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This 3-bedroom townhouse at 1125 W. Newport in the Southport neighborhood in Lakeview came on the market in February 2022.

Built in 1995, this townhouse complex, which shares a main drive, has 25 units with single car attached garages.

The listing says this townhouse is “insulated for El and street noise.”

The garage, foyer, laundry and third bedroom are on the first floor. The listing says the den/third bedroom includes a queen sized Murphy bed.

The other two bedrooms are on the second floor, including the primary which has an en suite bath that has been “fully renovated” with Carrera marble, double vanity, jacuzzi tub and custom glass rainfall shower.

The listing says the second bathroom has also been “fully renovated” and has white subway tiles and gold finishes.

The second floor has the kitchen, living and dining rooms.

The kitchen has white cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances with a kitchen island with blue cabinets.

There’s a “grill deck” off the kitchen and a large patio on the ground level along with a Juliet balcony off the living room.

The listing says the water heater and furnace have both been replaced in the last 2 years.

In addition to the attached 1-car garage, there is apparently a second additional outdoor space.

The townhouse has skylights and central air.

It’s located just 2 blocks from Southport restaurants and shops, as well as the Brown line stop at Southport, and is also a quick stroll to Wrigley Field and the shops and restaurants of Wrigleyville.

Listed at $599,000, that is $159,000 more than the 2012 sales price.

Is $599,000 the new reality for a 3-bedroom townhouse in this popular neighborhood?

Randi Kamberos at Carr Real Estate Investments has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit C: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2000 square feet, townhouse

• Sold in August 1995 for $259,000
• Sold in April 2000 for $375,000
• Sold in August 2004 for $440,000
• Sold in October 2006 for $480,000
• Sold in July 2012 for $440,000
• Currently listed at $599,000
• Assessments of $230 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $9867
• Central Air
• 1 car attached garage and second outdoor parking space
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 15×12 (third floor)
• Bedroom #2: 14×10 (third floor)
• Bedroom #3: 15×13 (main floor)
• Living/dining room: 23×17 (second floor)
• Kitchen: 17×12 (second floor)
• Laundry room: 8×4 (main floor)

Crain’s is reporting that the Trump Tower penthouse at 401 N. Wabash in River North is under contract.

Read about it here.

Trump Tower was built in 2008 and has 486 units and a hotel over a parking garage.

It’s a full amenity building with door staff, exercise room and indoor pool.

The penthouse, on the 89th floor, has 360 degree views of the city and Lake from 18 foot insulated glass windows.

The unit is unfinished space so it has to be built out.

At 14,260 square feet, it is listed as a 5 bedroom with 8 bathrooms.

The penthouse has a full-size washer/dryer in the laundry room.

Trump Tower residences can use the 5 star amenities of the building including the 14,000 square foot spa health club. The listing also says residents have use of outdoor space on the 16th floor.

The price includes 4 penthouse level parking spaces.

Listed in September 2021 for $30 million, it previously sold in 2014 for $17 million.

What will it sell for this time?

Will it become the most expensive condo to ever sell in the city?

Chezi Rafaeli at Coldwell Banker has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #89A: 5 bedrooms, 8 baths, 14,260 square feet, penthouse

• Sold in December 2014 for $17 million
• Originally listed in September 2021 for $30 million
• Under contract in February 2022
• What will it sell for?
• Assessments of $16,635 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, parking, cable, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $257,391
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 4 garage parking spaces included
• Raw space: buyer must build it out

This 4-bedroom row house at 2033 N. Sedgwick in East Lincoln Park came on the market in February 2021.

Built in 1879 on a 20.5 x 109.5 lot, it has a 2-car garage.

The listing says this rowhouse has been “restored to perfection.”

It has some of its vintage details including high ceilings, the original staircase, custom millwork, hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace in the living room.

The eat-in kitchen has white cabinets with Calcutta counter tops and backsplash and stainless steel appliances.

3 of the 4 bedrooms are on the second floor including the primary suite with built-in closets and an en suite white marble bathroom with a separate stand alone tub and walk-in-shower.

The second floor also has a sitting room/office space, a second bathroom  and skylights.

The lower level has hardwood floors with a family room with built-ins, a guest bedroom with “updated” full bathroom, the laundry room and storage.

The rowhouse has central air and a 2-car garage with a pergola built on top of the garage.

This rowhouse is near the shops and restaurants of Old Town and Lincoln Park and near Lincoln Park and the Zoo.

It was originally listed for 4 months in 2020 at $1.795 million but did not sell.

It has come back on the market in 2022 at $1.695 million.

