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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)

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

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)

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

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

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

This new construction 3-bedroom duplex down at 327 W. Armitage in East Lincoln Park came on the market in April 2025.

Built in 2025 by Halcyon Development, this building has 2 duplex units and 2-car garage parking.

It has floor-to-ceiling black grid windows with open concept interiors.

This is the first floor, and lower level, unit.

The main floor has the living, dining, and family room along with the kitchen and access to a private deck on top of the garage with porcelain pavers.

It also has a half bath.

The kitchen has white custom cabinets, an expansive island, premium appliances and stone countertops.

The lower level has the three bedrooms.

The primary suite has an en suite bathroom and the other two bedrooms shares a full bath. The listing says they have “stunning stonework” with a “spa-like” experience.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer on the lower level and one car garage parking.

This building is just steps from Lincoln Park and the shops and restaurants of Lincoln, Armitage and Halsted. Old Town is nearby. There are also several bus lines just steps away.

Listed in April 2025 for $1.4 million, it’s still listed at that price.

Buyers love “new.”

Will the location sell this unit?

Samantha Porter and Lauren Goldberg at Jameson Sotheby’s have the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #1: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, no square footage listed, duplex down

• Listed in April 2025 at $1.4 million
• Currently still listed at $1.4 million
• Assessments of $250 a month (includes lawn care, exterior maintenance, scavenger, exercise (?))
• Taxes are “new”
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• 1 car garage parking
• Bedroom #1: 17×14 (lower level)
• Bedroom #2: 11×13 (lower level)
• Bedroom #3: 10×11 (lower level)
• Living/dining room: 14×22 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 14×13 (main floor)
• Family room: 17×16 (main floor)
• Private deck on top of the garage (no square footage listed)

This top floor 2-bedroom at 606 W. Aldine in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2025.

Built in 1917, 606 W. Aldine is a brick walk-up which has 6 units and garage parking. It also has a shared landscaped backyard, with a table and loungers and the units have private storage in the building.

This building is somewhat unique because there is an alley next to the side of the building where the garages open to so it’s a long narrow lot.

The listing says it has “vintage character with thoughtful modern updates.”

It has some of its vintage features including “elegant” archways, original moldings and hardwood floors throughout.

There are bay windows in the living room with a gas fireplace with built-in bookshelves.

As many classic Chicago apartments have, it has a formal dining room with a built-in buffet. But the buffet has been painted white and modernized, with the upper half doors taken off.

The kitchen is “updated” with white cabinets, wood open shelving, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a premium range.

The listing says it is “perfect for home chef’s.”

There is a covered deck off the kitchen.

The primary bedroom is semi-ensuite with the “recently updated” full bath.

There’s a second bedroom as well as a dedicated office, which has built-in bookshelves.

This unit has the features that buyers look for including central air, washer/dryer in the unit and a private garage space.

This building is right in the heart of the shops and restaurants on Broadway in East Lakeview. It is near bus lines and not far from the lake front.

This unit is listed at $499,900, which is $44,900 above the 2022 sales price of $455,000.

When it came on the market earlier this week, it was supposed to have an Open House on Saturday. It appears they have cancelled that. It may even go under contract by the time this post goes up.

For vintage lovers, does this unit have it all?

Patrick Shino at Fulton Grace Realty has the listing. See the pictures here (no floor plan).

Unit #3E: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1400 square feet, penthouse

• Sold in November 1991 for $167,500
• Sold in October 1993 for $175,000
• Sold in December 2007 for $384,000
• Sold in April 2013 for $362,000
• Sold in May 2018 for $450,000
• Sold in April 2022 for $455,000
• Currently listed at $499,900
• Assessments of $375 a month (includes parking, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $10,293
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in the unit
• Garage Parking included
• Gas fireplace
• Bedroom #1: 13×12
• Bedroom #2: 10×11
• Living room: 17×17
• Dining room: 14×12
• Kitchen: 11×8
• Deck: 11×7

This studio in 539 W. Stratford Place in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2025.

539 W. Stratford was built in 1967. It is an elevator building and has 43 units. From the prior listings, it appears to be mostly 1-bedrooms and studios.

It has outdoor parking behind the building, a bike room and locker storage.

The listing says the lobby was newly renovated in 2019. There is no door staff.

The listing calls this studio “one of a kind” with a custom design by a designer.

It doesn’t list the square footage, but the studio above it, Unit #410, was listed for sale in 2023 and it said it was 500 square feet.  You can see that listing, and what one of these looks like before being renovated, here.

The unit has a new junction box and electrical wiring in the unit as well as new copper pipes in the kitchen and bathroom.

It has floating engineered hardwood Birch floors along with white Carrera marble in the entry, kitchen, bathroom, closet/office space.

There are also touches of marble outside of the floors including a marble windowsill and marble wall niche in the shower.

