1000 square foot private terrace as well.
The kitchen is state of the art with Miele, Gaggenau, and Thermador.
Melanie Gail Feddersen at Prudential Rubloff now has the listing. See the pictures and the virtual tour here.
See the property website here.
Unit #902: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, 2744 square feet
- Sold in April 2003 for $725,000
- Originally listed in November 2008 for $1.44 million
- Reduced
- Was listed in March 2009 for $1.354 million (2 parking spaces available for $40K each)
- Reduced
- Currently listed for $1.25 million (2 parking spaces available- I can’t tell if they’re extra or not)
- Assessments of $1243 a month
- Taxes of $11,064
- Bedroom #1: 12×18
- Bedroom #2: 13×16
November 25th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, River North | 21 Comments
There will be no new posts on Thanksgiving.
I’ve decided to do some posts on Friday for those unlucky people who actually do have to work or who aren’t going to the shopping malls.
I’ve been wanting to do some updates on properties that we’ve chattered about so look for those today and on Friday.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Sabrina
November 25th, 2009 | Posted in general information | 10 Comments
It’s been about 6-months since we last chattered about River City at 800 S. Wells in the South Loop.
We have chattered about this building numerous times over the past two years. In fact, it was one of the first properties I ever chattered on.
It looks like the banks are getting a bit more aggressive on the 3 bedroom duplexes in the building.
Unit #550 has been reduced by $47,500 since July 2009.
When do these units become a deal?
Ayoub Rabah at Great Street Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #550: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed
- Sold in December 2005 for $522,000
- Lis pendens in January 2008
- Bank owned in December 2008
- Listed in July 2009 for $183,000
- Reduced several times
- Currently listed for $135,400
- Assessments of $922 a month (includes heat, A/C)
- Taxes of $6585
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Central Air?
- Leased parking available
- Bedroom #1: 12×20
- Bedroom #2: 8×11
- Bedroom #3: 8×11
- Living room: 18×20
- Kitchen: 7×9
- Other: 5×7
November 24th, 2009 | Posted in Foreclosures, South Loop | 48 Comments
We last chattered about this vintage duplex 2-bedroom in the Andrew Rebori building at 40 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast in August 2009.
See our prior chatter and interior pictures here.
The building has a distinct european flavor to it. Built in 1923, no two units are alike.
Completely renovated, this duplex has a new kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing and electrical.
The original features, including the historic fireplace and the sweeping staircase, remain.
Since August, the unit has been reduced another $124,000.
Lissa Weinstein at Sudler Sotheby’s now has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #D2: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1400 square feet, duplex
- I couldn’t find an original sales price but it last sold 3 years ago and then was renovated
- Originally listed in December 2008 for $775,000
- Reduced
- Was listed in May 2009 for $725,000
- Reduced
- Was listed in August 2009 at $699,000
- Reduced
- Currently listed at $575,000
- Assessments of $1860 a month (includes the taxes, heat, gas, cable)
- Taxes of $5937
- Space Pac
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Leased parking nearby
- 70% financing allowed
- Bedroom #1: 14×11
- Bedroom #2: 10×10
November 24th, 2009 | Posted in Gold Coast | 32 Comments
We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 4127 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood in May 2009.
See our prior chatter and pictures here.
It sold in July 2009.
3 out of the 4 bedrooms were upstairs and it had a finished basement. Many of you thought it would sell in the low $700,000s or even the $600,000s.
Kristi Gunther at Re/Max Exclusive Properties had the listing.
4127 N. Hermitage: 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 half baths, 2 car garage, no square footage listed
- Sold in March 2001 for $575,000
- Sold in August 2003 for $660,000
- Was listed in May 2009 for $769,000
- Reduced in June 2009 to $759,000
- Sold in July 2009 for $739,000
- Taxes of $4666
- Central Air
- Fireplace (decorative only)
- Bedroom #1: 14×13
- Bedroom #2: 14×11
- Bedrooms #3: 14×11
- Bedroom #4: 11×8
November 24th, 2009 | Posted in Ravenswood | 8 Comments
