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Lakewood Balmoral-Andersonville-Real Estate Update

November 21, 2011

Lakewood Balmoral – Andersonville home sales have been quiet this fall.  There are 2 homes under contract, but no closings have occurred in the last 3 months. The 1905 home at 1426 W Rascher was last purchased in December, 2007, and has top of the line upgrades.  It’s not in the Lakewood Balmoral District, but [...]

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Top 5 Best Historic Neighborhoods in Chicago?

March 21, 2011

Where are the best old house neighborhoods in and around Chicago? This Old House just came out with its annual list of best old house neighborhoods.  Checking 2009-2011, I found 4 nearby areas they mentioned… 5.  Greencastle, Indiana?  Okay – not near Chicago…. I went to college there, (DePauw), and I guess I had more [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral – Undervalued Historic Treasure

November 21, 2010
Lakewood Balmoral Neighborhood - part of Chicago's Andersonville

Is Lakewood Balmoral selling for too little per square foot? Lakewood Balmoral, the Andersonville  Historic District that’s part of Edgewater, has had a few sales in 2o1o under $1MM.  At first glance, homes in this neighborhood are selling for a bargain these days, and in fact, seem to be selling less per square foot than [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update – November 2010

November 4, 2010

Lakewood Balmoral real estate continues to be a bargain!  This Andersonville neighborhood (part of Edgewater) is known for old historic Chicago homes on wide or double lots.  Home sale prices vary from $700,000 to $ 1,600,000 (2009-2010). This month, one home sold – 5418 N Magnolia. Originally listed at $ 975,000, it sold very near [...]

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5407 Lakewood – Buy of the Week – $879,000

February 13, 2010

Run, don’t walk, to see this fantastic Lakewood Balmoral home – just listed for sale yesterday.  At this price, in this condition, in this location, it is without a doubt the Chicago Real Estate Buy of the Week At $ 879,000, it will not be on the market very long.  It’s an absolutely charming historic [...]

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In Fine Spirits – Andersonville

November 9, 2009

Shame on me for not taking advantage of this great spot before!  I have shopped but I have not “savored” ! Saturday night, we dined at In Fine Spirits on Clark Street in Andersonville.  What a night, wasn’t it?  The warmest November night I can remember, they had thankfully kept the outdoor patio prepared for [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

October 20, 2009

As of October 19, the following homes are for sale in Lakewood Balmoral: Address Price BR BA 5323 N Wayne $625,000 7 2.1 5253 N Lakewood $850,000 5 2.2 5400 N Lakewood $890,000 7 6 5306 N Magnolia $1,025,000 5 2.1 5437 N Wayne $1,100,000 5 3.1 5511 N Lakewood $1,575,000 5 3.1 Just on [...]

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Hopleaf “Sister” Spot to Open in LaDonna Space

July 28, 2009

Michael Roper, owner of the popular Hopleaf bar and restaurant in Edgewater, has financing in place to purchase the space next door – the former La Donna Restaurant.  He plans to open a 90 seat 2 story bistro by year’s end, with Mediterranean cuisine and 20 microbrews. Don’t look for this to be the ‘best [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Homes for Sale

July 14, 2009

July 14, 2009 —- Today, there are 42 homes for sale in the Edgewater Community.  Of those, the following homes are for sale in the Lakewood Balmoral Community… 5537 N Magnolia     $ 579,000 5239 N Wayne          $ 775,000 5253 N Lakewood   $ 899,000 5306 N Magnolia     $ 1,025,000 5518 N Wayne           $ 1,459,000 After [...]

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Andersonville Farmers Market is Fantastic!

July 9, 2009

I hit the Andersonville Farmers Market yesterday, and I fell in love… Between Clark andAshland on Berwyn (5300 N – 1500W)  there are many booths with treasures. I found truly wonderful smells and tastes… sweet smelling and beautiful guest soaps chipotle salsa (my favorite — my daughter preferred the habanero) cheese-  curds, fried cheese, 10 [...]

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