Closed! A look at our recent sales from Lincoln Square to Oak Park

1040 S Scoville, Oak Park IL 60304 near Rehm Park and Irving School District purchased for $430,000.  Our client's searched aggressively in the hot $400K Oak Park market.  This updated home came on at $399K on a fantastic block that opens right onto Rehm Park!! So awesome for their young kids. We put in an escalation clause on the multiple offer situation and saved the buyers $10K on their bid!

June has been a busy month of closings and securing contracts for our clients .  Here's a look at our recent closings around town in June.

5350 N Damen Unit E, Chicago IL 60625 in the Bowmanville neighborhood of Lincoln Square closed for $360,000! Our clients needed a quick sell to buy their next house.  We helped them prep their town house, priced at a value to generate maximum interest, held a full weekend of open houses and sold for $10K over list price. We negotiated a fast closing and lease back so our clients could stay in their current home, close their purchase and move only once (which saved them a lot of grief and money)!

934 N Wood #1, Chicago IL 60622 in the East Village neighborhood of West Town closed for $532,500.  We beat the exact comps by $7K on this sale after securing our client's new house in Western Springs.  To make sure the final -through went smooth we had our crew come in and touch up/ repair walls and clean the house prior to closing. No issues and our client's were relieved!

1051 W Barry #1W, Chicago IL 60657 in the Lake View neighborhood sold for $295,000 ($5K over list price after the first weekend of open houses).  Our crew came in to prep the condo for listing at a great price.  The location is wonderful. We closed the deal quickly so our client's had their cash in hand to buy their next home.

Our buyer jumped on a great deal at 2217 W Foster #2W. The Lincoln Square two bedrooms condo was a gut renovation with central Heat/AC, in unit laundry and two decks for $156,000! (All photos Eric Rojas, Kale Realty)

If you have questions concerning buying or selling in any of these markets or more Chicago areas and surrounding suburbs please contact us.

CPS Summer Meals program in effect

Amundsen High School is our closest location for the CPS Summer Meals program. Check the link for schools near you or neighbors in need of summer meals. All photos Eric Rojas, Kale Realty

Chicago Public Schools has a school breakfast and lunch program in effect. Please pass the word on to neighbors.  The lunch sites near our home around Winnemac Park are Amundsen High School for lunches and Waters School for breakfast and lunch.

Check the link for locations close to your home and neighbors in need.

4 East Elm: No units available at unique Gold Coast new construction development

4 East Elm, Chicago IL 60611. We really like this addition to the Gold Coast (All photo Bob DePalma/ Eric Rojas, Kale Realty)

4 East Elm is one of the more exciting and unique residential developments the Gold Coast has seen in years. The sold out building has the rare instance of no available units for sale or rent at the moment (at least publicly). The boutique new construction tower is advertised as 35 half or full-floor units. 34 units are shown as sold or rented on our MLS MREDLLC.com (no 35th unit is listed for sale so there may have been a combined unit).  

The median price of a sold unit in 4 East Elm is about $3,200,000. 

The median price of a condo sale in the Gold Coast is $320,000! Of course, many of those are one bedrooms in older high-rise buildings.

4 East Elm jazzed up a rather blah corner of Elm and State in the Gold Coast.

Viewing 60 East Monroe, the Legacy near Millennium Park

We recently viewed several units at The Legacy downtown to find the right tier and floor for our clients. Hopefully we'll get better weather and views the next time!

We've been working with a repeat client who has made the move to downtown from Lakeview.  They'd like to buy unit in the Loop specifically in a building with a pool, parking and units with a balcony. Of course 60 East Monroe, The Legacy, fits the bill.

Balcony view from the '03 tier on the 35th floor. We mainly focused on two bedrooms, two baths re-sale units. We looked at two of the remaining developer units (one is a three bedrooms floor plan but overlooked the top of a building with huge HVAC systems running).

Recent sales
Only a few of the developer units remain in the building. My understanding from the showings is they remaining units had never been rented out.

38 units closed at the Leagcy over the last 12 months.  The median price of condo is about $900,000.  The lowest priced sold condo in the last 12 months is 60 E Monroe St Unit 1806, Chicago, 60603 for $405,000. The re-sale unit has two bedrooms and one and one half baths.

The highest sold unit over the same period is 60 E Monroe St Unit 7102-01, Chicago, 60603 for $6,200,000.  The "full floor penthouse" was a developer owned unit at time of sale and features four bedrooms, five and one-half baths over 9500 square feet according to the @Properties listing.

