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Lakewood Balmoral

Best Buy in Lakewood Balmoral – 5210 Magnolia – $ 875,000

July 26, 2010

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 [...]

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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 home, and it [...]

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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update

January 20, 2010

Lakewood Balmoral has been quiet this month.  The entry property (lowest price) is 5323 N Wayne, reduced to $ 595,000.  It’s situated on a 33′ wide lot, and  the neighborhood resales are high enough to support a lovely rehab on this property.

The top end of the market remains 5511 N Lakewood — Dave Kirk’s gorgeous [...]

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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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Best Trick or Treat Neighborhood in Chicago

October 31, 2009

Zillow has it all wrong…
But that’s okay – maybe it’s best kept a semi-secret!
Zillow lists the 5 top Chicago Trick or Treat Neighborhoods as

Bridgeport
Albany Park
Logan Square
Rogers Park
Lakeview

They don’t know about Lakewood Balmoral!
I have my 1500 pieces of candy ready ( I gave out 1200 + last year).  With historic old homes on oversized lots — [...]

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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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Lakewood Balmoral Real Estate Update – August 2009

August 13, 2009

5518 N Wayne is Under Contract!

After 429 days (not my listing!), 5518 N Wayne is finally under contract.  Listed originally at $1,965,000, the last price was $1,495,000.  We will know the sale price once it closes.  This is a wonderful home, and it’s too bad that it took so long for the property to sell.

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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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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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