From the monthly archives:

December 2009

5253 N Lakewood – Andersonville Home for Sale

December 31, 2009

This week’s focus in on 5253 N. Lakewood, located in historic Lakewood Balmoral.  It’s been reduced to $ 850,000, and is now the best opportunity to own a single family home in Andersonville.

The home was built in 1903 on a 37′ wide oversized lot.  Improvements include a renovated kitchen with Wood-Mode cabinets and Space Pak [...]

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Edgewater Home Sales – 2009

December 31, 2009

Single Family Home Sales were up in 2009 — 44 houses sold this year vs 40 in 2008.  During this time, median home prices dropped.  The average home price was $ 547,500 — a 6.5 % drop from the previous year.

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Historic Homes for Sale in Chicago

December 13, 2009

Interested in old – vintage houses?  This tour of historic homes for sale on Chicago’s north side gives a glimpse into the  landmark treasures which are currently available from the Chicago Multiple Listing Service.
They’re not my listings — I present them to you so you can see what’s out there.  If you are interested in [...]

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Graceland West Real Estate Update

December 5, 2009

No properties closed in Graceland West last month.  One home, 1422 W Berteau, went under contract.
The best deal for a single family home in Graceland West is 1424 W Berteau, now listed at $ 899,000.  This 1908 historic home sits on a 30 x 125 ‘ lot and is a great opportunity to buy a [...]

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East Ravenswood Real Estate Update

December 4, 2009

Many homes are for sale right now in East Ravenswood.
Someone got a great deal on 4120 N Hermitage — listed at $ 545,000, this historic home sits on a 26 x 165′ lot.  It needs work, but lot sizes like this are rare in Chicago, and the neighborhood certainly can support a renovation on a [...]

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1422 W Berteau – Under Contract

December 2, 2009

This lovely home at 1422 W Berteau, in Graceland West, is now under contract.   Originally listed at $ 1,395,000, it was most recently available for sale at $ 1,195,000.  After 202 days, it is now sold and waiting for closing.  The sales price will be public record at that time.

The home was built in 1908, [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

December 1, 2009

Yes!  You can get into a single family in historic Lakewood Balmoral for under $ 560,000! Currently for sale is 5537 N Magnolia, a 4 bedroom 2 bath with fantastic woodwork.

5537 N Magnolia
$ 559,000

Status

Price
RMS
BR
BA

ACTV
5537
N
Magnolia
$559,000
10
4
2

ACTV
5323
N
Wayne
$625,000
14
7
2.1

ACTV
5253
N
Lakewood
$850,000
12
5
2.2

ACTV
5306
N
Magnolia
$1,025,000
10
5
2.1

ACTV
5511
N
Lakewood
$1,575,000
14
5
3.1

Pending
5400
N
Lakewood
$890,000
15
7
6

CLSD
1463
W
Balmoral
$567,500
9
4
2.1

CLSD
5239
N
Wayne
$710,000
11
5
2.1

CLSD
5437
N
Wayne
$1,075,000
13
5
3.1

5400 N Lakewood
$ 890,000
For more information on Lakewood Balmoral, Andersonville, or Chicago homes for sale, contact Anne Rossley of Prudential Rubloff. [...]

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