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Lakewood Balmoral

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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Lakewood Balmoral – 5306 Magnolia

June 8, 2009

Just listed for sale in Lakewood Balmoral is a lovely 1894 historic frame single family at 5306 N Magnolia.  Like most homes in this historic Andersonville neighborhood, it sits on a lot and a half, and boasts a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite, a large deck and beautiful back yard.  In all, [...]

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