Does this rowhouse have it all for those who want to live in vintage in East Lincoln Park?

Natasha Motev at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

2033 N. Sedgwick: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, no square feet listed, rowhouse

• Sold in April 1983 for $160,000
• Sold in December 1986 for $399,000
• Sold in March 1993 for $560,000
• Sold in October 1998 for $860,000
• Sold in June 2000 for $657,000
• Sold in August 2006 for $1.6 million
• Sold in May 2017 for $1.675 million
• Originally listed in August 2020 for $1.795 million
• Withdrew in October 2020
• Re-listed in February 2022 for $1.695 million
• Taxes of $22,737
• Central Air
• 2-car garage
• Wood burning fireplace
• Skylights
• Bedroom #1: 17×13 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 10×10 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 14×9 (second floor)
• Bedroom #4: 15×11 (lower level)
• Sitting room: 8×8 (second floor)
• Living room: 22×13 (main floor)
• Dining room: 17×13 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 22×10 (main floor)
• Family room: 18×16 (lower level)
• Laundry room: 11×8 (lower level
• Pergola/deck over the garage
• Front Balcony on second floor

This 3-bedroom authentic loft in the Anchor Lofts at 215 W. Illinois in River North came on the market in February 2020.

Built in 1923, the Anchor Lofts has 17 lofts and an attached garage. It was converted in the 1980s and does not have door staff or other amenities.

This listing says parking is available for rent from the HOA.

This loft has an open floor plan with southern and western exposures along with exposed wood beams and tall ceilings.

The listing calls this loft a “true New Yorker’s dream” and likens it to a SoHo or West Village artist loft.

The kitchen has white cabinets with black cabinets on the island, along with marble counter tops and luxury appliances including a Wolf gas range, glass door refrigerator and separate wine fridge.

The primary bedroom has an ample sitting area and custom storage along with an en suite bath.

It appears that the sitting room may be the second bedroom.

There’s a third bedroom but it doesn’t appear to include a window (according to the floorplan).

This loft has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and parking is available in the garage.

Originally listed in February 2020 at $1.2 million, it has been reduced $350,000 to $850,000.

Are River North Gallery District lofts like SoHo?

Ann Fan at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #5C: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2300 square feet, loft

• Sold in July 2010 for $395,000
• Sold in February 2013 for $780,000
• Originally listed in February 2020 for $1.2 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $850,000
• Assessments of $526 a month (includes exterior maintenance and snow removal)
• Taxes of $14,448
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking available to rent in the attached garage from the HOA
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 17×16
• Bedroom #2: 16×13
• Bedroom #3: 10×10
• Living/dining room: 30×24
• Kitchen: 13×9
• Laundry: 7×6
• Foyer: 10×4
• Gallery: 30×4
• Walk-in-closet: 15×6

This 3-bedroom penthouse in the Four Seasons Residences at 132 E. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in September 2020.

The Four Seasons Residences were built in 1989. There are 106 units on top of the Four Seasons Hotel.

The condos have access to the amenities of the hotel including 24 hour room service, the spa, pool, and fitness center.

There is on-site parking, either valet or self-park.

This unit is an east and north facing and has Lake Michigan and city views.

It has 11 foot ceilings and a open 53 foot living/dining room and gallery that faces the Lake.

The unit has a chef’s kitchen with luxury appliances.

The primary suite has 2 dressing rooms and a large bath.

It has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and parking is available in the building.

This building sits next to the Mag Mile, within walking distance to Oak Street Beach and all the shops and restaurants of the Gold Coast.

Originally listed for $4.5 million, it has been reduced to $4.25 million.

At 4500 square feet, could this be a family home in the sky?

Nancy Tassone at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #6502: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 4500 square feet

• Sold in October 2006 for $4.65 million
• Originally listed in September 2020 for $4.5 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $4.25 million
• Assessments of $4880 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doormen, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $55,211
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking available- either valet or self park
• Bedroom #1: 30×14
• Bedroom #2: 15×16
• Bedroom #3: 19×13
• Living room: 53×21
• Dining room: 19×19
• Kitchen: 25×13
• Laundry: 5×7
• Foyer: 14×10
• Gallery: 28×17
• Walk-in-closet: 21×13
• Walk-in-closet: 19×9

This 3-bedroom at No 9 Walton at 9 W. Walton in the Gold Coast came on the market in February 2022.

Built in 2018, the building has 66 units and attached garage parking.

It’s a full amenity building with 24 hour door staff, Pelotons in the exercise room, an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, yoga studio, golf simulator and guest suites.

This unit is a half floor home on the 24th floor with city and Lake views.

