Finally, we’re chattering about a seller that appears to have made some money.
We last chattered about this 1-bedroom authentic brick and concrete loft at 720 S. Dearborn in Printers Row in February 2009.
It sold fairly quickly and has now closed $12,400 under the list price but well-above the prior 2004 sales price.
This was much higher than most of you predicted it would sell for.
See our prior chatter and more pictures here.
Unit #502: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 825 square feet
- Sold in March 1996 for $91,000
- Sold in June 2000 for $161,000
- Sold in April 2004 for $173,000
- Was listed in February 2009 for $219,900
- Sold in April 2009 for $207,500
- Assessments of $456 a month (includes heat, air, cable tv)
- Taxes of $1952
- No in-unit w/d
- No parking
- Central air
- Tom Feddor at Keller Williams Realty- West Loop had the listing
May 8th, 2009 | Posted in Lofts, Printers Row | 51 Comments
Pearson on the Park, at 222 E. Pearson, in Streeterville (or is that the Gold Coast?) is an apartment to condo conversion that started closings in 2005.
This 1-bedroom unit has recently been reduced and is now priced $25,100 under the 2006 purchase price.
Other 03 tier units on similar lower floors sold for a bit less in 2006- around $200,000. But there were various upgrade packages available.
Is this now a deal for the area?
It is located only about 2 blocks east of Water Tower Place and the Mag Mile.
Vilas Realty Corporation has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #203: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, no square footage listed
- Sold in July 2006 for $225,000
- Originally listed in December 2008 for $249,900
- Reduced numerous times
- Currently listed for $199,000 (parking available in the building for extra)
- Assessments of $293 a month
- Taxes of $2871
- Central Air
- W/D in the unit
- Bedroom: 12×12
- Living room: 17×11
- Kitchen: 11×9
May 7th, 2009 | Posted in Pearson on the Park, Streeterville | 39 Comments
Who said you have to leave the city to get a lot of land?
Built in 1946, this 4-bedroom Keck + Keck designed single family home at 2939 W. Catalpa in Budlong Woods is on 1/3 of an acre with a pond.
(Budlong Woods is just north of Lincoln Square.)
It also has a glass enclosed studio/greenhouse, custom radiant Terrazzo and walnut floors, and a commercial grade kitchen.
Jennifer South at Dreamtown Realty has the listing. See more pictures here.
2939 W. Catalpa: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2.5 car garage
- Sold in March 1995 for $499,000
- Sold in March 2004 for $800,000
- Currently listed for $1.399 million
- Taxes of $10,063
- Central Air
- 9-zone irrigation system
- Master suite with marble bath
May 7th, 2009 | Posted in Lincoln Square | 71 Comments
We followed this 2-bedroom unit at the Thomas School at 1445 W. Belden in Lincoln Park last year as the price was slowly reduced.
See our prior chatter and the pictures here.
The unit has 15-foot ceilings, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and parking.
Someone posted in the original chatter that they were the owner and had, unfortunately, listed it too high in the beginning. (No confirmation, of course, that they were truly the owner.)
It has finally closed for $102,500 under the 2006 purchase price.
Unit #3N: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 square feet
- Sold in June 2006 for $537,500
- Originally listed in June 2008 for $573,500
- Reduced several times
- Was listed in September 2008 for $524,900 (parking included)
- Reduced
- Was listed in December 2008 for $474,900 (parking still included)
- Sold in March 2009 for $435,000 (parking included)
- Assessments of $331 a month
- Taxes of $4594
- Central air
- Washer/dryer in the unit
- Judy and Steve Lieberman at Prudential Preferred had the listing
May 7th, 2009 | Posted in Lincoln Park | 15 Comments
This 2-bedroom vintage unit at 2501 N. Francisco in Logan Square caused a stir when we chattered about it in February 2009.
It was originally listed for $69,000 above the 2006 purchase price. Many of you thought it was priced too high.
See our prior chatter and pictures here.
It’s still available and has been reduced by $34,000.
It also has a new agent and some new pictures, including one of the lovely interior staircase that leads into the unit.
What’s the verdict on the listing price now?
Debbie Baren at @Properties now has the listing. See all of the pictures here.
Unit#2: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, no square footage listed
- Sold in June 2005 for $275,000
- Sold in September 2006 for $280,000
- Was listed in February 2009 for $349,000
- Reduced several times
- Currently listed for $315,000
- Assessments are $117 a month
- Taxes of $3018
- Central Air
- In-Unit W/D
- No parking
- Bedroom #1: 13×13
- Bedroom #2: 14×10
- Bedroom #3: 9×7
- Also has a separate dining room
May 6th, 2009 | Posted in Logan Square | 23 Comments
The Jackson Towers is a 1926 vintage high rise located at 5555 S. Everett, across the street from the Museum of Science & Industry, in Hyde Park.
