Crib Chatter

This 3-bedroom townhouse in Old Town Square at 210 W. Scott in Old Town came on the market in September 2025.

Built in 1999, Old Town Square has 59 townhouses and a central courtyard.

This townhouse is on a 20×60 foot print.

The listing describes it as “refined city living.”

For those of you who are fans of bathrooms on each floor, this townhouse has that layout. It has 2 full bathrooms on the third floor and a half bath on each the first and second floors.

The first floor has a rare attached 2-car garage and a sitting room/family room.

The second floor has a living/dining room combination with a wood burning fireplace. There’s a small balcony off the living room.

The kitchen is a separate room. It has white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. There’s no island but there appears to be room for one, or a table.

The third floor has all three bedrooms including a primary suite with a remodeled en suite bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in-shower.

There’s also a second full bath.

The laundry is also on this floor.

The townhouse has central air and a rooftop deck which the listing says is a “peaceful outdoor escape” with impressive city views.

The listing says that all the major mechanicals have been updated in “recent years.”

Old Town Square is near the shops and restaurants on Wells and the Gold Coast. Buses and supermarkets, including Aldi and Jewel, are nearby.

Listed at $1.165 million, is over a million dollars the new price for a townhouse in Old Town?

Philip Skowron at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit I: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 2400 square feet, townhouse

• Sold in September 1999 for $356,000
• Sold in April 2000 for $540,000
• Originally listed in September 2025 for $1.165 million
• Currently still listed at $1.165 million
• Assessments of $200 a month (includes snow and scavenger. I think also exterior maintenance)
• Taxes of $17,656
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer on the third floor
• 2-car attached garage
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×12 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 10×9 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 10×9 (third floor)
• Living room: 19×17 (second floor)
• Dining room: 16×10 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 15×14 (second floor)
• Family room: 19×15 (main level)
• Deck: 18×14 (fourth floor)
• Balcony on second floor

This 4-bedroom in The Cambridge at 524 W. Briar in East Lakeview came on the market in October 2025.

Built in 1899, The Cambridge has 16 units and storage in the basement. It wraps around the corner of both Briar and Cambridge.

There’s no parking or amenities with the building.

This unit is a one level “sophisticated and sun-filled” unit with a bay window and French doors that lead to a juliette balcony.

It has some of its vintage features including hardwood floors throughout and custom crown molding.

The unit also has a separate dining room and a gas fireplace in the living room.

It has a “chef’s kitchen” with white cabinets, “premium” stainless steel appliances and white countertops. There’s a breakfast nook and a built-in bar.

The primary suite has a walk-in-closet and a “spa-inspired” dual vanity bath. It’s unusual to have a primary ensuite in a vintage unit.

There’s a second full bath for the other three bedrooms.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and deeded parking, which is in the building next door (and which a realtor’s note from 8 years ago says is a 5-minute walk away).

There’s no private outdoor space.

This building is near the shops and restaurants of East Lakeview. There are buses nearby. The listing says its in the Nettelhorst school district.

This 2200 square foot unit is listed at $950,000.

It seems to have it all. Will this sell quickly to vintage lovers?

Cosmina Neaga at 312 Estates LLC has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #2: 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2200 square feet

• Sold in March 1997 for $195,000
• Sold in March 1998 for $270,000
• Sold in June 2001 for $360,000
• Sold in September 2007 for $500,000
• Sold in September 2015 for $770,000
• Sold in March 2019 for $818,000
• Currently listed at $950,000 
• Assessments of $919 a month (includes heat, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Is there a separate garage parking assessment???
• Taxes of $12,236 (does this include the garage parking taxes?)
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Deeded garage parking is included
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×16
• Bedroom #2: 14×13
• Bedroom #3: 11×14
• Bedroom #4: 9×9
• Kitchen: 22×15
• Living room: 21×20
• Dining room: 18×15
• Foyer: 12×8
• Walk-in-closet: 8×3
• Storage in the basement: 5×8

This top floor 3-bedroom at 626 W. Belden in East Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2025.

We have chattered about this building, and even this unit, previously in 2020. At that time, during the pandemic, it did not sell.

See our 2020 chatter here.

But it came back on the market in 2022 and sold quickly.

If you recall, this greystone was built in 1889. It has 3 units and garage parking.

The building was converted into condos in 1995. There are no other amenities.

This unit has some of its vintage features including ceiling medallions in the living and dining rooms along with a fireplace with a carved wood mantle. The current listing says the fireplace is “decorative” but it was “wood burning” in 2020.

It has 10 foot ceilings and hardwood floors throughout.

