Archive for the 'Lofts' Category

A 2-Bedroom Loft on the Market 4 Months in Wicker Park: 1400 N. Milwaukee

This 2-bedroom loft at 1400 N. Milwaukee in the hot Wicker Park/Bucktown corridor came on the market in early September 2014. The 21-unit building was converted into lofts in 2001 and has an elevator and parking. This unit faces south and east. It has 12-foot ceilings, exposed brick and a balcony. The kitchen has stainless […]

Why Not Raise Your Kids in a Loft? A 3-Bedroom at 1439 S. Michigan

This corner 3-bedroom loft in Trevi Square at 1439 S. Michigan in the South Loop came on the market in October 2014. It is a concrete loft (preferred by many loft lovers because it is virtually soundproof) with exposed brick and 3 exposures: North, South and West. There are hardwood floors throughout and 2 fireplaces as […]

We Love Authentic Lofts in Lakeview: A 2/2 at 1122 W. Newport

This 2-bedroom duplex down loft at 1122 W. Newport in Lakeview came on the market in September 2014. It has the loft features that buyers like such as 14 foot timber ceilings and exposed brick. The kitchen was updated by the prior owner and has modern cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom is […]

We Love Authentic Lofts: Get 3500 Square Feet in Printers Row at 727 S. Dearborn

This 2-bedroom brick and concrete loft in the Donohue Annex at 727 S. Dearborn in Printers Row came on the market in April 2014. We’ve chattered about the Annex several times before. It’s the southern most part of the Donohue loft building. Built in 1883, the Annex has 10.5 foot concrete ceilings (not timber like in the other […]

Luxury Loft Week: Multi-Level Brick and Timber With a Rooftop Deck in Streeterville: 540 N. Lake Shore Drive

This 2-bedroom loft at 540 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville has been on and off the market since 2009. At 2520 square feet, it has the features loft buyers love including nearly every wall done in exposed brick and tall timber ceilings. The loft has a loft of its own on the second floor […]

Buy a Loft With Over $400,000 in Upgrades: 1000 W. Washington in the West Loop

This 2-bedroom authentic loft in 1000 W. Washington in the West Loop came on the market in September 2013. It has a triplex layout with 18 foot timber ceilings and exposed brick. The kitchen is described as “gourmet”  with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and yellow cabinets. The bathrooms are listed as “over the […]

Trying to Sell a 2-Bedroom Duplex Loft 6 Months Later: 203 S. Sangamon in the West Loop

This 2-bedroom duplex loft in the Beacon Lofts at 203 S. Sangamon in the West Loop recently came on the market. It has authentic loft features including exposed ductwork and bricks and extra tall ceilings. One bedroom is on the main floor (looks like it doesn’t have a window) and the master bedroom is on […]

You’ll Pay Over $600,000 For a Luxury River North 2/2 Loft: 154 W. Hubbard

This 2-bedroom loft at 154 W. Hubbard in River North just came on the market. Some of you may remember this 18-unit loft building because it was converted by Studio Dwell to lofts just before the bust hit in 2007. While the building sold out quickly, after the financial crisis the re-sellers had more difficulties. […]

Dreaming of a 2-Bedroom Triplex Brick and Timber Loft? 1727 S. Indiana in the South Loop

This 2-bedroom triplex loft in the Prairie District Lofts at 1727 S. Indiana in the South Loop just came on the market. At 2000 square feet, it has the features loft lovers crave with 16 foot timber ceilings, several walls of exposed brick and industrial arched windows. You don’t have to worry about noise from […]

Where’s the Money in Real Estate? Reselling Foreclosures: 5235 N. Ravenswood in Andersonville

This 1-bedroom loft in the Map Factory Lofts at 5235 N. Ravenswood in Andersonville came on the market in August 2013. It’s a duplex down with timber ceilings and exposed brick. The living and dining room are on the main floor with a spiral staircase connecting to the bedroom and a 13×10 den, along with […]