Tagged : Luxury Chicago Real Estate

The Bucktown neighborhood is easily one of the hottest locations on the west side right now, and arguably one of the hottest locations in all of Chicago. Homes and condos are selling faster than ever right now not only in the Bucktown area, but also in several of its neighboring communities like Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village. 

Development around Bucktown has also been on the upswing over the past year, and projects like The Row are catching the attention of home buyers from all over town, and for good reason. That particular development, which lies along Winnebago Avenue not far from the heart of the neighborhood, offers a great location, tons of living space, and plenty of high-end interior finishes to top it all off. 

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When it comes to luxury real estate in downtown Chicago, historic brownstones, grey stones, and row homes in the Gold Coast are undeniably among the most expensive properties you’ll find on the market. 

While many of these historic gems were originally built back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, most have since been totally revamped to feature insane interiors, loaded with luxury finishes that rarely leave luxury buyers wanting more. 

As we make our way towards the busy spring season, the market for brownstones and other high-end row-homes in the Gold Coast is actually quite robust right now, providing buyers with a wide range of options to consider. 

The starting price point for a Gold Coast row home right now is $1.5 million, which is the

If you noticed a new $50 million listing on the MLS today, we thought we’d clarify that you didn’t actually misread anything—that really is a 25,000 square foot mansion in Lincoln Park that’s asking a record-setting price.  

According to reports, the sellers built the home less than a decade ago after combining seven city lots, which were purchased for $12.5 million back in 2005. Now spending more time in Florida and hoping to downsize, the time to sell this now-iconic mansion has apparently arrived, even despite likely taking a loss on the property. 

As specially mentioned in the Tribune, the current owners spent a whopping $65 million to build the home, which also includes the land costs. But citing “the reality of the market” as to why a loss

The last undeveloped lakefront parcel in the Gold Coast could soon see some action, at least according to a new report from Curbed Chicago. Being proposed is a new eight-story building that could include as many as 58 units, which is significantly different from the original proposal from Draper & Kramer that called for a sprawling 40-story high-rise. That proposal, which as made all the way back in 1997, drew significant resistance among Gold Coast residents and of course failed to materialize into anything concrete over the years.  

But now, the new 58-unit building seems to be gaining strong momentum as it heads to the Chicago Zoning Board for approval this month, especially as new construction condo inventory is still low heading into 2017. 

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Although condos for sale at One Bennett Park have already been listed on the MLS for weeks, the project is now cleared for takeoff so-to-speak as reports are surfacing about Related Midwest finally clearing a $240 million construction loan to finance the massive new project. 

Once finished, One Bennett Tower will feature 69 condo residences and a whopping 279 apartment residences, easily making it one of downtown Chicago’s largest projects to get underway since before the housing crash. 

According to a report from Crain’s, the $240 million loan will only cover about 60% of what it will take to building the roughly $400 million tower, which will be located at 451 E. Grand right in the heart of Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. 

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In a city as large as Chicago, there’s going to be some unique properties to hit the market every now and then. In most instances, you might see a home or condo with a funky layout or some interesting interior finishes, but rarely do you come across what just hit the market over at Lake Point Tower. 

Listed at $1.5 million, a 2,700 square foot garage that can hold up to 12 vehicles is now up for sale, making it one of the most expensive “toy boxes" you’ll probably find anywhere. Along with a couple handfuls of spaces to park all your luxury and vintage cars, the D1 garage unit also includes a full lounge area, a bar, and even its own bathroom. For added comfort, the garage also allows the owner to control the heating and air conditioning inside, and

No. 9 Walton (9 W. Walton St. Chicago) is one of the highest profile condo developments to break into the downtown market since perhaps the Ritz Carlton Residences were finished along Chicago’s famed Michigan Avenue, and buyers have clearly responded over the past 12 months or so.

According to recently gathered figures, No. 9 Walton is now nearly 90% sold, making it one of the fastest selling luxury condo buildings in recent memory. Located at 9 W. Walton and hovering along the Gold Coast-River North boundary line, it’s easy to see why buyers have absolutely fallen in love with this lavish Gold Coast high-rise, and much of its attraction goes far beyond location.

Interior finishes at No. 9 Walton are about as upscale as it gets, and the lifestyle

There’s certainly going to be a lot action around Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood over the next couple weeks, or at least we hope so, and if you plan on making your way over to the ballpark at some point, why not make the most of your trip?  

Much of the Lakeview area, and around Wrigleyville specifically, features a plethora of upscale single-family homes that are among some of the most impressive residences the Chicago real estate market has to offer.  

And given tomorrow’s game happens to be on a Saturday night, that leaves you plenty of time in the afternoon to check out some of the hottest homes Wrigleyville has to offer.  

So if you’re in the market for a luxury home that’s just steps from the famed Wrigley Field, start your search by

According to numerous reports, Chicago’s highest-profile condo development in the works is now over 25% sold before building permits have even been approved. Earlier this week, the Chicago Tribune spoke with Magellan National Marketing Director Jim Losik, who updated the project’s sales by reporting 110 of the 406 planned condos at Vista Tower are now under contract, which include the building’s full-floor units priced around $9 million. 

Developers are hoping to finally begin construction later this month or sometime in August, with construction expected to be finished by late 2019. 

Vista Tower was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects and will ultimately stand 93 stories high with condo residences not even beginning until the 73rd

A new Gold Coast listing is getting a lot of attention from the local media, but when you see its listed for the cool price of $14.5 million, it's easy to see why. Now the third priciest home on the market in Chicago, 1336 N. State Parkway is a stunning 9,000 square foot Georgian-style mansion that’s been fully renovated from top to bottom.

Originally built in 1914, 1336 N. State Parkway is located adjacent to the onetime Playboy mansion in the Gold Coast, while inside, it offers five bedrooms, five bathroom, four half bathrooms, five fireplaces, a library, a fitness room, and even an at-home movie theater.

According to reports, the current owners bought the property in 2013 for $7.13 million, although as mentioned above, extensive updates and