Archive for the 'Lofts' Category

Motor Row Brick Loft Still Available 10 Months Later: 2332 S. Michigan

We last chattered about this triplex brick loft at 2332 S. Michigan in Motor Row in January 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The loft has walnut floors, beamed ceilings and a private rooftop deck. There are also outdoor spaces on the other two levels. The modern kitchen has Bosch appliances. It has […]

Huge 1-Bedroom Duplex Loft Sold in the West Loop: 1000 W. Washington

We spent a lot of time chattering about this brick and timber authentic duplex loft at 1000 W. Washington in the West Loop last July. See our prior chatter and pictures here. While we were chattering, the loft was selling. It closed in late August 2009 for $6500 under the May 2005 purchase price. Matt […]

Rare New York Style Full Floor Live/Work Loft in River North: 208 W. Kinzie

If you want to know what River North lofts really looked like before the developers got ahold of them with their granite and stainless steel kitchens, check out this full floor live/work authentic loft at 208 W. Kinzie. It is listed as commercial space. The large freight elevator opens directly into your fourth floor unit which the […]

River North Art Gallery District Loft Returns to the Market: 215 W. Huron

We last chattered about this full-floor art gallery district loft at 215 W. Huron in River North in August 2008. See our prior chatter and pictures here. It never sold but is now back on the market and reduced by $100,000. The unit has a private keyed elevator, hardwood floors throughout and Snaidero cabinets in […]

Walk To Work From Your Loft: 20 N. State in the Loop

We chattered about this brick and concrete duplex loft at 20 N. State in the Loop in June 2009. See our prior chatter and pictures here. The loft is still available 5 months later and has been reduced by $8,100. The seller is now “motivated.” Back in June it was also the cheapest 1-bedroom available […]

Live IN the Elevator Shaft: 14 N. Peoria in the West Loop

Want unique? This tri-level brick loft unit on the market at the Hale Lofts at 14 N. Peoria in the West Loop is in the building’s old elevator shaft. It’s the only unit on the 8th floor of the building. Here are the dimensions for the rooms: Living room: 14×14 (first floor) Kitchen: 11×10 (second […]

A Brick Loft in a Popular Loft Building: The Donohue Annex at 727 S. Dearborn in Printers Row

There are two Donohue loft buildings on South Dearborn in Printers Row. We’ve chattered about them both. The Donohue Annex, at 727 S. Dearborn, is smaller and has concrete ceilings, not the timber found in the next door Donohue building at 711 S. Dearborn. This is a big selling feature in this building for those concerned about […]

South Loop Loft Listed 69% Off 2007 Purchase Price: 1020 S. Wabash

This huge 1-bedroom loft at 1020 S. Wabash in the South Loop has been on the market since July. It is being sold “as-is.” It has been reduced several times and is now listed for 69% under the 2007 purchase price.  It is also listed for $131,400 under the 2004 purchase price. While only a 1-bedroom, […]

Duplex Penthouse Loft Listed $120K Under the 2004 Price: 540 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville

Who knew there were duplex lofts in 540 N. Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville? This 2-bedroom penthouse unit just came on the market and it has soaring two-story walls of brick in the living room and a spiral staircase up to the second floor bedroom area. The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless appliances. It has […]

Looking for 3-Bedrooms? 500 S. Clinton on the Near West Side

It’s not too easy to find affordable 3-bedroom condo units. But this corner loft unit at 500 S. Clinton, a brick conversion on the Near West Side, fits the bill. It has hardwood floors throughout except the master bedroom which has new carpet. The kitchen has 42 inch cabinets, granite counter tops and black appliances. It has […]