Chicago Real Estate News & Neighborhood Notes

JUST LISTED: Check out 8 of Lincoln Park's Newest Million Dollar Homes to Hit The Market

Planning to be in the market for a luxurious single-family home in one of Chicago's top neighborhoods this year? Take a look at the hottest homes to hit the market in the city's one-and-only Lincoln Park neighborhood.  

1126 W. Lill Avenue 

Days on Market: 2
Price: $1,950,000

If you’re looking to combine classic charm with modern, elegant updates, 1126 W Lill Avenue is the perfect luxury single-family home for you. Loaded with state-of-the-art finishes at every turn, this three-story home also offers a central location that is close to top schools, shopping, dining, and more.  

1836 N. Lincoln Park West Avenue 

Days on Market: 2
Price: $1,495,000

All vintage home lovers looking for a gorgeous new home need to take a hard look at 1836 N.…

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3 Reasons to Rent at 727 W. Madison This Spring

If you’re looking to make a move, there are several reasons you’ll want to consider calling 727 W Madison home.

The Breathtaking Views 

If you haven't already heard, 727 W. Madison is the tallest building west of the Kennedy Expressway, providing residents with some of the best city views in the entire West Loop neighborhood. 

The Pricing Options

737 W. Madison includes studio apartments, convertible apartments, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and ultra-spacious three-bedroom apartments. As a result, anyone interested in renting an apartment at 727 W. Madison has quite a few options to consider that range from $1,500+ studios to 3-bedroom rentals that start at just under $5,000 per month. 

The Floor Plans Are Amazing

First of all,…

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Where to Buy a Chicago Loft in 2021

There are plenty of options and opportunities when it comes to buying a loft in Chicago. But right now, several buildings standout as being top locations to consider heading into the busy spring market.

The Ronsley

For New York-style loft living in River North, you’ll want to take a second look at The Ronsley. The property is home to around 40 lofts, complete with large windows and high ceilings.

Ontario Street Lofts

Found at 411 W Ontario, the Ontario Street Lofts include access to a rooftop deck, fitness center and a bike room. The property currently offers up a number of one-, two-, and even three-bedroom units for buyers to choose from.

Haberdasher Square Lofts

Once the site of a clothing factory, the Haberdasher Square Lofts now…

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Downtown Chicago Apartment Deals May Be Harder to Find in 2021

The on-going pandemic has been tough on a variety of industries, but downtown landlords are feeling optimistic in 2021. For renters, that could likely mean downtown deals will be harder and harder to find.

Rents and occupancies in downtown took a nosedive last year, thanks in part to so many people working remotely from home. With bars and restaurants closed too, it led to some giving up their pricey downtown rentals.

After making it through a tough year, demand for downtown apartments has started to turn around again. Demand rebounded in late 2020, helping to begin stabilizing the market.

Some of the credit to the turnaround is likely tied to the great deals that were offered by landlords. Many buildings were offering deals too good to pass up,…

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Top 5 Uber-Luxury Loft Condos in Chicago’s West Loop

If you’re looking for luxury in a new West Loop loft, these highly-desirable, highly sought-after buildings aren’t a bad place to start your search. 

900 W. Washington

Easily one of our favorite newly developed residential buildings in the West Loop, 900 W. Washington has it all. Lavish and luxurious finishes throughout, a warehouse-inspired design that blends perfectly with the surrounding West Loop neighborhood, and secure entry, and attached garage parking. 

1400 W. Monroe 

Another new construction loft-inspired condo project, 1400 W. Monroe feature 42 of the most impressive condominium residences you’ll find anywhere in the neighborhood. Thoughtful designs, functional layouts, and a location that’s nestled on a quieter, tree-lined street,…

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East Lincoln Park Mansion Linked to Pritzker Family Hits the Market for $6.75 Million

An elegant Lincoln Park mansion is being listed by family members of billionaire real estate investor Jennifer Pritzker, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.  

A trust in Pritzker’s sons’ names owns the five-story home, which lies on a double lot on Burling Street in East Lincoln Park, although other records also show the home is where Jennifer’s ex-wife Lisa lives, the mother of the two boys. 

Public records also detail that the home was originally purchased by the family back in 2007 for $3.45 million, along with the lot directly south of the hone for over $1 million. The house originally occupying the south lot property was demolished and a pool, gardens, and terraces were installed from there.

Combined, it appears the family’s total…

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Bucktown’s Triangle Square Condos Hit The Market!

If you’re looking for new construction in one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods, look no further than Belgravia Group’s latest project—Triangle Square.

Being built in the city’s red hot Bucktown neighborhood, Triangle Square has quite a bit of upside that today’s luxury condo buyers can’t ignore, starting with a location that’s directly in between Lincoln Park and Bucktown, and only steps from the Metra.

But along with a premium location that’s both desirable and convenient, you’ll also find the building’s unique design is inspired by the masonry warehouses and steel bridges that helped shaped this part of Chicago’s early past, adding a little historical flair that perfectly blends new with old.

Inside, condos at Triangle Square feature…

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Looking for a South Loop Condo Under $300,000? Start Your Search Here...

Chicago's South Loop neighborhood is loaded with high-end condos that often feature some of the best city and lake views in town. But along with all the luxury condo residences you'll find just south of the Loop, it's also a place where buyers should find a nice variety of options under $300,000 as well.

1345 S. Wabash

With nearly 150 different units to choose from, 1345 S Wabash offers plenty of options for buyers in the South Loop. Currently, selections include one-bedroom, one-bath residences for well under $300,000.

1111 S. Wabash

Additional options exist within 1111 S Wabash. This building also offers a one-bedroom, one-bath unit for under $300k, additionally complete with a large terrace and building amenities ranging from a roof deck to…

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Here’s Where Some of Downtown Chicago’s Most Expensive New construction Condos Are Listed Right Now

Chicago's downtown new construction market remains hot in 2018, especially as we inch close to the height of the busy spring market. With most new developments offering elegant features and lavish extras, some of Chicago’s most expensive new construction condos right now are hard to beat if you're looking to live in luxury, which is definitely what you'll find at these spectacular new buildings.

Cirrus Chicago 

As one of the newest condo towers to hit the New Eastside, Cirrus Chicago seems to be flying a little bit under the radar. The building's lakefront location provides supreme views of Lake Michigan and the lakefront pool deck, for our money, is one of the best in town. 

One Bennett Park 

The exclusive One Bennett Park might be Chicago's…

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What $13 Million Gets You On Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive

Lake Shore Drive is where luxury condo buyers will find many of Chicago’s premier condominium towers and residences. Offering sweeping views of Lake Michigan and unparalleled access to the hottest parts of Downtown Chicago, there’s really nothing quite like living along the lakefront.

Among Lake Shore Drive’s most sought-after condo buildings is 840 N. Lake Shore Drive—an elegant, Lucien Lagrange-designed high-rise that stretches 27 stories high with 70 ultra-luxurious condominiums nestled perfectly inside. 

As a medium-sized building, available inventory at 840 N. Lake Shore Drive is usually pretty limited. But every now and then a unit here hits the market that not only raises eyebrows but also tops Streeterville’s list of most expensive condos…

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