Crib Chatter

This 1-bedroom at 539 W. Roscoe in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2021

This courtyard building was constructed in 1923 and has 26 units.

It apparently does not have an elevator, nor does it have parking.

This vintage unit has French windows in the living room along with a wood burning fireplace with a carved cherry wood mantle.

It has dark mahogany stained wood floors in the living and dining room.

The kitchen has dark Thomasville cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

The listing says it has a new bathroom with a reglazed bathtub.

There’s a storage locker in the basement.

It has in-unit washer/dryer, which is rare for many vintage 1-bedroom units, but no central air. There are window units.

Parking is leased in the neighborhood.

It has a small deck off the kitchen which can fit a bistro table (see pictures).

It’s near the shops, restaurants and bus lines of East Lakeview.

If inflation actually does take hold, will it make more sense to buy a 1-bedroom than rent?

Thomas Sillitti at Baird & Warner has the listing. It is broker owned. See the pictures here.

Unit #2S: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 780 square feet

• Sold in November 1991 for $56,500
• Sold in October 1992 for $81,000
• Sold in September 1996 for $102,000
• Sold in June 1998 for $126,000
• Sold in April 2004 for $225,500
• Sold in January 2014 for $225,000
• Currently listed at $219,950
• Assessments of $310 a month (includes heat, gas, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $2166
• No central air- window units only
• In-unit washer/dryer
• No parking- available to rent in the neighborhood
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom: 12×11
• Living room: 20×14
• Dining room: 10×8
• Kitchen: 10×8
• Balcony

This 4-bedroom condo in Adler on the Park at 2700 N. Lakeview in East Lincoln Park came on the market in November 2020. (The picture above is from 2018, when they were still doing the renovation.)

Built in 1915 by David Adler, the mansion has been divided into two luxury condo units with an elevator.

This one is the two upper floors which are 5200 square feet.

It has crown and wall moldings and a wood burning fireplace in the living room with custom marble surround.

The kitchen has custom built white cabinets with walnut interiors and 3 inch Carrera marble countertops, Subzero, a Best paneled dishwasher, Wolf range and microwave and a Miele coffee station.

The dining room seats 20.

There’s a family room on the main level as well as one bedroom.

The other three bedrooms, including the primary suite, are on the second floor. The primary bathroom has a double vanity and steam shower.

The other two bedrooms shares a Jack-n-Jill bathroom.

French doors on the main level lead out to an 800 square foot terrace with park views.

There are skylights, space pak air conditioning and a 2.5 car heated garage.

Listed at $5.65 million, will the buyer be a David Adler fan?

Wendy Berg at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #2: 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 5200 square feet

• Sold in March 2017 for $2.7 million (for the house)
• Listed in November 2020 for $5.6 million
• Currently still listed at $5.6 million
• Assessments of $378 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger)
• Taxes of $28,693
• Space Pak air conditioning
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 2.5 heated garage parking
• Elevator building (or private stairwell)
• Skylights
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 16×16 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 13×11 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 13×11 (second floor)
• Bedroom #4: 18×13 (main floor)
• Laundry room: 10×7 (second floor)
• Mud room: 8×10 (main level)
• Living room: 14×16 (main floor)
• Family room: 21×20 (main floor)
• Dining room: 24×13 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 18×13 (main floor)
• Terrace: 24×31 (main floor)

This 7-bedroom single family home at 4130 N. Greenview in the Graceland West neighborhood of Lakeview came on the market in February 2021.

Built in 2016, the listing says it’s on 5 lots measuring 100 x 161 and took 5 years to acquire the land.

The 11,000 square foot home sits on one 50 x 161 lot and a side yard sits on the other.

There are 7 parking spaces including a bunch in an underground, attached heated garage and several in 2 garages on the side yard.

It has 2 heated mudrooms and 3 laundry rooms.

There are 4 fireplaces, two indoors and two outdoors, including one on the 48×12 patio which also has a Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Kitchen.

The house’s indoor kitchen has white and wood cabinets and a La Cornue range with a large kitchen island.

There’s a wine cellar in the lower level along with a recreation room and two bedrooms.

4 bedrooms are on the second level and the final bedroom is on the third floor.

The top floor has cathedral ceilings.

There’s a sports court on the side yard along with an outdoor television and fireplace on the patio.

It has central air.

