Archive for the 'Lofts' Category

Do You Love Levels? A 2-Bedroom Loft at 1740 N. Marshfield in Bucktown

This 2-bedroom duplex loft in the Marshfield Lofts at 1740 N. Marshfield in Bucktown came on the market in January 2018. The Marshfield Lofts has 32 lofts, some with gated parking and others with garage parking. It was converted in 1992-93. It now has an envious location, across from Walsh Park and one of the […]

Are Buyers Pushing Back on Pricing? A 1-Bedroom Loft at 226 N. Clinton in the West Loop

This 1-bedroom loft in the Clinton Street Lofts at 226 N. Clinton in the West Loop recently came on the market. The Clinton Street Lofts have 176 lofts with exposed brick and timber ceilings along with large industrial windows. This loft faces west, so it’s not directly looking onto the El tracks, and has a balcony along with […]

Buy a Brick and Timber Factory Loft in 2018: 5235 N. Ravenswood in Andersonville

This 2-bedroom corner loft in the Map Factory Lofts at 5235 N. Ravenswood in Andersonville just came on the market. The Map Factory Lofts is a brick and timber former factory built in 1887 with 40 lofts and secured parking. This loft has 14-foot timber ceilings and exposed brick walls. The building has large industrial windows […]

Love Authentic Lofts? A Brick and Timber 1-Bedroom at 920 W. Sheridan in Lakeview

This 1-bedroom loft in the Skybox Lofts came on the market in November 2017. It’s an authentic loft with 13 foot timber wood ceilings and several exposed brick walls. It has south facing windows with a balcony and the listing says there are refinished hardwood floors. The kitchen has white cabinets and new granite counter […]

We Love Renovated Brick and Timber Lofts: 411 S. Sangamon in the West Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Sangamon Lofts at 411 S. Sangamon in the West Loop came on the market in October 2017. This is a 1800 square foot authentic loft with timber ceilings and beams along with exposed brick and hardwood floors. The listing says it was “gutted to the studs.” The kitchen has dark cabinets […]

Looking for a Renovated Loft? A 1-Bedroom at 523 S. Plymouth in Printers Row

This 1-bedroom loft in the Peterson Lofts at 523 S. Plymouth in Printers Row in the South Loop came on the market in September 2017. The Peterson Lofts was built in 1917 and has 49 units. It’s one of the rare buildings with indoor parking. This loft is west facing, which means its views are […]

How Long Do You Live in a Loft? A 1-Bedroom at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row

This 1-bedroom loft in the Donohue Building at 711 S. Dearborn in Printers Row just came on the market. The Donohue Building is one of the original loft conversions in this neighborhood and is considered one of the top loft buildings in the city. It has a timber and a concrete side. This loft is […]

This 2-Bedroom Loft Reduced $30K After Just 2 Days on the Market: 203 S. Sangamon in the West Loop

This 2-bedroom in the Beacon Lofts at 203 S. Sangamon in the West Loop came on the market on September 5. The Beacon Lofts was converted in 1998. I believe all 48 units are duplex up units. There’s an outdoor parking lot but some lofts also have indoor parking. It’s a duplex up south facing […]

This Is What a Million Dollar Loft Looks Like in the South Loop: 1020 S. Wabash

This 3-bedroom New York style loft at 1020 S. Wabash in the South Loop came on the market in April 2017. At 3200 square feet, it has 12 foot ceilings and walls of industrial windows with north, east and south views. The listing says there is brick and timber, but the pictures don’t indicate that. […]

Selling a 2/2 Loft Just 14 Months Later in the West Loop: 701 W. Jackson Boulevard

This 2-bedroom authentic loft in 701 W. Jackson Boulevard in the West Loop recently came on the market. The building is on the corner of Jackson and Des Plaines and has 46 units and outdoor parking. It was converted into lofts in 1997. This is a southeast corner loft on the second floor with tree […]