New for Sale! Ravenswood Gardens, Lincoln Square two bedrooms condo $249,900

4702 N Talman #2, Chicago IL 60625

For Sale $249,900

2 beds, 1 bath, washer/ dryer, Central Air!

Popular Ravenswood Gardens neighborhood in Waters School district of Lincoln Square. 1/2 block to CTA Rockwell Brown Line and all the shops of Rockwell Crossing. 2 beds, 1 bath, large shared back deck, Central Air and Heat, in unit laundry. Hardwood floors throughout. 

Classic brick center entrance building!

Living room features sun room with great east and south windows. Cool eat-in kitchen layout, tons of storage, full size pantry, breakfast bar and plenty of room for a dinning table. First bedroom features organized walk-in closet. Tasteful decorated bathroom with large jetted tub. 

Living room, east facing sun room

Eat-in kitchen

Large shared deck with table and grilling space

 Low taxes and assessment, storage in basement and well run association. Super walk-able location in great community! Check out Greater Rockwell Organization and the Lincoln Square - Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce for local events! Foodies, walk to goosefoot and Elizabeth Restaurant. 

Ravenswood Gardens neighborhood in Lincoln Square

Commercial area just a block from 4702 N Talman features Beans and Bagels, Bloom Yoga, Pizza Art Cafe, Rockwell's, 

 Ruff Haus Pets

 

Waters Elementary School District!

More photos and property information HERE

Exclusively listed by:

Eric Rojas, Vice President/ Broker

Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland

Chicago, IL 60614

773-510-1597

ericrojasblog.com

Sunday Open Houses! Great locations in Lincoln Park and Edgewater

5320 N Kenmore Unit T open tomorrow Sunday June 11th from11:30a to 3p.

Check out two of our newest listings Sunday!

 

5320 N Kenmore Unit T, Chicago IL 60640  in Edgewater

For sale $369,900

Open House Sunday June 11th, 11:30a to 3p

904 W Schubert #2W, Chicago IL 60614 in Lincoln Park open Sunday June 11th from 12p to 2p

904 West Schubert #2W Chicago IL 60614 in Lincoln Park

For sale $319,900

Open Sunday June 11th from 12p to 2p

Watch the video!

East Lincoln Park traffic madness!

Cars backed up heading west to North Clark Street in the alley today between West Wrightwood and West Deming.

There are some significant renovation and infrastructure projects going on in East Lincoln Park between Diversey and Fullerton and east of Clark. If showing in the area using my car I always stay west of Clark and walk down!

Check back for a post on one of the cooler renovations going on (and traffic killers!) in this East Lincoln Park location at 2700 N Lakeview.

Additionally entire blocks of parking have been eliminated for infrastructure projects. On foot this is one of the best spots to live in the entire city! Great views and and dining along Lakeview and North Clark when out of your car.

Elk's National Memorial

The parks and lakefront east of North Lakeview Ave.

Collectivo Coffee patio is the newest booming outdoor cafe on North Clark Street.

2466 N Lakeview, "The Wrigley Mansion" is now under contract asking over $6 million.

Under contract! Edgewater Glen single family home on super charming block

1438 W Hood in Chicago's Edgewater Glen neighborhood. Listed by Janet Baier of Remax Destiny for $575,000 our buyer clients were one of the first to see the house and secured a great deal.

Bob and I have been busy aggressively researching houses for our buyers from Chicago to the suburbs. We were recently able to help a buyer secure 1438 W Hood in the Edgewater Glen neighborhood. The classic three beds, one and one-half bath home listed at $575,000 is located on a charming block of similar built houses. The price looked good for the neighborhood but after viewing we were able to respectfully make a more fair market offer... and we got the deal done!

The vintage houses, front porches and mature landscaping deliver on the aesthetic our client's dreamed of. Edgewater Glen has an active neighbor association. Residents also enjoy the many nearby beaches and booming Andersonville retail and restaurant scene. Midsommarfest this weekend!

The house is just a couple blocks from the CTA Granville Red Line stop and close to the lake. The surrounding blocks have a special feel. Neighbors have already stopped by to chat while we've been visiting the home during showings and inspections. The contract has passed attorney review and inspection and closing will be next month.

15 Edgewater Glen homes have sold over the past 12 months.  The median price of a home sale is about $535,000.  The highest priced sold house in 12 months is 1343 W Norwood St , Chicago, Illinois 60660 for $895,000.

If you are looking buy or sell north side Chicago homes please contact us.  We have quick access to pre-listed/ off market homes, all MLS listed homes and the experience to keep deals together.

New For Sale! Edgewater Beach town house $369,900 Watch the video!

