Chicago Real Estate News & Neighborhood Notes - West Loop Lofts

Search West Loop Gate Condos and Lofts For Sale

The West Loop is easily one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods right now, and it’s also widely considered to feature many of the city’s best restaurants and eateries too. But along with all the trendy bars, restaurants, and cafes along Randolph Street and even a long stretch of Madison, part of the West Loop landscape also includes a lesser known sub-neighborhood called the West Loop Gate, which lies just across the expressway from what many consider to be the heart of the neighborhood.

Officially defined as the easternmost section of Chicago’s West Loop, the West Loop Gate almost acts as an extension of the Loop more than anything else, which is perfect for anyone who already works in downtown’s primary business and financial district. Unlike the western…

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Explore Condos and Lofts For Sale or Rent Along Madison Street in the West Loop

There’s hardly a hotter place to call home right now than the West Loop, although with how quickly homes, condos, and lofts move on the west side of downtown these days, there’s also hardly a more difficult place to secure a new place to live than this part of the city too.

But with so much new development going on in the area, and all the shops, bars, restaurants, and cafes that line streets like Randolph and Madison, many of today’s home buyers will be the first to say it’s worth the premium you might have to pay in order to one day call this vibrant part of Chicago home.

And speaking of Madison Street, the inventory of available lofts, condos, and apartments offers a broad range of options and opportunities right now, which is something you…

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A Updated Look at What's Available Near The Morgan CTA Station in the West Loop

Although the West Loop is easily one of the hottest neighborhoods in Chicago right now, convenience still plays a major role in deciding which home, loft, or condo feels like the right fit. And yes, finding a place that checks off as many boxes on your wish list still applies to even neighborhoods in Chicago that happen to be as popular as the West Loop.  

For home buyers considering a move to the area, it’s safe to say just about anywhere in the West Loop is desirable, walkable, and a great place to call home. But if you’re somebody who also relies heavily on public transportation, finding a condo or loft somewhere near the Morgan CTA station might be a great place to begin your search.

Centrally located in the West Loop, the Morgan CTA station…

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2 Top-Floor Million Dollar Loft Units Are Currently on the Market at 312 N. May in Fulton Market

The Fulton Market District is a neighborhood that’s generating a lot of buzz lately, but mostly on the commercial side of things. Just recently, news broke about another loft-style office hitting the market on May Street, and of course the addition of the new Google building at 1K Fulton continues to create momentum for not just Fulton Market but also the entire West Loop area overall. 

But speaking of May Street, a couple of the West Loop/Fulton Market’s most expensive residential listings both happen to be inside the same building right now—312 N. May. 

The first unit here, a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom loft with a whopping 5,000 square feet of living space, is listed for a cool $2,149,000, which doesn’t seem like a bad deal given it’s a living space…

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Four Affordable West Loop Loft Buildings

Despite the luxury market being red hot around downtown Chicago, plenty of home buyers out there are still looking for affordability in a new place to call home, especially all the Millennials who are finally starting to test the waters of home ownership for the very first time. But as one of the largest markets in the country, there’s certainly a lot to sift through if you’re actively browsing what’s available, and for many in Chicago, there’s nothing quite like a chic and stylish loft unit in one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the city: the West Loop.

For years, lofts in the West Loop have been a favorite among younger professionals or those working in creative industries, but given the demand for loft spaces and the desirability most tend to…

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An Updated Look at West Loop Lofts For Sale

The West Loop is quite possibly Chicago’s hottest location for authentic and stylish lofts for sale. But along with all the classic interior finishes usually associated with loft conversions, which typically includes timber ceilings, exposed brick and duct work, huge windows, and expansive open floor plans, the West Loop has also transformed itself into one of the most walkable and livable neighborhoods in all of downtown Chicago, making it the most sought-after location for those only searching one-of-a-kind Chicago lofts for sale.  

Restaurant Row on Randolph Street continues to expand and feature some of Chicago’s finest restaurants, bars and eateries, while development all along Madison Street and throughout many of the West Loop’s side streets…

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