Graceland West has gotten more exclusive since the housing bust. There’s a 5-bedroom home just north of this one on Berteau that is listed at $5.5 million.

Is Graceland West the new millionaire row?

Marlene Granacki at Re/Max 10 Lincoln Park has the listing. See the pictures here.

4130 N. Greenview: 7 bedrooms, 7 baths, 11,000 square feet, single family home

• One of the lots sold in May 2013 for $1.675 million
• I don’t know what was paid for the other lots
• Originally listed in February 2021 for $7.995 million
• Currently still listed at $7.995 million
• Taxes of $50,118 
• Central Air
• 3 laundry rooms
• 2 mudrooms
• 4 fireplaces (2 indoors and 2 outdoors)
• Outdoor television
• Sports court
• 100 x 161 lot
• 7 parking spaces including an underground heated garage and 2 other garages on the side yard
• Bedroom #1: 18×17 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 14×11 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 15×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #4: 16×17 (second floor)
• Bedroom #5: 14×11 (lower level)
• Bedroom #6: 13×11 (lower level)
• Bedroom #7: 38×21 (third floor)
• Living room: 17×13 (main floor)
• Dining room: 17×16 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 23×11 (main floor)
• Recreation room: 32×27 (lower level)
• Exercise room: 21×15 (lower level)
• Family room: 32×26 (main floor)

This 4-bedroom condo at 432 W. Grant in East Lincoln Park came on the market in September 2019.

Built in 2006, this building has 7 units and garage parking.

It doesn’t have amenities except for a rooftop deck and shared sports court.

This is a single floor condo with 4300 square feet and floor to ceiling windows.

The listing says the floor plan has been “masterfully reconfigured.”

The kitchen has wood cabinets, luxury stainless steel appliances and an island that seats 6.

It has 4 en suite bedrooms and the primary suite has a walk-in-closet.

The unit has a media room and a den.

It has private outdoor space with a wrap around garden with a seating and dining area.

The property has central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 3 car parking is included.

Originally listed in September 2019 at $4.3 million, it has been reduced to $3.499 million.

Is this a single family home alternative in this neighborhood?

Caryl Dillon at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #1E: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4300 square feet

• Sold in October 2009 for $2.275 million (per Zillow)
• Sold in June 2015 for $3.199 million (per Zillow)
• Originally listed in September 2019 for $4.3 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $3.499 million 
• Assessments of $1708 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal)
• Taxes of $18,000
• Central Air
• Washer/Dryer in the unit
• 2 fireplaces
• 3 indoor parking spaces included
• Bedroom #1: 22×15
• Bedroom #2: 13×13
• Bedroom #3: 16×14
• Bedroom #4: 12×11
• Living room: 25×16
• Dining room: 25×17
• Kitchen: 26×19
• Media room: 16×11
• Office: 21×12
• Walk-in-closet: 11×9
• Laundry room: 10×7
• Terrace: 29×16
• Terrace: 95×12

This 4-bedroom in Park Newberry at 55 W. Delaware in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2021.

Built in 1998, Park Newberry has 183 units and garage parking.

It has a doorman and an exercise room and overlooks Washington Park and the Newberry Library.

This unit is on the second floor and has 6400 square feet of indoor and outdoor space with what appears to be north, east and west exposures.

The listing says the unit has been “gut renovated” with new millwork, crown molding, Chevron floors and Hansgrohe fixtures.

The kitchen has white Leicht cabinetry, Miele appliances, Subzero wine tower, a hidden pantry and quartz and walnut butcher block island with seating.

The primary suite has a custom dressing room and spa bath.

The other 3 bedrooms are also en suite.

The listing says the unit has Elan home automation with speakers throughout and 7 incorporated TVs.

But the big selling feature is the massive terrace that stretches across the entire condo and has an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, pergola dining, landscaping, and a gas fire pit overlooking the trees and Washington Park.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and 2 heated garage parking spaces on the first floor.

Listed at $3.195 million in April 2021, it has been reduced $195,000 to $3 million.

For those who love outdoor space, is this a dream terrace?