5320 N Kenmore Unit T, Chicago IL 60640

For Sale $369,900

Truly one of a kind two beds, two baths corner Edgewater Beach town house with attached garage parking! Watch the video and check out the great finish level.

Open plan original design in this corner town house!

Edgewater Beach corner town house! One of a kind layout and finish level in this truly luxury home steps from the lake. Central heat/AC, attached garage and patio w/ fenced front yard for gardening. Gorgeous wood finish throughout, east and south light, high ceilings, and contemporary open plan. Entry foyer, attached garage, 2nd bedroom w/ en suite bath and washer/dryer on main level. 
 

Juliet balcony, built-in storage, fireplace and wired for sound.

Simply enormous, bright master suite

Spacious 2nd level has gorgeous chef's kitchen and island, large dining area, Juliet balcony, built-in shelves and wired for sound. WOW master bedroom suite! Light filled room, organized walk-in closet and sitting area (could be 3rd bedroom). Double vanity master bath with enormous walk-in shower. 
 

Luxury master bath

Second bedroom on main level is en suite. Amazing feature for guests!

We love this Edgewater location for near beachfront living. Steps from Berwyn Red Line (so easy to downtown!), Mariano's, close to Andersonville shops, restaurants and bars. Meow and woof woof friendly! Live in style near the beach!

Corner unit lives like a single family home

Front patio and fenced yard for gardening

More photos and specific property information HERE

  
Exclusively listed by:

Eric Rojas, Vice President/ Broker

Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland

Chicago, IL 60614

773-510-1597

ericrojasblog.com

New Video! 904 W Schubert #2W, Lincoln Park FOR SALE $319,900

904 West Schubert Ave #2W, Chicago IL 60614 

Two beds, one bath deck and garage parking!

For Sale $319,900

Check out our newest Lincoln park condo listing. Watch the video!

Great chef's kitchen!

Corner Lincoln Park condo in intimate four unit building! Huge private deck and garage parking included at this location...? WOW! Renovated chef's kitchen with great island. Beautiful built-ins for storage and vintage flair. Bright, south facing living room with high ceilings leads to huge private deck. Two bedrooms and renovated bathroom. 
 

Huge private deck!

Unit has central AC and heat. Free laundry and storage in the basement. Common roof deck for extra entertaining space. Unbeatable location around the corner from Diversey Brown Line, restaurants, Trader Joe's, Wiggly Field dog park and Alcott School district! Condo is pet friendly no dog weight limit! A rare find in a top location.
 

Classic, four unit vintage building in awesome Lincoln Park location.

 Check out more property information and photos HERE

 Exclusively listed by:

Eric Rojas, Vice President/ Broker

Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland

Chicago, IL 60614

773-510-1597

ericrojasblog.com

Demolished "workers cottage" in Gold Coast sold for $1.5 million, still empty lot

1241 N State Parkway in Gold Coast is to be redeveloped as a new construction three story home. (All photos Eric Rojas, Bob DePalma - Kale Realty)

Photo of 1241 N State Parkway from the Cook County Assessor office. The exterior of the  home had since been painted but was not in good living condition. What a great house though!

We passed the site of 1241 N State Parkway today. The "140 year old" worker's cottage property was purchased for $1.5 million last year and torn down with some controversy. Some folks would have liked this home (and similar structures) preserved and I tend to agree in this case. One preservation group would like to landmark the greater Gold Coast.

1241 N State Parkway from the alley.

Construction has not started yet.  It is possible the developer will look for a design and build client or still working on the details for a speculation build.

Bowmanville's huge neighborhood garage sale! Saturday June 3rd, 2017

Our best yard sale find ever at the Bowmanville Yard/ Street sale three years ago... $1.00! Houses participating between Bowmanville, Foster, Ravenswood and Western. Map below.

The Bowmanville neighborhood Lincoln Square is holding its annual yard / street sale tomorrow, Saturday June 3rd from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Check out the street sale map HERE

25 East Cedar and Gold Coast home sales

We've watched this Gold Coast house location for many years.  The original property was torn down and tied to Frank Lloyd Wright as a personal residence.  The newly built property took a few years or so to finally complete. It looks fairly natural in it's surrounding area.

25 East Cedar is adjacent to a high-rise to the east and another larger, recent build single family home to the west.

17 single family and row homes have sold in the last twelve months in the Gold Coast neighborhood. The median price is about $2 million.  One notable sale last year was a rare remaining cottage at 1241 N State Parkway.  It sold for $1.5 million and was to be torn down by the developer/ purchaser. 
A demolition permit was issued in October of last year.