1891 4-Bedroom Bucktown Mansion Returns 9-Years Later at $2.495 Million: 2138 W. Caton

This 4-bedroom Romanesque Revival single family home at 2138 W. Caton in the “Bucktown & Wicker Park area” came on the market in June 2025. (Do you think Mario was reading Crib Chatter about this area north of North Avenue and JohnC’s constant posts that it is really Wicker Park???)

We chattered about it in 2016 when it had price reductions. The discussion was about the Blue Line El, which runs directly behind the house.

See our chatter here.

If you recall, this entire block is landmarked.

Built in 1891, this home is on a double lot measuring 50×100. The listing also says it has a brick 2-car garage and is the only home on Caton with a garage with alley access.

The listing says it has “historical charm and modern luxury.” It has many of its vintage features including:

  • leaded glass windows
  • plaster walls
  • hand carved medallions
  • cove moldings
  • a hand carved staircase
  • ornate oak leaf woodwork
  • a pier mirror
  • period lighting
  • original door hardware

And 3 fireplaces, which the prior listing said were gas but this listing says are wood burning. The fireplaces are in the kitchen, library and living room.

The kitchen is “modern” with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, space for a small table and chairs and the fireplace.

The library has brass painted crown molding.

The primary bedroom is en suite.

The attic is finished.

The house also has a lower level recreation room.

The house has features that buyers look for including central air and, from the pictures, 2 sets of washer/dryers.

It is near the shops and restaurants of Wicker Park and Bucktown as well as bus lines and the Blue Line El stop at Damen.

It sold as a 3-bedroom in 2016 for just $938,500 but it came back on the market as a 4-bedroom home in June 2025 at $2.495 million.

It has been re-listed several times but the price has remained $2.495 million.

Will the seller get their price?

Mario Greco and Marcello Navarro at Compass have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

2138 W. Caton: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4700 square feet, single family home

  • Sold in June 1978 for $90,000 (per Redfin)
  • Sold in July 1994 for $479,000
  • Originally listed in February 2016 for $1.495 million
  • Reduced
  • Sold in October 2016 for $938,500
  • Listed in June 2025 for $2.495 million
  • Currently still listed at $2.495 million
  • Taxes are now $26,809 (they were $10,636 in June 2016)
  • Central Air
  • Double lot: 50×100
  • 2 car garage
  • 3 fireplaces (wood burning?)
  • Bedroom #1: 15×12 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 12×11 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #3: 15×10 (third floor)
  • Bedroom #4: 18×17 (second floor)
  • Recreation Room: 31×24 (lower level)
  • Attic: 17×24 (third floor)
  • Dining room: 15×13 (main floor)
  • Living room: 14×15 (main floor)
  • Kitchen: 20×9 (main floor)
  • Family room: 12×13 (main floor)
  • Foyer: 10×11 (main floor)
  • Screened porch: 15×8 (main floor)
  • Walk-in-closet: 12×7 (second floor)
  • Walk-in-closet: 4×11 (lower level)
  • Laundry: 7×13 (lower level)
  • Storage: 7×7 (lower level)

 

 

 

Completely Remodeled 2-Bedroom in The Brewster for $380K at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom in the historic Brewster Building at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview came on the market in August 2025.

Built in 1893, the Brewster is a landmarked building with 90 units. It was originally built as a luxury apartment building.

Not only did Charlie Chaplin live in one of the penthouses in 1915-1916, but several movies were filmed in the building including the Untouchables and Child’s Play.

It has iconic interiors including skylights, internal iron staircases, a European-style cage elevator, glass-block catwalks, common laundry facilities, bike room, storage, and on-site management with door staff.

There’s no parking but who needs it in this location?

The listing says this unit has been “completely remodeled” and now has “timeless charm with sophisticated modern updates.”

The unit has 10 foot ceilings and some moldings.

It has the sunny eastern exposure with some glimpse of Lake Michigan.

There is wide plank light oak flooring with soundproof underlayment throughout.

The living room and kitchen are open concept.

The kitchen has white and black Studio41 Omega custom cabinets, undermount lighting, a full Bosch appliance package including a dishwasher, a vented hood and range, quartz Calacatta Montage countertops, a peninsula with seating for 3, and some open shelving.