The kitchen is at the front of the unit and has a window. It now has green cabinets (they were white in 2020), white counter tops, a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. It’s open to the living and dining room.

This is a rare vintage unit which has a primary suite, with its own full bath with a double vanity and walk-in-shower, along with a walk-in-closet. In 2020, that closet was being used as an office because it has a window.

Current pictures show it being used only as a closet.

It has the other features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit, in the walk-in-closet, and garage parking.

It also has a 7×8 private deck off the primary bedroom.

The property is in the coveted East Lincoln Park neighborhood and is near Lincoln Elementary, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Lincoln Park, and the shops and restaurants on Lincoln.

In 2022, it was listed at $599,900 and had “multiple offers received.” It closed for $58,100 over the list, at $658,000.

Three years later, the market is even tighter. The unit has been listed at $800,000 this time.

Will it get multiple offers again?

Tom Campone at KellerWilliams ONEChicago has the listing. See the pictures here. Sorry, no floor plan.

Unit #3: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, penthouse

• Sold in September 1997 for $345,000
• Sold in March 2006 for $520,000
• Sold in August 2012 for $470,000
• Sold in July 2015 for $577,500
• Sold with “multiple offers” in May 2022 for $658,000 (listed at $599,900)
• Listed in September 2025 at $800,000
• Currently still listed at $800,000
• Assessments are still $325 a month (they were $325 a month in 2020) (includes parking, exterior maintenance and scavenger)
• Taxes are now $12,448 (they were $9761 in 2020)
• Garage parking included
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• Decorative fireplace (was wood burning fireplace in 2020)
• Bedroom #1: 12×23
• Bedroom #2: 9×11
• Bedroom #3: 11×14
• Living room: 12×21
• Dining room: 12×9
• Kitchen: 13×8
• Deck: 7×8

This 2-bedroom in The Gateway Lofts at 1738 W. Belmont in West Lakeview came on the market in September 2025.

Built in 2002, The Gateway Lofts has 14 units and attached garage parking.

It’s an elevator building and has some amenities including an exercise room and a recreation room with a ping pong table (why not make it a co-working space instead?), and a shared rooftop deck with city views.

This unit is a rear main floor unit with high ceilings, exposed ductwork and exposed brick in the living room.

There are hardwood floors throughout and a wall of windows with custom remote blinds.

The open kitchen has been “updated” and has white 42″ cabinets, an island with bar seating, 2020 quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel sink, faucet and appliances.

There is a brick wood burning fireplace in the living room and space for a dining room table.

Both bedrooms have windows. The primary bedroom is en suite.

There’s a Murphy bed in the second bedroom.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and heated garage parking is included.

The listing says it has “fresh paint” as of September 2025. It also has a new furnace (2022), hot water heater (2022), A/C (2020) and disposal (2020).

The building resurfaced the roof in 2024.

This unit also has access to a massive private deck measuring 20×32 which was “refinished” in 2022.

The building is near the shops and restaurants of Roscoe Village and on Lincoln and Belmont in West Lakeview. There are several bus lines nearby.

Listed for $519,000, that’s $79,000 above the 2020 sales price of $440,000.

Will they get their full price?

Maria Etling at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1R: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed

• I couldn’t find an original 2002 price
• Sold in March 2010 for $332,500
• Sold in April 2016 for $387,500
• Sold in November 2020 for $440,000
• Currently listed for $519,000
• Assessments of $332 a month (includes exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $6510
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Heated garage parking included
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 12×12
• Bedroom #2: 11×8
• Living room: 16×12
• Dining room: 20×11
• Kitchen: 14×8
• Laundry: 4×4
• Deck: 20×32

This 2-bedroom penthouse duplex-up at 1521 N. Paulina in Wicker Park came on the market in September 2025. (Sorry, I don’t have any picture of this building.)

I don’t have a year this building was built but it has 12 units and a bike room. There’s no parking with the building.

The listing says this is a renovated duplex-up unit which is “modern luxury and vintage charm.”

It is east facing with oversized windows and some exposed wood beams on the main level.

There are hardwood floors throughout the main floor and in the primary bedroom. The second bedroom has carpet.

The main floor is open concept with the living room, dining room and kitchen.

The kitchen has black cabinets, quartz countertops, an island with seating for 3, and high end stainless steel appliances including a brand new refrigerator and dishwasher in the last 12 months.

The living room has a decorative fireplace.

There’s also a full bath with a walk-in-shower on the main floor and a private deck which the listing says is a “private sanctuary.”

Both bedrooms are on the second floor.

The primary bedroom has a “spa-inspired” bathroom with a double vanity and a soaking tub.

