Archive for the 'Historic Properties' Category

The Historic Andrew Rebori Florsheim Mansion Returns: 1328 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast

We last chattered about this 5-bedroom historic house at 1328 N. State Parkway in the Gold Coast in 2010 and 2011. See our August 2011 chatter here. Built in 1938, the house, known as the Florsheim Mansion, was designed by Andrew Rebori and then added onto by Bertrand Goldberg in the 1950s. There are actually […]

Drama Price Reduction To $300K Gets A Contract For This Historic Rowhome: 3837 N. Alta Vista Terrace

We chattered about this 4-bedroom historic rowhouse at 3837 N. Alta Vista Terrace in Lakeview in December 2012 after it sat on the market for several months. See our December chatter here. Back then, the rowhouse had just been reduced $50,000 to $450,000 but most of you thought that was still to high given that […]

Who Will Buy The Frances J. Dawes Mansion? 503 W. Wrightwood In Lincoln Park

The Frances J. Dawes Mansion at 503 W. Wrightwood in Lincoln Park has been on the market since March 2011. The French Provincial mansion was built in 1896 and is on an oversized 80×134 lot. The listing says it has been restored to “perfection” by Botti Studio of Architectural Arts. It is on the National […]

Not All Rowhouses Sell Quickly On Historic Alta Vista: 3837 N. Alta Vista in Lakeview

We’ve chattered about rowhouses on historic Alta Vista in Lakeview many times on Crib Chatter. This is the block long street with 40 rowhouses made to resemble London rowhouses. It is a landmark block. This 4-bedroom rowhouse at 3837 N. Alta Vista has been on the market since May 2012. Built in 1901, it is […]

1 Year Later, The Claude Seymour House Is Still On The Market: 817 W. Hutchinson in Buena Park

We last chattered about this 6-bedroom historic mansion at 817 W. Hutchinson in the Buena Park neighborhood of Uptown in October 2011. See our prior 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 Chicago Tribune recently highlighted it: […]

Landmarked Terra Cotta Row Mansion Sells For 47% Off Original List Price: 1048 W. Oakdale In Lakeview

We have chattered about this landmarked Terra Cotta Row mansion and coach house at 1048 W. Oakdale in Lakeview several times. See our January 2012 chatter here. The house had unique period wallpaper and furniture but many of you thought it was a distraction for future buyers. Recently, the listing agent had posted pictures of […]

The Adler & Sullivan 5-Bedroom Rowhouse Is Still Available In The Gap: 3141 S. Calumet

We last chattered about this vintage 5-bedroom rowhouse at 3141 S. Calumet in the Gap neighborhood of Douglas in July 2012. See our prior chatter here. Most of you thought the rowhouse, which is a rare Adler & Sullivan designed house, was beautiful but you didn’t know anything about the Gap neighborhood. Since July, it […]

I Confess- I’m In Love With The Manor House in Edgewater: 1021 W. Bryn Mawr

There are few buildings with the uniqueness and the grandeur of The Manor House at 1021 and 1031 W. Bryn Mawr in Edgewater. Built in 1908, in the Tudor Revival style, it has 16 units. It’s located in the Bryn Mawr Historic District and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Some of the units, like this 3-bedroom […]

Love To Do Vintage Restorations? This McCormick Rowhouse Is For You: 859 W. Fullerton in Lincoln Park

This 5-bedroom historic McCormick Rowhouse at 859 W. Fullerton in Lincoln Park has been on the market since January 2012. Built in 1890 on a 32×105 lot, it is a sought-after corner rowhouse (more windows!). However, it needs to be brought back to its former glory. The listing says “Restoration tax credits may apply.” 2 […]

5 Historic Alta Vista Rowhouses Are On the Market Including This 4-Bedroom For Just $500K: 3809 N. Alta Vista Terrace

If you want to live on Alta Vista Terrace, the landmarked street with 40 London-style rowhouses in Lakeview, now is your chance. There is a record five rowhouses on the market (at least that’s a record since I’ve been following real estate over the last five years.) This 4-bedroom rowhouse at 3809 N. Alta Vista […]