One closet appears to have wine storage.

There’s only 1 bathroom but it is “spa-like” reimagined with a floating frameless glass shower panel, floor-to-ceiling subway tile, ebony hexagonal floor tile and Kohler fixtures.

The bedrooms have exposed brick walls and both have windows.

The primary bedroom has a decorative brick fireplace.

The unit has all new plumbing and electrical.

It has new Pella windows and a tankless hot water heater.

The unit has window cooling, with built-in a/c units into the windows. There’s no in-unit washer/dryer nor parking.

This building is in the heart of East Lakeview and on the border with Lincoln Park. It’s surrounded by shops and restaurants, grocery stores and the Landmark movie theater. There are several bus lines nearby.

Listed at $380,000, that’s $161,000 above the 2020 sales price.

Buyers love “new.”

Will the seller get the ask?

Laura Meier and Nicholas Haubrich at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #8A: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, no square footage

  • Sold in December 1998 for $93,000
  • Sold in August 2003 for $193,000
  • Sold in November 2020 for $219,000
  • Currently listed at $380,000
  • Assessments of $491 a month (includes doorman, exterior maintenance, scavenger)
  • Taxes of $3949
  • No central air- but window units
  • No in-unit washer/dryer. Coin laundry in the building.
  • No parking
  • Decorative fireplace
  • Bedroom #1: 9×8
  • Bedroom #2: 9×13
  • Living room: 13×15
  • Kitchen: 6×11

Will This 3-Bedroom Alta Vista Row House Sell for Over $1.2 Million? 3838 N. Alta Vista in Lakeview

This 3-bedroom Alta Vista Terrace row house at 3838 N. Alta Vista in Lakeview came on the market in August 2025.

The pictures above are of two others on the street, as I didn’t have a picture of this specific row house. These give you a flavor of what the street looks like.

You may recall that Alta Vista Terrace is a Chicago Landmark District. These 40 row homes were built from 1900 to 1904 and were built to look like London row homes.

From the Chicago Landmark website:

This street represents one of the last real estate developments of Samuel Eberly Gross, a highly colorful realtor responsible for the construction of thousands of houses in the Chicago area. Sometimes called “A Street of Forty Doors,” Alta Vista Terrace displays a lively variety of architectural styles and detail, yet every townhouse on one side is duplicated with only minor variations at the diagonally opposite end of the block. The distinctly human scale creates a unity and harmony rarely found elsewhere in the city.

This row house is on the west side on a 24×40 lot. The west side is often called the “preferred” side because there is enough space to have garages or 1-car parking.

This row house has 1-car parking behind a fence on the brick patio, which leaves space for a table and chairs.

3838 N. Alta Vista was built in 1901 and has some of its vintage features, like crown molding on the main floor and a wood burning fireplace with vintage mantle in the dining room as well as a built-in wood hutch.

It has hardwood floors on the main level.

The listing says it has seen renovations in the last 7 years.

All bathrooms and the mechanicals, including HVAC, were replaced in the last 5 years. It had tuckpointing 7 years ago.

The listing also says the front and back of the exterior were sealed 5 years ago.

It has an entry foyer which leads to the living/dining rooms and the kitchen.

The “cook’s kitchen” has been bumped out with an extension in 2021 and now features all custom gray and blue cabinetry (not sure on the colors though. Are the cabinets blue or black?), a stone counter top and backsplash, high end stainless steel appliances including a Viking stove with hood, a Monogram oven and beverage fridge.

It has two sinks and a door which leads to the patio and parking.

The second floor has all three bedrooms including the primary suite which has a custom walk-in-closet and an en suite bathroom with a double vanity and aroma steam shower.

A second full bathroom is also on the second level with green tile walls and surround.

The lower level is fully finished and recently got new flooring and paint.

It has a recreation room, a custom built bar with a full-size refrigerator and a beverage refrigerator, a half bath, office space, wine cellar, storage and laundry room.

Alta Vista Terrace is near the shops and restaurants of Wrigleyville and Southport, several bus lines and the Red Line, as well as Wrigley Field and the Kelly Park walking path.

Listed at $1.179 million on Friday, August 8, it has already gotten offers.

From the listing: “MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED – HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS BY MONDAY 08/11 – 12NOON PLEASE.”

