Another significant new "green" construction single family home is progressing on the 4500 block of North Hermitage in the Ravenswood neighborhood. This looks to be a double lot (50' wide) house, but it's not clear if it will be for market sale or if it's a custom build. The development is a participant in the City of Chicago Green Permit Program.
What's this look like to you? Maybe prairie style?
Live steps from the Ravenswood Metra stop... the preferred way to travel downtown or to the suburbs.
Don't settle for a small condo at this price point. You will be surprised by the layout, size and comfort level of this home.
New construction is rising from the dead (I mentioned at the end of last year how it seemed many new construction 6-12 unit buildings and single family homes were popping up again). I imagine this new construction single family home being built on a massive, almost triple lot (73X163) at the 4600 Block of North Hermitage is a custom build. The lot with the former home sold for $1.4M at the end of 2008.
This home will certainly push the envelope for high-end in Ravenswood. I can't wait to see the finished product.
A client and I were looking at single family homes and two flats today. She's new to the city but described her needs and wants... eclectic neighborhood, decent commute downtown for work, etc... the budget also was a constraint.
For this wish list under $400K for a two flat and $325ish for a single family home, I suggested Avondale. She asked around, and her friends in the city concur that it would be a good option.
Houses in good condition near the CTA Belmont Blue Line stop for the low $300s are scarce...if any exist at all. Two flats will probably be the better option as the renter will help subsidize the mortgage a bit. My client could also take on a room mate and have several streams of revenue coming in. However, choices for solid two -flats within four blocks of the CTA stop under $400K are tight as well.
Living by the tracks is a part of life for many in Chicago. This classic four square with the attractive front porch sits just north of the CTA Brown line on North Wolcott Avenue in Ravenswood.
Open House Sunday March 28th from 12PM to 3PM
Pet friendly and commuter friendly! Just steps from the Ravenswood Metra stop, four blocks to the Damen Brown Line and five minute walk to Winnemac Park.
Asking $269,900
4857 N Winchester, Chicago IL 60640 under contract with an asking price of $799,900
There has to be quite a few folks crying over this one...
This advice is nothing new, but I think a good Realtor really works hard to make it happen. We do our best to emphasize how important these steps are and have come to realize we can never be too persistent. We'll physically engage in these steps as part of our commission package and work hand in hand with clients to help stage their homes when needed.
Me, stringing up a new shower curtain (sorry, "Nemo" had to go).
1806 N Larrabee
Open Sunday, March 21st from 12PM to 3PM.
Open House Saturday from 1PM to 4PM at 4055 N Wolcott asking $329,000
Two beds, two baths, top floor, like new with great finishes.
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This Northcenter location offers dining, retail, grocery and transportation within steps. Stop by for a showing and I'll discuss current market conditions.
Me? By the time we get to the closing table I'm pretty much good for coffee. Ha! But seriously, a Realtor at this point should be thorough during the walk through and have the closing file with documentation with him or her.
My partner Bob was a hero at one closing for bringing a copy of the final earnest money deposit that was required by the lender.
Ron can be reached at the following contacts:
RONALD M. PIEROG
Attorney At Law
703 N. Prospect Manor Avenue
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 870-1032
(847) 870-1039 Fax
e-mail closedeal1543977@sbcglobal.net
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How far are you willing to go, literally, to get more space? A friend of mine has decided to list his home, and I was so impressed what you could get in the beautiful community of Bolingbrook, IL. Eric and I have made are careers largely selling within the city limits and Lincoln Park. For example, Lincoln Park can cost on average more than $500 per square foot ($527 to be exact based on Jan/Feb 2010 sales data gathered from www.Trulia.com*). Looking through these photos of a newer construction 3795 sq ft home in Bolingbrook at $549,000, with quality finishes, may be a compelling enough argument to move west!
2368 River Hills Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60490 at $549,900 MLS# 07442795.
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We are not to the end of first quarter 2010 yet, so we may see 5 or 6 total. I will call 12 closed homes in these same neighborhood boundaries in second quarter 2010.
Or more like "living under the tracks". These folks at the 4600 block of North Wolcott have made the best of their multi-unit building that shares some dirt with the CTA Brown Line cutting through Ravenswood. Quite a lovely park like setting.
One group is looking for a deal.... and one group really stepped up to the plate. Both properties were priced well for sale right out of the gate.
My associate Thomas Reid and I will be heading out to the north suburb of Rolling Meadows tomorrow to evaluate and list for sale a single family home. The house at 107 Ironwood Court is in the excellent William Fremd High School attendance boundaries (I use to date a girl from Fremd years and years ago...sigh).
We'll visit some comparable homes and evaluate the condition of the subject property. Tom's fifteen years of construction and HVAC experience along with my keen eye for marketable assets (cough!) will come in handy. We need to advise the sellers on what to improve within their budget and price the home right.
The home has three bedrooms plus loft, a full, unfinished basement, two and and one-half baths, two car garage and a community clubhouse and pool. I'll have some photos upon my return. This will be a lot of house for an aggressive price in this neighborhood.
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-Three bedrooms up!
-Two and one-half baths
-Private Garage
-Huge Family Room
-Storage, Storage, Storage
-Great Elementary School