The listing says it has both casual and formal entertaining spaces.

The unit has custom millwork.

The O’Brien Harris chef’s kitchen has white cabinets, a large island and luxury appliances.

The primary bedroom has a sitting room, a dressing area, a walk-in-closet and a wall of built-in closets.

It has outdoor space with a 360 square foot covered terrace with heat lamps.

The unit has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 2 valet parking spaces are available.

No 9 Walton sold out before construction was finished and is still considered one of the top luxury buildings in the city.

According to Crain’s, a 4700 square foot unit on the 30th floor recently sold for $8.96 million and it wasn’t even listed on the open market.

This unit is looking for its first resale since the original 2018 sale.

It has come on the market at $6.8 million.

With so much demand to live in the building, will this sell quickly?

Susan Miner at Premier Relocation has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2402: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4278 square feet

• Sold in August 2018 for $5.462 million
• Currently listed for $6.8 million
• Assessments of $4000 a month (includes gas, doorman, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $122,448
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2 valet parking spaces available
• Bedroom #1: 19×26
• Bedroom #2: 15×11
• Bedroom #3: 14×12
• Living room: 26×19
• Dining room: 17×12
• Kitchen: 26×12
• Family room: 18×16
• Gallery: 28×7
• Foyer: 9×9
• Laundry: 11×11
• Terrace: 30×12

This 1-bedroom in Park Tower at 5415 N. Sheridan in Edgewater came on the market in November 2021.

I thought I had a picture of this building, but apparently I don’t. I’ll have to get one when the weather improves.

The Park Tower was built in 1973 and has 734 units and attached garage parking.

In the early 1970s, tall buildings with amenities were “in” as Park Tower has some commercial space on the low floors, a grocery store and dry cleaners, a garden on the second floor, a 2 stage gym with cardio and weights, an indoor pool, a racquetball court, party room, and sundeck.

It has 24-hour door staff.

This unit is on the 54th floor with north views which is high enough to clear all the other buildings and includes some lake views.

There are hardwood floors.

The kitchen, which has been opened to the living room space, has white cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

There is a living/dining room combination.

The unit has a walk-in-closet and the listing says an “in-unit laundry is possible.”

The listing also says there is a “solid association, no special assessments.”

Garage parking is leased.

Heat and air conditioning is included in the assessment.

This building is across from Edgewater Beach and the listing says it is “steps to the Mariano’s and Jewel.” It calls the unit a “city dweller’s paradise.”

Thinking about buying it as an investment unit? The listing says that rentals are allowed after 2 years of residency.

Originally listed in November 2021 for $195,000, it has been reduced $20,000 to $175,000.

It sold in 2019 for $160,000.

If you love views, is this unit a deal?

Santiago Valdez and Elizabeth Pyle at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #5409: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, no square footage listed

• Sold in August 1989 for $44,000
• Sold in January 2017 for $134,500
• Sold in February 2019 for $160,000
• Originally listed in November 2021 for $195,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $175,000
• Assessments of $580 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, clubhouse, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, Internet)
• Taxes of $2543
• Central Air
• No in-unit washer/dryer but listing said it’s “possible” – laundry room in the building
• Bedroom: 10×17
• Living/dining room: 12×21
• Kitchen: 7×10
• Walk-in-closet: 4×5
• Foyer: 4×10

This 2-bedroom in New York Private Residences at 3660 N. Lake Shore Drive in East Lakeview came on the market in November 2021.

Built in 1987, the New York Private Residences has 49 stories and 594 units.

It was converted into condos during the housing boom.

The building has an attached garage, a common rooftop deck, party room, a multiplex gym with swimming pool, which apparently costs extra.

This unit is on the 44th floor and has views of the Lake, golf course and harbor.

It has wood floors in the living/dining room as well as a wood crown molding in the living room, dining room and hallways.

The bedrooms are on a split floor plan and have carpet.

The primary bedroom is en suite and has a walk-in-closet.

The kitchen has been “tastefully renovated” with wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

This unit has central air, but no washer/dryer in the unit. There is a laundry room in the building.

Included in the price is one garage parking space and 2 storage units.

It also has two balconies, one off the living room and one off the second bedroom.

Originally listed in November 2021 at $449,000, it has been reduced $34,200 to $414,800.

If you’re a lover of views but want to live in Lakeview, is this building the place to be?

