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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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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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Magnolia Glen Homes on Tour

September 14, 2009

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 [...]

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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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Bricolage Update

July 14, 2009

The Foster Avenue Bricolage is well under way — Edgewater and Lakewood Balmoral residents were on hand this past Saturday to lend a hand and put up tiles.

With a Native American theme, the wall includes photos and symbols of Native American Life in the area.

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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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Thom Greene Show at Edgewater Historical Society

June 1, 2009

I had been unable to get to Thom Greene’s show at the Edgewater Historical Society until this week.  I’m so glad I got to see it before it closed.  What a delight!

The show, titled “Unbuilt Projects and Fantasy Architecture” was great fun.  I’ve always known Thom has vision and an imaginative eye.  His sense of [...]

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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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Edgewater Bricolage III Update

May 29, 2009

This week, action heats up with the next Bricolage planned for the Edgewater neighborhood.  On Saturday evening, Tracey Van Duinen  and Todd Osborne will be projecting the image onto the Foster Ave underpass, and neighbors will have the chance to help trace the design on the wall.
Then, during the summer, the mosaic pieces will [...]

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1303 Norwood in Edgewater Glen

May 27, 2009

1303 Norwood
$ 699,000

This 3 bedroom stucco homes in Edgewater Glen boasts new electrical, copper plumbing, wall insulation, wood flrs, door frames, windows, roof & slim radiators.  The third floor bonus room and partially finished basement provide additional living space, and the home and large deck sit on an oversized 30′ lot.
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