Ryan Preuett at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #202: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3900 square feet

• Sold in October 1999 for $1.064 million (no parking)
• Sold in July 2011 for $1.95 million (two parking spaces included)
• Originally listed in April 2021 for $3.195 million 
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $3 million (two heated garage parking spaces included)
• Assessments of $3427 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, doorman, cable, Internet, exercise room, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $43,526
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 3 fireplaces
• Elan home automation
• Private terrace: 75×31
• Bedroom #1: 14×18
• Bedroom #2: 12×17
• Bedroom #3: 14×17
• Kitchen: 26×15
• Living room: 38×17
• Dining room: 15×11
• Walk-in-closet: 13×12
• Walk-in-closet: 9×13
• Laundry room: 6×6

This 2-bedroom loft at 300 W. Grand in River North came on the market in June 2021.

I don’t know when this building was built but a Google search says it used to be a former macaroni factory.

It’s a brick and timber loft building with many authentic loft features.

There’s 51 units and garage parking. It doesn’t have a doorman but it does have a shared rooftop deck.

This loft faces south, over Grand, and has 12 foot timber ceilings and walls of brick.

There are hardwood floors in the living/dining/kitchen and new carpet in the bedrooms.

The listing says it has been “renovated” and has a two-toned open concept kitchen with white cabinets, a white subway tile backsplash, quartz counter tops, a black island that seats two, and stainless steel appliances.

The primary bedroom, which has a window, has an en suite bath which has a double vanity.

It doesn’t appear that the second bedroom has a window.

The listing says both bathrooms have been “updated.”

It has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and garage parking is $25,000 extra.

It also has a balcony off the living room.

Listed at $475,000, does this loft compete against the new luxury apartments in the neighborhood?

Sidrah Atiq at Lofty LLC has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

• Sold in July 1998 for $226,500
• Sold in April 1999 for $272,000
• Sold in June 2001 for $342,000
• Sold in June 2005 for $353,000
• Sold in April 2012 for $305,000 (included the parking)
• Sold in June 2018 for $425,000 (included the parking)
• Currently listed at $475,000 (plus $25,000 for parking)
• Assessments of $605 a month (includes cable, Internet, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $7878
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Bedroom #1: 11×16
• Bedroom #2: 10×14
• Living room: 13×19
• Kitchen: 10×11
• Laundry room: 3×6
• Balcony

This 3-bedroom triplex penthouse at 2607 N. Ashland in Lincoln Park came on the market in June 2021.

This building was built in 2012, just as the housing bust was ending. It has 6 units and garage parking.

The building has an elevator, which opens directly into this unit.

It has 22 foot high ceilings in the kitchen and living room along with floor to ceiling windows.

The kitchen has white Ernestomeda cabinets, with an island and Subzero, Wolf and Gaggenau appliances.

It has an Ecosmart fireplace.

One bedroom is on the main level and two are on the second level.

The third level has what the listing calls a “relaxation” room which leads out to a private terrace garden.

The unit has a rooftop deck with a hot tub.

There’s also a balcony off the living room.

According to the listing, there is a Martin Logan Sound System, Hunter Douglas motorized blackout window treatments, and custom closets.

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

In 2012, we chattered about this building and whether being on Ashland mattered.

See our chatter here.

Nine years later, and listed at $1.095 million, did it pay off to buy in this location?

Danny Lewis and Eva Nieves at Dream Town have the listing. See the pictures here.

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

• Sold in September 2014 for $865,000
• Currently listed at $1.095 million
• Assessments of $400 a month (includes exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $14,931
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking included
• Direct unit private elevator
• 3 fireplaces
• Bedroom #1: 14×15 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 14×15 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 10×13 (main floor)
• Living room: 15×18 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 8×17 (main floor)
• Bonus/Relaxation Room: 15×24 (third floor)
• Sitting room: 13×17 (second floor)
• Garden terrace
• Balcony
• Rooftop deck with a hot tub

This top floor vintage 3-bedroom at 2233 N. Bissell in Lincoln Park came on the market in June 2021.

Built in 1890, the building is on a wider than average lot measuring 30 feet across and has 3 units.

It also has garage parking.

The building is not on the El side of the street.

This top floor unit has many of its vintage features including plaster cove moldings and ceiling medallions, French doors, pocket doors, a formal dining room with a built-in hutch, and a wood burning fireplace with built-in bookcases.

It looks like the window and door moldings are all painted.

The listing says it has antique vintage ceiling light fixtures.

The listing also says it has an “on trend kitchen” with white cabinets and “newer” white appliances. It has a blue kitchen island with seating for 3.

There’s also a washer/dryer built into the island.

The primary bedroom has an en suite bath with a walk-in shower.

The hall bathroom has a clawfoot tub.

