Crib Chatter

This 1914 greystone building at 80 E. Elm in the Gold Coast exudes vintage charm on the outside.

But the interiors of this 2-bedroom unit are purely modern with a DeGuilio kitchen and Waterworks baths.

Two vintage wood burning fireplaces remain to remind you of the building’s history. There’s also a private entrance to this unit.

While the unit has central air and an in-unit washer/dryer, it doesn’t have deeded parking.

The listing describes this unit as “dreamy.”

Janice Smith at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in April 1992 for $258,000
• Sold in June 1993 for $280,000
• Sold in October 2002 for $500,000
• Sold in March 2005 for $627,000
• Currently listed for $689,000
• Assessments of $405 a month
• Taxes of $7380
• Central Air
• In-unit Washer/Dryer
• No parking
• Living room: 23×18
• Kitchen: 15×8
• Bedroom #1: 15×14
• Bedroom #2: 12×11

This 4-bedroom single family home at 2427 N. Marshfield in west Lincoln Park has been on (and off) the market for nearly 2 years.

It has also been following the market lower as it has now been reduced $354,000 from its original list price in July 2007.

The house is also now listed just $9,000 over the 2005 purchase price.

The listing calls it the “best value in Lincoln Park.” The kitchen and baths have been renovated, it has central air and a 2-car garage.

Is this a single family home at a townhouse price?

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

2427 N. Marshfield: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 half bath, 2 car garage, no square footage listed

• Sold in June 1995 for $476,250
• Sold in September 2005 for $686,000
• Originally listed in August 2007 for $1.049 million
• Reduced several times
• Listed in July 2008 for $899,900
• Reduced several times
• Listed in January 2009 for $759,000
• Reduced several times
• Listed in June 2009 for $695,000
• Reduced $1
• Currently listed for $694,999
• Taxes of $9742
• Central Air
• Bedroom #1: 22×12
• Bedroom #2: 14×22
• Bedroom #3: 13×12
• Basement/Family room: 29×14

This 3-bedroom garden unit at 4335 N. Mozart in Irving Park has loads of space.

It is also bank-owned.

It has parking, central air, washer/dryer in the unit and low assessments.

Is this a “deal” at this price?

Matt Garrison at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See more pictures here.

Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1875 square feet

• I’m not sure this is the correct original sales price- but it looks like it sold for $242,000 in August 2005
• Bank owned
• Currently listed at $199,900
• Assessments of $125 a month
• Taxes of $5208
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Parking

Remember this new construction single family home at 1220 N. Damen in Wicker Park that was bank owned and missing its bathrooms?

See our prior chatter and pictures here.

It quickly found a buyer and closed for $100,100 over the list price.

Was this a steal?

1220 N. Damen: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 car garage, no square footage listed

• Sold in November 2004 for $415,000
• Originally listed for around $1.8 million in 2007-2008?
• Lis pendens in December 2007
• Bank owned as of February 2009
• Was listed in March 2009 for $899,900
• Sold in May 2009 for $1 million
• Taxes of $7526
• Jim Murrin at Jameson had the listing.

We chattered about this 3-bedroom re-sale in the boutique Case Study building at 156 W. Superior in River North several times.

See our original chatter from September 2008 and the pictures here.

There was quite a debate about the property in February 2009. Read the comments here.

It had an elevator directly to the 3000-square foot unit and unique concrete floors.

It was reduced by $409,000.

It also sold for under its 2006 purchase price.

Unit #601: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3000 square feet

• Sold in March 2006 for $1,289,500
• Originally listed in September 2008 for $1,649,000 (parking included)
• Withdrawn
• Re-listed in February 2009 for $1,529,000 (parking included)
• Reduced several times
• Sold in June 2009 for $1,240,000 (parking included)
• Assessments of $602 a month
• Taxes of $17,871
• Jena Radnay at Koenig & Strey had the listing.

20 N. State in the Loop was converted into lofts in 2003.

There are many different layouts in the building but the top floor units have 18-foot concrete ceilings and lovely authentic brick walls.

This 1-bedroom makes good use of the high ceilings by duplexing up and creating, essentially, a den or dining room on the first floor.

The building doesn’t have parking but living in this location means you don’t need a car, right?

