Archive for the 'Single family homes' Category

Buy a 1893 Farmhouse in Logan Square for Under $200K: 2915 W. Belden

This 2-bedroom vintage farmhouse at 2915 W. Belden in Logan Square is listed for just $175,000. It was recently reduced $24,000. The listing says “Attention Investors and Rehabbers” and says it is being sold “as-is” so it is not for those looking for something move-in ready. Still, the house is on a larger than standard […]

Dimon’s Gold Coast Mansion Sells: 25 E. Banks

We last chattered about this 8-bedroom vintage mansion at 25 E. Banks in the Gold Coast in September 2010. See our prior chatter here. At that time, the house had just been reduced $2.55 million after being on the market nearly 3 and 1/2 years and was well off its $13.5 million original list price. […]

A 2-Bedroom Vintage Victorian House Reduced $50K in Lakeview: 1167 W. Eddy

This yellow Victorian house at 1167 W. Eddy in Lakeview has been on the market since August 2010. It has been reduced $50,000 since then. Built in 1893 on a standard 25×125 lot, the house has all the bells and whistles buyers look for including central air and a 2-car garage. The house has retained […]

The 4-Bedroom Victorian Under $1 Million in Lincoln Park: 847 W. Lill

This 4-bedroom Victorian at 847 W. Lill in Lincoln Park has been on the market since May 2010. It has not had any price reductions. Built in 1888 on a standard 25×125 lot, it has many amenities home buyers look for including central air and a 2-car garage. All 4 bedrooms are also on the […]

Old Norwood Park New(er) Construction Reduced $495K: 5692 N. New Hampshire

New construction single family homes have popped up in every neighborhood of the city including this 5-bedroom home at 5692 N. New Hampshire in Old Norwood Park. Located in the Old Norwood Park circle, it has all the bells and whistles of new construction but is set amidst an established neighborhood. Built in 2007, the house […]

Historic “Race House” in Old Irving Park Returns to the Market: 3945 N. Tripp

We last chattered about the landmarked “Race House” at 3945 N. Tripp in Old Irving Park in May 2009. See our prior chatter here. It has been on and off the market since August 2007. Built for Stephen Race, one of the members of the founding family of Irving Park, the Victorian Italianate house was designated […]

A Vintage 4-Bedroom Brick Cottage Reduces $20,100: 2235 W. Homer in Bucktown

We first chattered about this 4-bedroom renovated brick Bucktown cottage at 2235 W. Homer in July 2010. See our prior chatter here. It has been reduced $20,100 during that time. The house is now listed $1600 under the 2008 purchase price. Built in 1878, the home has modern amenities alongside its vintage features, such as […]

Contemporary Style in a 4-Bedroom Home in North Center: 3909 N. Claremont

This 4-bedroom contemporary single family home at 3909 N. Claremont in North Center was built in 2008. Built on a slightly wider than standard 30×124 lot, the home has floor to ceiling windows and the contemporary interiors you would expect from the style. The kitchen is entirely stainless steel, including the kitchen island. The listing […]

Old Town Renovated Beauty Reduced Again: 1722 North North Park

We’ve chattered about this house at 1722 N. North Park in Old Town seemingly after each major price reduction. See our April 2010 chatter here. It is now been reduced $610,000. Originally listed as “eco-friendly” it is now a “fantastic sunlit jewel.” The vintage home has been renovated with all new finishes including a mudroom. […]

Live in a Grand Victorian Complete With Wrap-Around Porch: 4605 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood

Some of you have already chattered about The Abbott Estate, the 6000 square foot Victorian at 4605 N. Hermitage in Ravenswood. On the market since August 2009, it is now listed for $151,000 under the 2006 purchase price. Built in 1891 for the founder of Abbott Labs, it is on an oversized 92×165 corner lot […]