In addition to the in-unit washer/dryer, the unit has garage parking. It doesn’t have central air, however, but does have wall or window a/c units (you can see one a/c unit above the door in the kitchen.)

It has a back deck off the kitchen.

Originally listed in June 2021 at $650,000, this property has been reduced $25,000 to $625,000.

It last sold in 1993.

Is this your chance to get a top floor vintage unit with parking for under $650,000 in this popular neighborhood?

Maureen Moran at @Properties has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

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

• Sold in December 1993 for $243,000
• Originally listed in June 2021 for $650,000
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $625,000
• Assessments of $350 a month (includes heat, gas, exterior maintenance)
• Taxes of $8552
• Window/Wall air conditioning units
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage parking
• Wood burning fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 20×8
• Bedroom #2: 13×10
• Bedroom #3: 12×10
• Living room: 30×13
• Dining room: 15×12
• Kitchen: 15×11
• Deck: 13×8

This 2-bedroom in The Palmolive at 159 E. Walton in Streeterville came on the market in June 2021.

I never know if this area is Streeterville or Gold Coast. I’ve called it Gold Coast in the past but “old” Streeterville seemed to extend further north.

The listing calls it the Near North Side but that’s no fun.

The Palmolive was built in 1929 and was, according to Wikipedia, originally the headquarters for Colgate-Palmolive. It was then the headquarters for Playboy.

The building was converted into condos in 2006-2007.

It has only 102 units and valet garage parking.

The building also has a 24-hour doorman and exercise room.

Some of you may remember that Vince Vaughn once owned the penthouse, which was split into several units after the housing bust.

This 2-bedroom has a split floor plan with both bedrooms on the corners.

It has 3 exposures: east, south and west.

The ceilings approach 10 feet. It also has 8 inch baseboards, a trellised detail on the ceilings and solid-core doors.

The kitchen has dark cabinets with stone and Subzero, Wolfe and Miele appliances.

There’s a gas fireplace with a marble surround.

Both bedrooms are en suite and the unit also has a powder room.

The primary bedroom has a marbled bathroom with double vanities.

It has the features that buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer in the unit. It doesn’t say if parking is included but it’s valet in the building.

At 1825 square feet, and listed at $895,000, is this a deal for one of Chicago’s popular luxury buildings?

Cadey O’Leary at Jameson Sotheby’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #5E: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1825 square feet

• Sold in February 2007 for $818,500 (per Zillow)
• Currently listed at $895,000
• Assessments of $1854 a month (includes heat, a/c, doorman, cable, exercise room, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $22,897
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Parking is valet (extra or included?)
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 20×15
• Bedroom #2: 14×10
• Living/dining combo: 16×25
• Kitchen: 10×16
• Foyer: 7×17

This 3-bedroom in 609 W. Stratford in East Lakeview came on the market in May 2021.

Built in 1928, this boutique elevator building has 30 units, with just 2 per floor.

It has a shared yard with grills and a fire pit.

There’s no parking with the building but this unit has “leased transferable garage parking next door.”

This unit has some of its vintage features including a barrel vaulted hallway, the original limestone decorative fireplace, crown molding and the original butler’s pantry.

There are hardwood floors throughout.

The unit has 7 north facing windows and  formal dining room.

The listing says the kitchen was “redone” with new Alder wood cabinets, high end appliances including a Liebherr refrigerator, new porcelain tile flooring, quarter counter tops and a new tile backsplash.

All three bedrooms are en suite, although one is just a half bath.

It doesn’t have central air or space pac, just window air units, but the listing says its one of the few units with an in-unit washer/dryer.

According to the listing, this unit is in the Nettlehorst school district and is near all the shops and restaurants of East Lakeview.

Listed at $475,000, is this an affordable option for vintage lovers looking for space?

Anne Rodia at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #6C: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1600 square feet

• Sold in October 2008 for $295,000
• Sold in June 2013 for $365,000
• Sold in January 2018 for $415,000
• Originally listed in May 2021 for $475,000
• Currently still listed at $475,000
• Assessments of $557 a month (includes heat, gas, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $8306
• No central air. Window units.
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• No parking but leased transferable garage parking next door
• Decorative fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 11×14
• Bedroom #2: 14×11
• Bedroom #3: 11×7
• Living room: 23×13
• Dining room: 15×12
• Pantry: 10×4
• Kitchen: 15×9