Any guesses on what this row house, with parking, will sell for?

I don’t recall an Alta Vista row home selling for more than $1 million in the past. Will this sale set a record for the street?

Marie Hirschle at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

3838 N. Alta Vista: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2017 square feet, row home

  • Sold in April 1983 for $130,000 (per Redfin)
  • Sold in November 1987 for $220,000 (per Redfin)
  • Sold in January 1989 for $267,500
  • Sold in October 1998 for $545,000
  • Sold in November 2000 for $588,000
  • Sold in May 2016 for $667,000
  • Currently listed at $1.179 million
  • Multiple offers- best and final
  • No assessments
  • Taxes of $11,038
  • Central Air
  • 1-car parking space
  • Historic landmark street
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Skylights
  • Bedroom #1: 15×13 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 11×11 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #3: 10×7 (second floor)
  • Foyer: 9×4 (main floor)
  • Dining room: 16×11 (main floor)
  • Living room: 16×14 (main floor)
  • Kitchen: 17×11 (main floor)
  • Walk-in-closet: 10×6 (second floor)
  • Recreation Room: 24×23 (lower level)
  • Bar: 11×7 (lower level)
  • Office: 10×6 (lower level)
  • Laundry: 11×7 (lower level)
  • Storage: 10×4 (lower level)
  • Utility: 11×10
  • Patio

 

Beauty of a Bygone Era: 1 Bedroom in The Mews for $300K: 1368 E. 57th Street in Hyde Park

This 1-bedroom in The Mews at 1368 E. 57th in Hyde Park came on the market in August 2025.

The Mews is a famous condo building in Hyde Park. Built in 1914 by Prairie architect Robert Spencer, it has 24 units.

There’s no parking or other amenities. There is a laundry room in the building.

This unit has had a “recent renovation” but still has its original woodwork, including wood carvings and wood beams.

The hardwood floors have been refinished.

It has rehabbed windows.

There is a living/dining room combo with a wall of south facing vintage windows and built-ins. It has a decorative fireplace (although other listings in the building say it is wood burning.)

Sip coffee or wine on the small balcony off the living room, a rare feature for a vintage building.

The kitchen is “new” with white cabinets to the ceilings, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, a white subway tile backsplash and white counter tops.

The bathroom has been remodeled. There’s now a walk-in-shower instead of a tub and a floating white vanity.

It has the features buyers look for including central air and washer/dryer has been added to the unit in the bathroom. It appears, from the prior listing pictures, that they removed the tub to fit in the stackable washer/dryer.

There is no parking.

This unit also has a sunroom off the bedroom, with 3 walls of windows.

The listing says this unit is one block from restaurants including Medici bakery and restaurant as well as the University of Chicago campus. There are buses and Metra train lines nearby.

Listed at $300,000, that’s $110,000 above the 2021 sales price of $190,000.

Buyers love new and they love The Mews.

Will there be a bidding war for this property?

Joanne Bullen at Ultimate Realty Group has the listing. See the pictures here.

Unit #3: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1000 square feet

  • Sold in June 1995 for $86,000
  • Sold in December 2001 for $145,000
  • Sold in October 2012 for $157,000
  • Sold in September 2021 for $190,000
  • Listed in August 2025 for $300,000
  • Assessments of $800 a month (includes heat, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $4658
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • No parking
  • Fireplace (decorative?)
  • Bedroom: 13×11
  • Living/dining: 24×14
  • Sun room: 10×8
  • Kitchen: 13×9
  • Balcony: 7×5

 

Luxury Awaits in The Churchill: A 2-Bedroom Duplex for $675,000: 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom duplex up in The Churchill at 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in June 2025.

The Churchill was built in 1924 and has 64 units. It has 24-hour door staff and full-time maintenance team Monday through Friday from 9 to 5.

There’s a bike room but no parking. It also has a rooftop sundeck with grills.

This duplex has hard wood flooring and radiant floor heating in all bathrooms.

The first floor has the living room, an eat-in kitchen with room for a small table, and a family room.

There are french doors that lead into the kitchen which has white cabinets and appliances.

There are double doors from the living room that lead out to a 450 square foot private terrace with new screening and porcelain tile flooring. The terrace also has electricity and water.

