Archive for the 'Single family homes' Category

Selling the $5 Million Gold Coast Mansion: 1500 N. Dearborn Parkway

This 4-bedroom vintage mansion at 1500 N. Dearborn Parkway in the Gold Coast has been on the market since July 2009. The listing now says it is “priced to sell” and that the seller will “entertain all offers.” The 6290-square foot house was built in 1889 and has 3 fireplaces. Built on a 30×150 lot, it also […]

Old Town Renovated Single Family Home Now Reduced By $405K: 1722 N. North Park

We keep chattering about this 5-bedroom distinctive single family home in Old Town at 1722 N. North Park. How can you not notice it when you drive or walk down the street? On the market for 10 months, it has now been reduced by $405,000. If you’ll recall, the home has been completely renovated. The old […]

A 4-Bedroom Single Family Home in Albany Park Under $350K: 4539 N. Bernard

This 4-bedroom vintage single family home at 4539 N. Bernard in Albany Park is just a few blocks from the Brown Line El. On the market since September 2009, it has now been reduced by $80,100 and is listed just under $350,000. The listing says the seller is “extremely motivated.” 3 of the 4 bedrooms are […]

8 Months Later, Lakeview Vintage Single Family Now Reduced By $81K: 3037 N. Seminary

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom 1890s single family home at 3037 N. Seminary in Lakeview in October 2009. See our prior chatter here. Since then, it has been reduced by $81,000 and is now listed just $7,000 above the 2004 purchase price. The house has a front porch and some of the original crown molding. Three out […]

Painted Lady With a Pool and 2 Kitchens in Montclare: 2318 N. Oak Park

This 4-bedroom Victorian single family home at 2318 N. Oak Park in the Montclare neighborhood on the far northwest side of Chicago has been on the market since July 2008. The listing now says “Bring offers.” The Victorian was built in 1892 and has 9 foot ceilings and central air. It’s also on a larger […]

A Bucktown Single Family Home for Contemporary Lovers: 1614 N. Wolcott

Bucktown and Wicker Park have become a hotbed of contemporary and modern construction with this 3-bedroom single family home at 1614 N. Wolcott a prime example. Actually ahead of its time, having been built in 1995 by Brininstool+Lynch , the listing says it was renovated in 2004 by Patrizio Fradiani. No cherry and granite in the kitchen […]

A 4-Bedroom Single Family Home Under $600K in North Center: 1830 W. Oakdale

We’ve chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 1830 W. Oakdale in North Center several times before. See our January 2010 chatter and pictures here. Since our last chatter, this 1892-house has been reduced another $45,000 and is now listed under $600,000. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. The house has 3 […]

Update on What $700K Gets You in Logan Square: 2501 N. Fairfield

We last chattered about this 4-bedroom single family home at 2501 N. Fairfield in Logan Square in November 2009 and it caused quite a discussion on what Logan Square single family homes were “worth.” See our prior chatter here. Since then, the house has been reduced another $30,000. It’s now been on the market nearly […]

The Vintage Brick Bungalow in Hot Edison Park: 6514 N. Olympia

Edison Park was just named one of the 20 great towns and neighborhoods to live in by Chicago Magazine. This 3-bedroom brick vintage bungalow at 6514 N. Olympia has been on the market for 11 months. It has been reduced by $55,000. The house sits across from Olympia Park. It has hardwood floors and the kitchen has […]

Buy A Single Family Home Instead of a Duplex Condo: 832 N. Marshfield in West Town

This 3-bedroom single family home at 832 N. Marshfield in the East Village neighborhood of West Town recently came on the market. The house was built in 1903 but modernized in the 1990s with current electrical, plumbing and air conditioning. The kitchen has white cabinets and appliances. The baths were recently upgraded with natural stone. […]