Archive for the 'Historic Properties' Category

Should You Paint Your Crown Molding? A 2-Bedroom at 559 W. Surf in Lakeview

This 2-bedroom in the Green Brier at 559 W. Surf in East Lakeview came on the market in early August 2014. The building was built in 1903 and most of the units, including this one, have many of the vintage features of that era including 10 foot ceilings, thick crown molding and pocket doors. This unit […]

Pre-Chicago Fire Painted Lady Still on the Market 3 Years Later: 2029 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom Victorian at 2029 N. Seminary in Lincoln Park several times over the last few years. See our September 2012 chatter here. It came on the market in 2010. Last year, some of you were surprised it hadn’t yet sold. Built in 1861 on a 25×124 lot, the house pre-dates the […]

Buy the Historic Claude Seymour House in Uptown for $4.5 Million: 817 W. Hutchinson

We’ve chattered about this historic 6-bedroom historic mansion at 817 W. Hutchinson in the Buena Park neighborhood of Uptown several times over the last 2 years. See our October 2012 chatter here. The Claude Seymour House is one of the many historic mansions that line Hutchinson on this landmarked block. The Elite Street column in the […]

You’ll Never Believe What the Old Town $500,000 Bidding War House Sold For: 315 W. Eugenie

We last chattered about this 3-bedroom historic farmhouse at 315 W. Eugenie in the Old Town Triangle Landmark District in June 2013. See our prior chatter here. If you recall, it was listed at $500,000 and bids were due within 72 hours. We debated the strategy of listing it for a low price and whether […]

Own a Piece of Chicago’s History From the 19th Century in Old Irving Park: 4362 W. Grace

This 5-bedroom historic house at 4362 W. Grace in Old Irving Park came on the market in April 2013. For those who love history, this house is for you. Built in 1856, it is on a 118×144 lot (or 5 1/2 city lots.) It has a rare detached 3-car garage. Most of its vintage features […]

Bidding War for 3-Bedroom SFH in Old Town Triangle Listed for Just $500,000: 315 W. Eugenie

This 3-bedroom historic farmhouse at 315 W. Eugenie in the Old Town Triangle Landmark District came on the market listed for just $500,000 only 3 days ago. (No- you aren’t reading that price wrong.) By the time you read this, it may already be too late to make a bid as “highest and best” offers were […]

You Don’t Have to go to England to Buy Your Dream Castle: 5N648 Dunham Road in Wayne

As most of you know, I don’t normally cover many properties outside of the Chicago city limits but I do make exceptions from time to time. This is one of those times. There’s a castle in our midst. Dunham Castle at 5N648 Dunham Road in west suburban Wayne came on the market in September 2012. […]

We Love Penthouses With Private Terraces In The Brewster For Under $250K: 2800 N. Pine Grove In Lakeview

It’s been awhile since we chattered about a penthouse in the historic Brewster building at 2800 N. Pine Grove in Lakeview. The last time, it was Charlie Chaplin’s old unit. This time, a large 1-bedroom unit has come on the market. The listing says it has been “completely remodeled.” The kitchen has 42 inch cabinets […]

Vintage Elegance In a 2-Bedroom Duplex in the Edgewater Beach Apartments: 5555 N. Sheridan

They don’t build them like the Edgewater Beach Apartments at 5555 N. Sheridan in Edgewater anymore. This 2-bedroom unit is one of 5 first floor duplexes in the building. The listing says it has park views. It has 10 foot ceilings on both levels and an elegant staircase. The living/dining and kitchen are on the […]

We Love Unique 3-Bedroom Triplex Lofts in the Donohue: 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row

This 3-bedroom triplex loft in the Donohue Building Lofts at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row just came on the market. This is one of the most popular loft buildings in the city. I know many of you love it. If you haven’t been in it, be sure to check out some of the unique […]