There’s a full bathroom on the first floor as well.

The two bedrooms are on the second floor with two full en suite bathrooms.

The primary bedroom’s bath has a double vanity, tub and walk-in-shower.

The unit has some of the features buyers look for including washer/dryer and central air. It doesn’t have any parking although its available for rent in the neighborhood.

The listing says there are storage units in the basement of the building.

This building is near the shops and restaurants of the Gold Coast, Division and Rush Streets. It’s near bus lines and the Red Line at Clark.

The Churchill’s HOA includes “everything” including electricity.

Listed at $699,000 in June 2025, it went under contract in June but then came back on the market.

It’s been reduced $24,000 to $675,000. The listing says the “sellers are motivated as they are moving closer to family.”

Should you ever reveal in the listing that “sellers are motivated”?

Dave Blum at Baird & Warner has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #2E3E: 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1493 square feet, duplex up

  • Sold in August 1997 for $209,000
  • Sold in August 2005 for $510,000
  • Sold in April 2010 for $295,000 (bank owned)
  • Sold in January 2018 for $499,000
  • Originally listed in June 2025 for $699,000
  • Under contract in June 2025
  • Re-listed for $699,000
  • Reduced
  • Currently listed at $675,000
  • Assessments of $2200 a month (includes heat, a/c, electricity, gas, doorman, cable, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $7,740
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit (on the second floor)
  • No parking
  • Bedroom #1: 21×10 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 14×11 (second floor)
  • Kitchen: 16×8 (main floor)
  • Living room: 21×13 (main floor)
  • Family room: 15×11 (main floor)
  • Laundry: 3×3 (second floor)
  • Deck: 15×30 (main floor)

 

Vintage Top Floor 2-Bedroom with Extra Large Private Deck for $525,000: 1400 N. LaSalle in Old Town

This 2-bedroom at 1400 N. LaSalle in Old Town came on the market in May 2025.

Built in 1879, 1400 N. LaSalle has 7 units. It’s a 3-story walk up with a vintage staircase and skylights in the shared hallway. It has a bike room but no other amenities.

This unit is a top floor unit with some of its vintage details. It has crown molding, high ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace (no original mantle, unfortunately.)

There are hardwood floors in the living/dining combo.

The second bedroom has a window and is 8×8. According to the floor plan, it doesn’t have a closet.

There’s also a small staircase that leads from the entry hallway into the living room.

The living room has a wood burning fireplace.

The kitchen has a wall that separates it from the living/dining room. It doesn’t have a window but it gets natural light from a massive skylight.

It has wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

The primary bedroom has an en suite bath and a door that leads to the “extra large” private deck which has brick walls, a fabric retractable canopy, and west facing views over Old Town and the sunsets.

The unit has some of the features buyers look for. It has a washer/dryer in the kitchen. There’s no central air, however, but it has wall units (literally in the wall).

There’s no parking but the listing says that it’s available at Sandburg Terrace for $240 a month.

This building is near the shops and restaurants in Old Town, with Small Cheval just a block and a half away, and those of the Gold Coast. There are several bus routes nearby.

Listed in May 2025 for $555,000, it has been reduced $30,000 to $525,000.

The listing says “Motivated Seller.”

What price will it take to get this sold?

Monica Mccarthy at Redfin has the listing. See the pictures, floor plan, and 3D Tour here. For true understanding of the layout, watch the 3D Tour.

Unit #3N: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1260 square feet, top floor

  • Sold in June 1994 for $164,000
  • Sold in April 1996 for $87,000
  • Sold in November 2000 for $255,000
  • Originally listed in May 2025 for $555,000
  • Reduced
  • Currently listed at $525,000
  • Assessments of $719 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger)
  • Taxes of $6685
  • No central air but wall units
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • No parking- but available at Sandburg Terrace for $240 a month
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Skylights
  • Bedroom #1: 17×16
  • Bedroom #2: 8×8
  • Living/dining room combo: 19×18
  • Kitchen: 11×13
  • Deck: 26×12

 

 

A Fully Rehabbed 5-Bedroom Vintage Home for $1.675 Million in Lakeview: 3033 N. Seminary

This 5-bedroom single family home at 3033 N. Seminary in Lakeview came on the market in July 2025. I don’t have a picture of it.