The penthouse units aren’t your ordinary penthouses.
Unit #14-15A has 20 foot ceilings and stunning windows with views of the lake and the museum. The fireplace is now gas, but the listing says it can be converted to wood burning.
This unit has central air and a washer/dryer. The only thing that appears to be missing is a deeded parking space.
There will apparently be an open house in two weeks. If anyone goes, please report in.
Donna Schwan at MetroPro Realty has the listing. See more pictures here.
Unit #14-15A: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 half baths, 2800 square feet, duplex
- Sold in August 1997 for $425,000
- Currently listed for $795,000
- Assessments of $1920 a month (includes heat, water, gas)
- Taxes of $5300
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- New windows
- Gas fireplace
- No parking
May 6th, 2009 | Posted in Hyde Park | 20 Comments
We chattered about this first floor 1-bedroom at 1148 W. Roscoe in Southport numerous times in the last year as we wondered what the market was like for a $300,000 1-bedroom in this neighborhood.
See our first chatter and pictures here.
The unit recently closed for $22,000 under the 2005 purchase price.
Unit #1W: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, no square footage listed
- Sold in July 2005 for $293,000
- Was listed in October 2008 for $315,000 (parking included)
- Reduced
- Was listed in November 2008 for $299,500 (parking included)
- Withdrawn
- Re-listed and Reduced
- Was listed in February 2009 for $279,000 (parking still included)
- Sold in April 2009 for $271,000 (parking included)
- Assessments of $159 a month
- Taxes of $3,736
- Central Air
- W/D
- Fireplace
- Bedroom is 12×10
- Ed Jelinek at Coldwell Banker had the listing
May 6th, 2009 | Posted in Lakeview | 75 Comments
We last chattered about this large duplex 2-bedroom at 615 W. Deming in Lincoln Park in August 2008.
See our prior chatter and pictures here.
It sold in August 2007 and was re-listed less than a year later for $50,000 over the 2007 sale price.
It is still on the market and has been reduced several times.
The unit is now listed for $35,000 under the 2007 purchase price.
This duplex is 2000 square feet and has a very coveted 2-car garage. The building also has an elevator, so no worry about lugging groceries up stairs.
Ro Lebedow at Koenig & Strey has the listing. See the pictures here.
Unit #302: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2000 square feet, family room
- Sold in August 1999 for $415,000
- Sold in August 2007 for $725,000
- Was listed in July 2008 for $775,000 (includes 2 parking spots)
- Reduced several times
- Currently listed for $695,000 (includes the parking spots)
- Assessments of $466 a month
- Taxes of $8275
- Central Air
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
May 5th, 2009 | Posted in Lincoln Park, Reductions | 25 Comments
We’ve chattered about the co-op units in this Andrew Rebori 1923 building at 40 and 50 W. Schiller in the Gold Coast several times before.
They just don’t build them like this anymore.
This top-floor duplex 2-bedroom unit was recently renovated, including new wiring, plaster and hardwood floors throughout. The unit has a space pac cooling system.
Additionally, the kitchen and baths were re-done and several windows replaced.
The original limestone woodburning fireplace in the living room was also restored.
The co-op allows 70% financing. There is no parking with the building. It is leased nearby.
Pam Lynch at Jameson has the listing. See more pictures and a virtual tour 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
- Currently listed for $725,000
- Assessments of $1860 a month (includes the taxes)
- Taxes of $5937
- Space Pac
- Washer/Dryer in the unit
- Leased parking nearby
- 70% financing allowed
- Bedroom #1: 14×11
- Bedroom #2: 10×10
May 5th, 2009 | Posted in Gold Coast | 53 Comments
Single family home prices on the north side shot up over the last 10 years including this 1908 vintage 2-story home at 1275 W. Victoria in Edgewater Glen.
It has been on the market for 11 months and has now been reduced $80,000.
The home has all hardwood floors, a 3-year “new” garage and 2-bathrooms.
It is missing central air, however.
What do homebuyers expect for their half a million dollars in today’s market?
Tom Rice at Keller Williams Lincoln Square has the listing. See all the pictures here.
1275 W. Victoria: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, 2 car garage
- Sold in October 1993 for $169,500
- Originally listed in June 2008 for $609,900
- Reduced several times
- Currently listed for $529,900
- Taxes of $5599
- No Central Air- window units
- Partially finished basement
- Bedroom #1: 12×12
- Bedroom #2: 13×8
- Bedroom #3: 11×9
May 5th, 2009 | Posted in Edgewater | 24 Comments
