There are many good choices for vintage, historic homes in Lakewood Balmoral. Two homes have closed this month, but there are still good options available for those interested in buying a single family home.
The best value in this Andersonville historic district is 5210 N Magnolia. The home was purchased just a couple years ago, but [...]
East Ravenswood has some lovely homes for sale right now — from $ 550,000 to almost $ 2,500,000, there are some fantastic historic houses for Chicago real estate buyers.
1605 W Cullom is an 1896 rehabbed Victorian, 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath, for $ 649,000.
4156 Paulina is on a huge corner lot — 43.7 x 165. [...]
If you own a home built before 1978, it probably contained lead based paint, and you were given a lead paint brochure and disclosure when you bought the home. This disclosed the presence of lead paint in the home if the seller was aware of it. When you sell, you will disclose any knowledge you [...]
The Chicago Bungalow Initiative sponsors “how to” seminars for owners of these historic vintage homes, or for those who want to buy them!
The spring series includes how-to seminars on home rehabs and rehab loans. The lectures will also include information on creating your own garden and about maintaining your masonry exterior and tuckpointing. Readers know [...]
As readers of my blog know well, I am CRAZY for historic homes, and there is a special place in my heart for Chicago Bungalows. I have written articles promoting homes that I’ve loved, and I was very happy to see North Mayfair recognized by Old House Journal for being the best US neighborhood for [...]
When we moved into our 1908 Foursquare in Lakewood Balmoral’s Historic District, one of the many priorities was removing the weather stripping, caulking, and plastic that the previous owners had installed to be energy efficient. Yes, it kept some drafts away, but BOY, WAS IT UGLY! Today our house BREATHES! But I must confess, it [...]
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 [...]
In addition to the Robie House, the following homes
- for sale today –
were built in 1908…
856 W Buena
$ 1,049,000
Uptown – Hutchinson Historic District
1422 W Berteau
$ 1,195,000
Graceland West
4830 N Paulina
$ 854,00
Ravenswood
3822 N Seeley
$ 995,000
North Center – Bell School District
5323 N Wayne
$ 625,000
Lakewood Balmoral – Andersonville
Yes, in 1908, here in Chicago…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House was [...]
In addition to the lovely George Maher homes that one sees on Hutchinson Street, the Uptown Buena Park neighborhood has some exciting news to report about an historic 1900’s Doerr & Doerr mansion at 800 W Buena…
The Day School is now a part of Menomonee Club for boys and girls. Due to reduced enrollment and [...]
This Sunday, Sept 20, the Edgewater Historical Society will be hosting its annual historic homes tour. This year, Magnolia Glen will be the focus.
Nine homes will be showcased – interiors as well as exteriors – between 12 and 4 pm. Tickets are $ 25, and will be sold at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at [...]
