Crib Chatter

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• Withdrawn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

This 2-flat 1904 greystone at 1462 W. Irving Park Road in Lakeview just came on the market.

It is bank owned.

The building has some of its vintage features intact, such as hardwood floors, fireplaces and built-ins.

There is no central air (window units) but there is a 2-car garage.

Each unit is 3 bedrooms and 1 bath.

From the pictures, it looks like the buyer will have to put some work into the building.

But at this price, is this a deal?

It is far cheaper than any single family home in the area. It is near the Irving Park Brown Line El stop and easily walkable to the Southport Corridor with its shops and restaurants.

Ayoub Rabah at Great Street Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

1462 W. Irving Park Road: 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car parking

• There is no original sales information but sometime before 1990
• Bank owned as of October 2009
• Currently listed for $384,900
• Taxes of $10,056
• 2 fireplaces
• Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath
• Unit #2: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath

We’ve chattered about this 2-bedroom fee simple townhome at 1616 N. Larrabee in Lincoln Park several times over the past year.

See our September 2009 chatter here.

It is still available and is now listed just slightly over the 2004 purchase price.

If you recall, the townhouse has amazing outdoor space with a 900 square foot private patio.

It also has its own garage, all new hardwood floors throughout and a new roof as of 2006.

Is this property finally priced right?

Eileen Brennan at Prudential Preferred still has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here.

1616 N. Larrabee: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1500 square feet

• Sold in June 1992 for $240,000
• Sold in October 1999 for $378,000
• Sold in April 2004 for $505,000
• Originally listed in September 2008 for $649,000
• Reduced several times
• Was listed in February 2009 at $609,000
• Reduced
• Was listed in April 2009 at $598,000
• Reduced
• Was listed in June 2009 for $569,000 
• Reduced
• Was listed in September 2009 for $540,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $510,000
• No assessment – fee simple
• Taxes of $7,767
• 900 square foot patio
• 1 car garage
• Central Air

Bridgeport is the oldest neighborhood in Chicago and this 2-bedroom cottage bungalow at 820 W. 33rd Place reflects that as it was built in 1888.

It is on a larger than normal Chicago lot of 25×150 which allows for ample space in the backyard for an above ground pool and a 2-car garage.

The listing says the house has been remodeled with new windows, appliances and a 1-year old roof.

There is a full unfinished basement, a fenced in yard and pergo floors throughout.

The house also has central air.

The property has been reduced $10,000 since September.

Is this a good starter house?

William Sevening at Century 21 Galaxy Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.

820 W. 33rd Place: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, no square footage listed, 2 car garage

• Sold in May 1991 for $74,500
• Originally listed in September 2009 for $275,000
• Reduced twice
• Currently listed for $265,000
• Taxes of $1162
• Central Air
• Pool
• Bedroom #1: 11×9
• Bedroom #2: 8×9
• Living room: 15×12
• Kitchen: 15×9
• Eating area: 10×9
• Unfinished basement