We Love Authentic Lofts: 5235 N. Ravenswood
I’m always on the hunt for authentic lofts. None of this “soft-loft” new construction stuff.
There are four units currently available in a cool building loft building called The Map Factory Lofts, at 5235 N. Ravenswood, in Andersonville.
Three are listed on the MLS and one is FSBO on Craigslist.
These aren’t the usual 700 square foot one bedrooms. No, these are the 1,100 square foot and bigger type units.
The building boasts huge windows and several of the units are interesting duplexes. The kitchens and baths are a bit more out of date (no granite here) but they just don’t convert them like these anymore. These older buildings is where you find the units with the interesting and quirky layouts.
Unit #29: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1400 square feet, duplex
- I couldn’t find the last sales price
- Currently listed for $324,900 plus $25k for parking
- Assessments of $261 a month
- Koenig & Strey has the listing
Unit #31: 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1200 square feet, top floor unit
- Sold in March 2002 for $230,000
- Currently listed for $289,900 plus $25k for parking
- Assessments of $266 a month
- Prudential Preferred has the listing
Unit #1: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1100 square feet
- Currently listed FSBO at $319,000
- Assessments of $240 a month
- Not sure about in-unit w/d as some of the listings say it has it and some don’t say anything
- FSBO on Craigslist
Awesome place.
Hey, we’re Unit 1 and we’re also 1200 sq. ft. Laundry is in building not unit. Here’s our post: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/rfs/601336198.html.
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I looked at a unit here a while back. The parking is outside, and my question is have there ever been any “problems” with crime in the parking lot? My other question would be regarding sound insulation between floors, is there any? The building is right next to the METRA tracks but the train noise is not that bad inside the units. Nice building, it is one of the only true loft projects I like in Chicago along with 154 West Hubbard. (which is more than twice the cost).
Some deeded parking is available that is fenced in. Crime-wise it is a very good area, and we haven’t had any problems in 5 years. Most units that have units above them have added insulation, as it can get noisy. (Unfortunately, this also takes away from the timber loft-feel). Duplex units on the north side of the building don’t have vertical neighbors, so it’s less of an issue. Our unit, for example, only shares one common wall.