Built in 1890, it’s on a standard Chicago lot measuring 25×125 and has a 2-car garage.

The listing says it has been “fully rehabbed” and has been “completely updated in 2025.”

According to the listing, the house has “new plumbing, a whole-house water filter, tankless water heater, updated electrical, windows, insulation and siding.”

Other than a wood burning fireplace in the living room, not many other vintage features remain.

It has an open floor plan on the main level with the living room, dining room, and kitchen.

There are new hardwood floors throughout.

The kitchen is open to the dining room and has blue? (or gray?) custom modern cabinets, quartzite waterfall countertops, new stainless steel appliances, a peninsula with stool seating for 3, and a large walk-in-pantry.

One of the 5 bedrooms is on the main floor, measuring 13×7.

There is a large, covered deck off the main floor as well.

The second level has 2 bedrooms with 2 updated bathrooms, as well as skylights.

The primary suite is one of the bedrooms on the second floor and it has a sitting area, a walk-in-closet, a “spa-like” en suite with European rain shower, heated floors and double vanity.

The lower level is a walk-out with a large family room and 2 other bedrooms and one “brand new” full bathroom.

There’s also a laundry room and storage in the lower level.

The house has central air and a radon mitigation system.

The backyard has a stone patio (no grass) and landscaping. There is a brick walk in the front yard with a black fence.

This house is in the “heart of Lakeview” near the Wellington Brown line stop, buses, restaurants and shops of central Lakeview, including on Sheffield and Wellington. Wrigley Field is a nice summer stroll away.

Listed at $1.675 million, it last sold during the pandemic, in 2021, for $875,000.

Buyers love “new.”

Is this the going price for a single family home in Lakeview in 2025?

Ryan Cherney at Circle One Realty has the listing. See the pictures here.

3033 N. Seminary: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2950 square feet, single family home

  • Sold in July 1988 for $340,000
  • Sold in November 1995 for $338,000
  • Sold in January 1998 for $400,000
  • Sold in April 2004 for $879,000
  • Sold in November 2021 for $875,000
  • Listed in July 2025 for $1.675 million
  • Currently still listed for $1.675 million
  • Taxes of $17,762
  • 25×125 lot
  • 2 car garage
  • Central Air
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Bedroom #1: 23×19 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #2: 17×16 (second floor)
  • Bedroom #3: 13×7 (main floor)
  • Bedroom #4: 10×13 (lower level)
  • Bedroom #5: 14×7 (lower level)
  • Living room: 22×19 (main floor)
  • Dining room: 14×10 (main floor)
  • Kitchen: 17×12 (main floor)
  • Pantry: 10×9 (main floor)
  • Family room: 16×19 (lower level)
  • Utility: 11×4 (lower level)
  • Laundry/mudroom: 11×11 (lower level)
  • Deck: 10×19 (main floor)

 

Loft-Style 3-Bedroom Penthouse with Parking for $700,000: 717 W. Briar in East Lakeview

This 3-bedroom penthouse at 717 W. Briar Place in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2025.

Built in 1894, and converted into condos in 2002, it has 7 units and deeded parking.

This is a top floor “loft-style” unit which was gut rehabbed in 2002.

It has some loft features, including high ceilings, exposed ductwork, large windows, and exposed brick walls.

The listing says the bedrooms are complete to the ceiling. Each appears to have windows.

It has an open concept kitchen, dining room and living room.

There’s a wood burning and gas fireplace in the living room.

The kitchen has white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and an island with a black base with seating for four.

One bathroom has a double vanity and a walk-in-shower while the second one has a bathtub.

It has roof rights and a private balcony.

The unit has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and deeded parking.

The building is near Mariano’s, Starbucks, Target and the shops and restaurants on Broadway. The listing says it’s in the Nettlehorst school district and Mount Carmel Academy is nearby.

Listed at $700,000, that’s $150,000 above the 2020 sales price of $550,000.

Is this a deal for a 3-bedroom unit in East Lakeview in 2025?