The studio has custom white and gray cabinets with cabinet lighting and built-in walnut open shelves, a counter depth bottom stainless steel freezer refrigerator, a built-in wall oven, a drop in glass electric cook top, a Bosch dishwasher, exhaust fan with lighting and new ductwork installed to outside vent.

To separate the bed area from the living/dining space, ther eis a custom walnut floating TV wall console with TV mounting fixture.

The sleeping area has room for a queen bed and two 12 inch nighstands, complete with blackout curtains.

There is a custom window valance.

The listing says the unit has fresh paint.

It has some of the features buyers look for. There is no in-unit washer/dryer, but there is a laundry room in the building.

It also does not have central air but does have a wall air conditioning unit.

An outdoor parking space is available for $30,000 extra.

This building is a block from the lake front, but is also near the shops and restaurant on Broadway. It is near several bus lines.

Listed at $190,000 plus $30,000 for the parking space, or $220,000.

With 10% down, or $22,000, the PMI, insurance, HOA and property taxes all included, Redfin tells me it comes to a monthly payment of $1899.

The listing says that the building is investor friendly and units can be rented.

Buyers love “new.”

Will this renovation sell this quickly?

Ljubica Lola Delia has the listing. See the pictures here. Sorry, no floor plan.

Unit #310: studio, no square footage listed

• Sold in August 1988 for $51,000
• Sold in July 2003 for $110,000
• Sold in May 2017 for $115,000
• Currently listed at $190,000 (plus $30,000 for the parking space)
• Taxes of $1,645
• Assessments of $209 a month (includes heat, security, exterior maintenance, snow removal, scavenger)
• No central air- but wall unit cooling
• No washer/dryer in the unit. There is a laundry room in the building.
• Living room: 20×14
• Kitchen: 9×5

This 3-bedroom duplex in No. 9 Walton at 9 W. Walton in the Gold Coast came on the market in August 2024 and was recently re-listed.

Built in 2017, No. 9 Walton was the most successful new construction luxury building in over a decade. It has just 66 units and attached valet parking.

It’s a full amenity building which this listing says includes: “24-hour door staff, house car, 2-story fitness facility, indoor pool, sauna and steam, golf simulator, dining room with catering kitchen, bar and terrace. Two guest suites available, plus fabulous indoor/outdoor dog run.”

This unit has 3693 square feet on two levels and lives like a single family home.

It has northern exposures.

The property has custom lighting, designer window treatments, millwork and hardwood floors on both levels.

The main floor includes the living room, dining room, kitchen, a den, family room and half bath.

The bedrooms, and the laundry room, are on the second floor. All three bedrooms are en suite.

The primary suite has a marble spa bath with a soaking tub, walk-in-shower, dual sinks and built-out dressing room.

Back on the first floor, it has a foyer and a fireplace in the living room flanked by custom DeGiulio drybar with wine refrigeration.

The kitchen is open to the dining room and has white O’Brien Harris cabinetry, iceberg quartzite countertops and backsplash, a large island with seating for three, SubZero and Wolf appliances and an attached breakfast room.

One of the big selling points of this building were the large, covered private terraces.

This unit has a 300 square foot terrace with an overhead heater and gas hook-up which overlooks the Gold Coast shops and restaurants.

It has the features buyers look for including central air, its own laundry room, and one valet parking space is included and a second one is available to purchase.

The building is near the shops and restaurants of Oak and Rush Street as well as the Mag Mile and is steps from Washington Square Park. There are several bus lines nearby.

Luxury real estate has been hot in Chicago and the suburbs. Crain’s Chicago Business keeps track of sales over $4 million each year.

You can read all about it from Dennis Rodkin at Crain’s here.

As of June 30, 2025, a record 76 homes have sold over $4 million in the city and suburbs. That is up from just 43 homes last year and is beating the pace of 2022, when 72 homes sold in the first half.

This unit was originally listed in August 2024 for $4.995 million. It has been reduced to $4.79 million.

That is just $179,000 over the 2018 sales price of $4.611 million.

Is this a deal?

Jeffrey Lowe at Compass has the listing. See the pictures and floor plan here.

Unit #1702: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3693 square feet, duplex

• Sold in July 2018 for $4.611 million (per Redfin)
• Originally listed in August 2024 for $4.995 million
• Reduced
• Currently listed at $4.79 million
• Assessments of $3000 a month (includes heat, a/c, gas, parking, doorman, exercise room, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal)
• Taxes of $98,161
• Central Air
• Washer/dryer in unit
• Fireplace
• Wine refrigeration
• Bedroom #1: 16×14 (second floor)
• Bedroom #2: 13×12 (second floor)
• Bedroom #3: 14×13 (second floor)
• Den: 15×14 (main floor)
• Foyer: 7×6 (main floor)
• Walk-in-Closet: 15×7 (second floor)
• Family room: 15×14 (main floor)
• Kitchen: 20×15 (main floor)
• Dining room: 18×15 (main floor)
• Laundry room: 17×9 (second floor)
• Terrace: 26×13 (main floor)