There’s also a second private outdoor space with skyline views from the second floor.

It has the features that buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit on the second floor, but there’s no parking.

This building is near the Blue Line stop at Damen, several bus lines, the 606 and the shops and restaurants of Wicker Park and Bucktown. There’s a new Whole Foods going into the old CVS/bank building on Ashland soon.

Listed in September 2025 at $525,000, that’s $70,000 above the 2022 sales price of $455,000.

Will they get their price without any parking?

Natalie Renna at Compass has the listing. See the pictures here. (Sorry, no floor plan.)

Unit #3R: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage, duplex up, penthouse

• Sold in May 2004 for $269,000
• Sold in May 2007 for $339,000
• Sold in August 2015 for $401,000
• Sold in February 2022 for $455,000
• Currently listed at $525,000
• Assessments of $265 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $7,171
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit (second floor)
• No parking
• Decorative parking
• Bedroom #1: 13×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 13×10 (second floor)
• Living/dining room: 23×15 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 10×15 (main floor)

This 3-bedroom in 1528 W. Monroe in the West Loop came on the market in September 2025.

I don’t know the year this building was built (pre-1900?) but it has 14 units and indoor garage parking.

It also has 3 common outdoor spaces including a rooftop deck.

The building was converted into condos in 2008.

Unfortunately, most of the vintage features have been removed. However, this unit does have high ceilings, crown molding and a “marble-detailed” fireplace.

It has Brazilian cherry floors throughout.

The kitchen is open to the living room which the listing indicates is a living/dining room combo, but there is no room for a dining room.

There is a bay window in the living room.

The kitchen has 42″ dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops and an island with a breakfast bar.

There are three bedrooms. The second bedroom has custom built-in bookcases. There’s also a door that leads somewhere (but where?).

The primary suite is en suite and has a dual vanity, deep jetted soaking tub, and a separate shower with body sprays.

It has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and garage parking is included.

This building is near Skinner Park and the shops and restaurants of the West Loop.

Listed at $625,000, that is $100,000 above the 2017 purchase price of $525,000.

Will they get their price in this hot market?

Lyn Harvie at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here. (Sorry, no floor plan)

Unit #200: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed

• Sold in March 2008 for $480,000
• Sold in April 2008 for $325,000 (is this a different unit?0
• Sold in May 2016 for $317,500 (is this the April 2008 unit?)
• Sold in September 2017 for $525,000
• Currently listed at $625,000
• Assessments of $525 a month (includes exterior maintenance and scavenger)
• Taxes of $10,679
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking included
• Marble detailed fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 14×12
• Bedroom #2: 15×13
• Bedroom #3: 11×10
• Living/dining room combo: 14×13
• Kitchen: 9×8

It’s a good time to take some time off. I’m having the worst time finding properties that I find interesting. I shudder to think about how it will be in December.

Will we see less than 100 properties on the market in Lincoln Park this winter? Lowest I’ve seen in this cycle is 120.

I’ll be on vacation this week through Monday, September 29.

See you at the end of the month and then we’ll be in October.

Sabrina

This 2-bedroom in 401 E. Ontario in Streeterville came on the market in May 2025.

401 E. Ontario was built in 1990 but was originally apartments. It was converted into condos in 1999. It has 394 units and attached parking.

It’s a full amenity building with 24-hour door staff, an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, 2 sun decks, resident lounge, fully equipped fitness center, sauna and on-site management.

The listing says this unit has been “designer renovated.”

It’s a corner unit with all new wide-plank flooring, custom millwork and moldings.

It has custom lighting and window treatments.

The unit has a living/dining room combo with a custom fireplace with a built-in television.

The kitchen is “upgraded” with green cabinets, a new refrigerator and microwave and “new” marble counter tops.

Both bathrooms have been redone with modern vanities, custom tile, high end fixtures and a luxe gold rainfall shower.

The primary bedroom has millwork.

The second bedroom appears to have built-in cabinets and a desk which were in the unit in the 2021 sale.

The unit has closet systems.

It has some of the features buyers look for including central air, one car garage is included but there is no washer/dryer in the unit. There is coin laundry in the building.

This building is just one block from Lake Michigan and is near the shops and restaurants of Streeterville, the Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and multiple bus lines.

Originally listed in May 2025 for $585,000, it was reduced $20,000 to $565,000.

Will the price cut get the sale done?

