Crib Chatter

This 3-bedroom loft in The Sexton at 360 W. Illinois in River North came on the market in May 2011. It last sold in the middle of the recession in August of 2009 for $725,000 which was the same price as the prior 2004 sales price. The listing doesn’t indicate it had any updates (neither kitchen […]

This 2-bedroom triplex loft in the Prairie District Lofts at 1727 S. Indiana in the South Loop has been on the market since April 2011. In that time, it has been reduced $13,500. It is now listed for just $500 under the 2007 price. This building was converted into condominiums in 2007. Some of the […]

This 1-bedroom authentic loft at 407 N. Elizabeth in West Town came on the market in July 2011. At 1399 square feet, it has 12 foot timber ceilings, exposed brick and large industrial windows. The west facing loft has polished concrete floors and a lofted bedroom reached via a spiral staircase. The kitchen continues the […]

This 3-bedroom duplex up loft at 6300 S. Woodlawn in Woodlawn has been on the market since February 2011. It is a short sale and in that time it has been reduced $70,100. Converted into lofts in 2007/2008, the unit has 21 foot ceilings in the main living area with concrete ceilings and exposed brick. […]

This 2-bedroom authentic loft at 210 S. Des Plaines on the Near West Side has been on the market since May 2011. It is in a building called “The Edge” which consists of a brick base, which was converted into lofts, and a high rise tower that sits on top of the brick building. This northeast […]

This 2-bedroom in the Signature Lofts at 1750 N. Wolcott in Bucktown just came on the market. It is an authentic loft with timber ceilings and exposed brick. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and is open to the living space. The bedrooms are fully enclosed for added privacy. The loft is […]

This 2-bedroom loft at 2111 W. Churchill in Bucktown has been on the market since April 2011. In that time it has been reduced $10,000. The penthouse loft has 15-foot timber ceilings and exposed brick. Both bedrooms are on the second level. There are also several outdoor spaces including a rooftop deck with views of downtown. […]

We chattered about this 2-bedroom duplex loft in the Filmworks Lofts at 1322 S. Wabash in the South Loop several times over the last 2 1/2 years including in May 2011 when it was re-listed at a much lower price.  See our May 2011 chatter here. Many of you thought the unit itself was nice […]

This 2-bedroom loft in the Paramount Lofts at 1645 W. Ogden in the West Loop came on the market in June 2011. Like many of the units on the market in the building, it is currently a short sale. The Paramount Lofts were converted in 2006. It is a doorman building with 207 units. East […]

This 1-bedroom duplex up loft in the St. George Lofts at 2161 N. California in Logan Square (or West Bucktown- whichever you prefer) is a commuter’s dream as the California blue line stop is just a block away. The loft has authentic features including 15-foot timber ceilings and exposed brick as well as soaring windows. […]