Mike Checuga at Re/Max Next has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #4402: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, no square footage listed

• CCRD was down
• Sold in January 2001 for $426,500 (per Zillow)
• Sold in March 2012 for $178,500 (per Zillow)
• Sold in May 2012 for $285,000 (per Redfin)
• Originally listed in November 2021 for $449,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $414,800 (includes garage parking)
• Assessments of $852 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, Internet, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $8317
• Central Air
• No washer/dryer in the unit. There’s a laundry room in the building
• Bedroom #1: 16×13
• Bedroom #2: 12×11
• Living room: 21×14
• Dining room: 10×10
• Kitchen: 10×10

This 3-bedroom townhouse in Benjamin Marshall’s 1200 N. Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast came on the market in July 2021.

Built in 1912, 1200 N. Lake Shore Drive has just 34 units.

It doesn’t have parking. But it has full-time door staff, maintenance, a receiving room and a roof deck with lounge chairs, tables and grills.

The townhouses are on the base of the building. This one has a private entrance on Stone (the picture above is on Lake Shore Drive).

The listing says the 2-story townhouse has been “totally renovated.”

It has all new windows, electric, plumbing and hardwoods.

The listing says it has designer lighting, custom window shades and custom closets.

The main level has an open floor plan with the living and dining rooms, the kitchen, a mudroom and a powder room.

There’s a wet bar.

The kitchen has white cabinets, what looks like stone counter tops and backsplash and luxury stainless steel appliances.

All three bedrooms are on the second level and all are en suite.

The primary bedroom has a luxurious bath with dual vanities, spa shower and a private commode.

There’s also a home office and laundry with a full-sized Bosch washer/dryer on the second floor.

The townhouse has central air but there’s no parking. The listing says there is leased garage parking just outside the mudroom door.

This building is near Oak Street Beach and the shops and restaurants of Rush Street and the Mag Mile.

Is this townhouse a good alternative for those who want the amenities of a larger building but the privacy of a townhouse?

Jennifer Ames at Engel & Voelkers Chicago has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit M5-M6: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2950 square feet, townhouse

• Sold in November 1993 for $150,000
• Originally listed in July 2021 for $1.298 million
• Currently still listed at $1.298 million
• Assessments of $3,552 a month (includes heat, doorman, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $15,178
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer
• No parking- but leased nearby
• Bedroom #1: 16×16 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 17×15 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 20×15 (second floor)
• Living room: 19×20 (main floor)
• Dining room: 18×19 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 10×11 (main floor)
• Office: 10×12 (second floor)
• Foyer: 5×6

This 3-bedroom at 3166 N. Cambridge in Lakeview came on the market in January 2022.

Built in 1910, this building has 6 units. There’s no parking.

This duplex down has some of its vintage features including high ceilings, crown molding, a stained glass window in the family room and a wood burning fireplace in the living room.

There are hardwood floors throughout the main level.

It has a spiral staircase that goes to the lower level.

While it’s listed as a three bedroom, one of the main floor bedrooms was converted into a 13×9 walk-in-closet that is adjacent to the primary bedroom.

The second bedroom is in the lower level along with a bonus space/family room, a full bath and the washer/dryer.

The primary bathroom is not en suite but has been updated since the 2017 sale and has custom tile work, a double vanity and separate tub and walk-in-shower.

The kitchen has wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances and is open to the family room (was the dining room in prior listing) which has a dry bar with a beverage fridge.

There’s a dining room with exposed brick walls and internal windows.

There  are wall air conditioning units.

There is no parking with the unit but its available to lease in the neighborhood.

This building is near the shops and restaurants of East Lakeview and near the Mariano’s.

Listed in January 2022 for $689,000, it was quickly reduced $50,000 to $639,000.

This unit has as much square footage as many townhouses.

Is this a townhouse alternative in the Nettlehorst school district?

Matt Laricy at Americorp has the listing. See the pictures, floor plan, video and 3D walkthrough here.

Unit #1S: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2186 square feet, duplex down

• Sold in October 1992 for $256,000
• Sold in July 1996 for $177,000
• Sold in July 1998 for $207,000
• Sold in July 2002 for $385,000
• Sold in July 2013 for $445,000
• Sold in July 2017 for $535,000
• Originally listed in January 2022 for $689,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $639,000
• Assessments of $385 a month (includes heat, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $10,700
• No central air- wall cooling units
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking- but rental is available to lease in the neighborhood
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 13×9 (main level)
• Bedroom #2/ Walk-in-closet: 13×9 (main level)
• Bedroom #3: 11×9 (lower level)
• Living room: 18×16 (main level)
• Dining room: 11×19 (main level)
• Sunroom: 19×11 (main level)- was the dining room in other listings
• Family room: 14×12 (lower level)
• Foyer: 8×8