Sherise Glueckert @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #1202: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1200 square feet

• Sold in November 1999 for $303,500
• Sold in October 2004 for $425,000
• Sold in July 2021 for $402,000
• Originally listed in May 2025 for $585,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $565,000
• Assessments of $1,033 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $8,022
• Central Air
• No washer/dryer in the unit. Coin laundry in the building.
• Garage parking is included
• Fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 13×12
• Bedroom #2: 12×10
• Living room: 19×17
• Dining room: 8×6
• Kitchen: 15×9
• Walk-in-closet: 6×5

This 3-bedroom in the Horizon House at 5733 N. Sheridan Road in Edgewater came on the market in September 2025.

Built in 1967, Horizon House has 112 units and attached garage parking. It runs parallel to the Lake and has direct access to Kathy Osterman Beach/Hollywood Beach and the Lakefront trail.

It’s a full amenity building with 24/7 door staff, on-site engineering, a rooftop pool, and 2 fitness rooms.

The listing says this is a “rarely available” D-Tier unit which has been “updated” with a bold designer touch.

The living/dining/kitchen area looks east over the Lake and the beach. This has sunrise views.

The three bedrooms are on the opposite side of the unit and face west, with city views, where you get the sunsets.

There are dark hardwood floors throughout.

The kitchen has modern glossy white cabinets, a waterfall edge island which seats two, stainless steel appliances and a “statement” backsplash.

The primary bedroom is en suite with a walk-in-shower.

The unit also has an oversized covered balcony with a retractable screen which the listing says “serves as an outdoor living room.” It has a ceiling fan, lush plants and is large enough at 20×8 to fit an outdoor couch and chairs.

This unit has the features buyers look for including a full size stackable washer/dryer in the unit along with a utility sink, attached leased garage parking and air conditioning from wall units. There’s no central air.

In addition to being on the beach and the Lakefront trail, it is blocks from Mariano’s, Whole Foods, the Red Line and the shops and restaurants of Edgewater and Andersonville. Several bus lines also stop on Sheridan, in front of the building.

Listed in September 2025 at $650,000, is this a deal for resort-style living on the Lake?

Ivona Kutermankiewicz has the listing. See the pictures here. There’s no floor plan but there’s one in the 2016 listing.

Unit #28D: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2000 square feet

• Originally sold before 1991
• Sold in June 2016 for $490,000
• Currently listed at $650,000
• Assessments of $1800 a month (includes doorman, cable, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $8,361
• No central air (wall units for heat and a/c)
• Full size stackable washer/dryer in the unit with utility sink
• Garage parking is leased in the building
• Bedroom #1: 17×17
• Bedroom #2: 14×13
• Bedroom #3: 17×11
• Foyer: 20×7
• Kitchen: 14×13
• Living room: 21×18
• Dining room: 14×14
• Balcony: 20×8

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 1312 W. Webster in Lincoln Park was listed in September 2025. The last time we chattered about this building it was actually under construction (see above).

Built in 2012, at the bottom of the last housing bust, the building is all brick and limestone. It has 6 units, garage parking and storage.

There is no elevator.

This top floor unit has oak hardwood floors, detailed trim, crown molding and wainscoting.

The “upgraded” kitchen has 42 inch walnut cabinets, granite countertops, a breakfast bar with seating for 2, a tile backsplash, beverage fridge, and luxury Viking and  Subzero appliances.

It is open to the living room which has a gas fireplace with built-ins and recessed speakers.

There is space for a dining room table.

The living/dining room opens to a south facing balcony.

The primary bedroom has a walk-in-closet and an en suite bathroom with a steam shower, heated floors and double sink.

The other two bedrooms share the second bathroom.

An interior staircase leads to the private rooftop deck with skyline views. It has gas, water, electric, an outdoor TV, planter boxes and grass turf.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air, a laundry room with built-ins and one garage space.

It’s near Trebes Park and Oscar Meyer school. The building is near the shops and restaurants of West Lincoln Park, including Pequod’s.

Listed in September 2025 at $950,000, is this a deal under $1 million?

Jeffrey Lowe and Katie Ayaub at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Or see it at the Open House on Saturday September 6, 2025 from 12 to 2 PM.

Unit #3W: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed, penthouse

• Sold in March 2012 for $672,500
• Sold in March 2012 for $840,000 (is this a different unit and got listed wrongly or a flip?)
• Sold in March 2017 for $799,000
• Sold in June 2022 for $883,000
• Currently listed at $950,000
• Assessments of $309 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger)
• Taxes of $16,094
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 1 garage space included
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 17×13
• Bedroom #2: 12×10
• Bedroom #3: 12×12
• Kitchen: 16×9
• Living/dining room: 20×15
• Walk-in-closet: 4×9
• Balcony: 6×17 (main floor)
• Rooftop deck: 19×67 (second floor)