Archive for the 'Condos' Category

“The True Definition of City Living”: A 2-Bedroom at 1366 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast

This 2-bedroom in the Dearborn Schiller at 1366 N. Dearborn in the Gold Coast came on the market in August 2022. Built in 1926 by McNally & Quinn Architects, the Dearborn Schiller currently has 40 units. There’s no attached parking but it’s available in the neighborhood. According to Chicago Apartments, a Century of Lakefront Luxury, […]

A 740 Sq Ft Wraparound Landscaped Terrace at 1464 S. Michigan in the South Loop

This corner 3-bedroom in The Marquee at 1464 S. Michigan in the South Loop came on the market in July 2022. Built in 2008, just as the housing boom was ending, The Marquee has 214 units and attached garage parking. It has 24-hour doorstaff, an on-site engineer, fitness and exercise rooms, a bike room, dog […]

Towering Above it all on the Highest Roof Top Deck in the City: 800 N. Michigan in the Gold Coast

This 6-bedroom duplex up penthouse in Park Tower at 800 N. Michigan in the Gold Coast came on the market in July 2022. Built in 2000, Park Tower has 117 condo units above the Park Hyatt hotel. It has an attached parking garage. Residents get the use of the hotel amenities, including the pool and […]

Vintage 1-Bedroom with a Secret Terrace Returns: 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast

This 1-bedroom in The Churchill at 1255 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in August 2022. The Churchill was built in 1924 and has 64 units. It’s a doorman building and has a new rooftop sundeck with grills. There’s no parking with the building but it’s available in the neighborhood. […]

Terrace Week: A Gold Coast 1-Bedroom with a 700 Sq Ft Terrace at 1516 N. State Parkway

This large 1-bedroom at 1516 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast came on the market in April 2022. Built in 1974, it has 64 units and attached rental parking. The building has just 4 units per floor, doorstaff, an exercise room, an outdoor pool, a live-in engineer, and a laundry room. This unit has […]

Get a 3-Bedroom with 2-Car Parking in East Lakeview for $625,000: 508 W. Melrose

This 3 bedroom in Park Plaza at 508 W. Melrose in East Lakeview came on the market in July 2022. Park Plaza was built in 2005 and has 22 units and garage parking. It’s an elevator building. This unit has an open living/dining room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. The kitchen is open to […]

A 2-Bedroom in Fulton House Reduces $22,500: 345 N. Canal in the Near West Side

This 2-bedroom in Fulton House at 345 N. Canal on the Near West Side came on the market in 2021 and was withdrawn and then was re-listed in May 2022. Built in 1903, Fulton House was originally an old cold storage warehouse. It was converted to apartments in the 1970s by Harry Weese and then […]

Love Views? A Completely Renovated 3-Bedroom in Lake Point Tower: 505 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 3-bedroom in Lake Point Tower at 505 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville came on the market in March 2022. Built in 1968, Lake Point Tower is the only condo building east of Lake Shore Drive. It has 750 units and attached garage parking. It’s nearly a mini-city unto itself with the following amenities: […]

A 2-Bedroom in a Classic Courtyard for $389,500: 542 W. Brompton in East Lakeview

This 2-bedroom in 542 W. Brompton in East Lakeview came on the market in May 2022. Built in 1922, this courtyard complex has 61 units built from terra cotta, brick and limestone. The picture above is of 544-552, which is the building next door but they look identical on the exterior. The listing says the […]

A 3-Bedroom Corner Penthouse at Kilmer House for $619,000: 1555 N. Sandburg Terrace in the Gold Coast

This top floor 3-bedroom in the Kilmer House at 1555 N. Sandburg Terrace in the Gold Coast (or Old Town) came on the market in June 2022. Built in 1971, Kilmer House is part of Sandburg Village. It has 96 units and has a pool, sundeck, tennis courts and exercise room. The building has a […]