This 1-bedroom is also the cheapest in the building.

Linda Hoffman at Prudential Preferred has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour here.

Unit #1002: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 716 square feet

• Sold in May 2003 for $123,000
• Currently listed for $198,000
• Assessments of $361 a month (includes heat, AC and the internet)
• Taxes of $1866
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in unit
• No parking
• Living room: 21×11
• Dining room: 10×9
• Kitchen: 11×6
• Bedroom: 11×9

There are lofts and then there are million dollar lofts with huge 2-story open spaces such as this brick and timber stunner at 1017 W. Washington in the West Loop.

It’s only a 2/2 but it makes up for it with 35-foot ceilings and a “pop-up” roof with windows.

The listing says it has a private access through the loading dock as well as 2 wine chillers. It is also a live/work space for those of you who wish to work at home.

The unit has also been reduced by $599,000 since April.

Marc Bombicino at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2J: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3500 square feet, 2 car parking

• Sold in May 2000 for $597,000
• Sold in February 2007 for $1,087,000
• Originally listed in April 2009 for $1,999,000
• Reduced twice
• Currently listed at $1,400,000
• Assessments of $654 a month
• Taxes of $10,204
• Bedroom #1: 16×14
• Bedrom #2: 18×8

In April, we chattered about whether this 3-bedroom duplex down at 907 S. Miller in the University Park/Tri-Taylor neighborhood would finally sell after nearly 2 years on the market and several reductions.

The answer is “yes.”

See our prior chatter here.

The unit closed for slightly under the 2004 purchase price, however.

Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1850 square feet, duplex

• Sold in March 2004 for $380,000
• Originally listed in May 2007 for $450,000
• Withdrawn
• Re-listed in April 2008 for $429,900
• Cancelled in December 2008 at $419,900
• Was listed on Craigslist in January 2009 for $419,900 (parking included)
• Reduced
• Re-listed in April 2009 for $399,900 (parking included)
• Sold in June 2009 for $378,500 (parking included)
• Assessments of $120 a month
• Taxes of $4592
• Fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 13×11
• Bedroom #2: 11×9
• Bedroom #3: 11×9
• Alex Till at Baird & Warner had the listing.

This house at 1722 W. Wellington in Lakeview elicited much chatter when it was last featured in April.

Read our prior chatter here.

It has since been reduced $25,400.

The completely renovated modern interior includes a spiral staircase and skylights.

Catherine Brennan at Sudler Sothebys has the listing. See the listing and other pictures here.

1722 W. Wellington: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2750 square feet, 2 car garage, backyard

• Sold in May 1994 for $84,000
• Sold in February 1995 for $113,000
• Sold in July 1998 for $310,000
• Sold in June 2004 for $610,000
• Was listed in April 2009 for $724,900
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $699,500
• Taxes of $8210
• Central Air
• Skylights
• Bedroom #1: 18×12
• Bedroom #2: 18×13
• Office: 10×13

The City of Chicago has designated the area commonly known as “The Gap” on the South Side of the city a landmark district.

It’s boundaries are 3100 to 3500 South on Prairie, Calumet and Giles.

(Some also label this area as part of Bronzeville.)

This 3-bedroom duplex down renovated greystone condo at 3362 S. Prairie has been on and off the market for 3 years.

It’s now been reduced by $184,000.

The listing says to “Bring all offers”.

The unit is 3000 square feet with a large family room in the duplex down that has its own kitchen (as seen in the photos).

Would this unit sell quicker if it were staged with furniture?

Weston Harding at Apartment Savvy Chicago LLC has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3000 square feet, duplex down

• I couldn’t find an original sales price but Unit #2 and #3 sold for $260,000 and $259,000, respectively, in fall of 2005.
• Originally listed in July 2007 for $459,000 (parking included)
• Reduced
• Re-listed in August 2008 for $395,000
• Reduced
• Re-listed in January 2009 for $329,900
• Reduced
• Currently listed for $275,000 (parking still included)
• Assessments of $160 a month
• Taxes of $3310
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer
• Bedroom #1: 13×21
• Bedroom #2: 8×13
• Bedroom #3: 10×12
• Family room: 21×28