Jeffery Atkinson at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures here. (Sorry, no floor plan)

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

  • Sold in December 2002 for $425,000
  • Sold in July 2008 for $471,000
  • Sold in November 2016 for $510,000
  • Sold in August 2020 for $550,000
  • Currently listed at $700,000
  • Assessments of $305 a month (includes exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $10,534
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • Deeded parking included
  • Wood burning and gas fireplace
  • Bedroom #1: 19×16
  • Bedroom #2: 13×11
  • Bedroom #3: 13×8
  • Living/dining room: 16×14
  • Kitchen: 17×10
  • Laundry: 5×3
  • Balcony

 

 

 

A 3-Bedroom with W/D, C/A and Outdoor Parking for $649,900: 814 W. Roscoe in East Lakeview

This top floor 3-bedroom at 814 W. Roscoe in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2025.

Built in 1920, this building has 8 units and exterior outdoor parking behind the building.

It was converted into condos at the height of the housing bubble, in 2006.

This is a penthouse unit with 12 foot ceilings and crown molding.

There are hardwood floors throughout.

The living/dining room and kitchen are open concept and have south facing bay windows.

The Chef’s kitchen has dark wood cabinets, a large island with breakfast bar, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances including a high-end refrigerator and Jenn Air stove. There’s also a wine fridge.

The primary suite has a “spa-like” en suite bath with dual sink vanity and a walk-in steam shower along with a walk-in-closet.

The other two bedrooms share the other full bathroom.

One of the bedrooms is being used as a home gym. There is a door that leads to the private deck from that bedroom but also from an interior hallway.

The back deck is covered.

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

This building is near the shops and restaurants on Broadway and Clark. You can walk to Wrigley Field. The Belmont El stop and several bus lines are nearby.

Listed at $649,900, that’s $109,900 above the 2020 sales price of $540,000.

Will they get the premium in this location?

Kaylin Goldstein at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #3E: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1800 square feet, penthouse

  • Sold in April 2007 for $520,000
  • Sold in April 2015 for $485,000
  • Sold in October 2020 for $540,000
  • Currently listed at $649,900
  • Assessments of $293 a month (includes parking, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal)
  • Taxes of $11,397
  • Central Air
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • Exterior parking included
  • Bedroom #1: 19×16
  • Bedroom #2: 11×12
  • Bedroom #3: 15×10
  • Living/dining room combo: 17×15
  • Kitchen: 8×16
  • Walk-in-closet: 6×6
  • Deck: 7×18

Renovated Pre-War Gem with In-Unit W/D for $650,000 in East Lakeview: 3300 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 2-bedroom in 3300 N. Lake Shore Drive in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2025.

Built in 1926, 3300 N. Lake Shore Drive has 84 units. I don’t believe there’s any parking or door staff with the building.

It has an on-site manager/engineer, a bike room, an exercise room, a laundry room, storage, and a sundeck.

The listing says this unit has been renovated and has “echoes of the elegance of the Upper West Side in Manhattan.”

It has some of the features of vintage units of this time including an entrance gallery and a full size separate dining room.

There are hardwood floors throughout.

The pictures show a fireplace in the living room but is it real, or faux?

The formal dining room has “exquisite” built-ins on two walls and the listing indicates it could be used as a dining room or a family room.

Both bedrooms are en suite and the baths have marble accents that “evoke the luxury of a Parisian hotel.”

The “Chef’s kitchen” has white cabinetry and “premium appliances.” It connects to a small office where there is also a half-bath with a washer/dryer.

The unit does not appear to have central air or space pac but it looks like you can add window units.

And the listing doesn’t say anything about parking either.

Cats and dogs are allowed in the building.

The building is near Belmont Harbor, the lakefront trail, the shops and restaurants on Broadway. There are several bus lines nearby.

Listed at $650,000, that is about double what it last sold for in 2021, which was $322,500.

Buyers love “new.”

Will this seller get their price?

David Stone at @properties Christie’s has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #4E: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2100 square feet

  • I couldn’t find an original sales price
  • Sold in May 2021 for $322,500
  • Currently listed at $650,000
  • Assessments of $1349 a month (includes heat, cable, exercise room)
  • Taxes of $9,039
  • No central air- window units
  • Washer/dryer in the unit
  • No parking
  • Bedroom #1: 15×13
  • Bedroom #2: 17×13
  • Living room: 22×14
  • Dining room: 14×11
  • Kitchen: 11×19
  • Office: 9×9