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Andersonville

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 home, and it [...]

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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 dinner [...]

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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 the market — 5323 N Wayne, listed at $ 625,000.
In the last 6 months, the following single family homes have sold:

Street Name
Search Price
BR
BA

5538
N
Lakewood
$680,000
4
2.1

5247
N
Magnolia
$900,000
5
2.1

5336
N
Glenwood
$960,000
4
3.1

5518
N
Wayne
$1,425,000
5
3.1

5456
N
Lakewood
$1,600,000
6
4.1

Of particular interest is 5456 N Lakewood, which has now closed at $ 1,600,000.
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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 of [...]

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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 being originally listed at $ 2,200,000, 5456 [...]

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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 year old aged cheddar — [...]

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5336 N Glenwood

June 1, 2009

This 1905 4 bedroom  single family was renovated in 2000.  An Andersonville greystone, this vintage home was for sale 139 days before closing June 1.  It sits on a standard Chicago lot and includes a 2 car garage.  Originally listed at $ 1,050,000,  the property sold for $960,000.

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Andersonville Farmers Market

May 30, 2009

On June 24,  the Andersonville Famers Market begin operations, continuing every Wednesday until Sept 9 between 4 and 8 pm!

Located on Berwyn between Clark and Ashland, the market will feature locally grown produce, and 3 will offer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, where you can pick up your produce weekly at this location.  This subscription [...]

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Three Historic Homes Under Contract

May 25, 2009

This week in Chicago real estate, 3  historic properties went under contract:
1723 W Winona
$ 699,000

This Andersonville home was built in 1896 – a 3 bedroom home on a standard Chicago lot, it was renovated in 2003 and is close to the Clark Street commercial district, red line, and Metra.
2100 N Fremont
$ 1,798,000

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5247 Magnolia Under Contract in 22 Days

May 14, 2009

Lakewood Balmoral homes continue to catch the attention of home buyers.  This lovely 1899 Classical Revival home at 5247 N Magnolia just went under contract.  Listed at $ 950,000, it’s a 5 bedroom home that sits on a 37.5′ wide lot and has tremendous curb appeal with its historic details and recent updates.

Lakewood Balmoral is [...]

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