Sneak peek! New, spacious Lincoln Park high-rise condo with lake and city views (not on MLS)

 

Spacious living room with Diversey Harbor and city views.  

Sneak peek! Wow factor! Take the 3D Tour!  2626 N Lakeview, Unit 2012, Chicago IL 60614 will be hitting the public market early this summer asking $399,900. The two beds, two baths high floor corner home features fresh paint, renovated open kitchen, refreshed baths and awesome closet space. It's all about lakefront living in this gorgeous Lincoln Park condo. 

Asking $399,900. Taxes $6,474.85. Monthly assessment $1,236.39 includes 24/hr doorman, heat, water, cable, Internet, common insurance, maintenance, sky deck. Large laundry facility. Fitness room, outdoor pool and valet garage parking all on premise for extra fee.  

Amazing lake and harbor views from the living room. 

The building features outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, 24hr doorman, valet garage parking and renovated lobby. Photo link here

Huge windows provide city views as far as the eye can see.

Large space for dining table in this light and bright unit.

The open kitchen and huge peninsula island look over the living space.

Modern open kitchen with large widow.

Great setting to work your kitchen magic.

The primary suite has wrap around windows with 180 degree views and walk-in closet.

Refreshed primary suite bathroom.

2nd bedroom with awesome views and walk-in closet.

Outdoor rooftop pool!

Primary bedroom suite views.

Northwest city views from the living room.

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Contact me for more information!

Eric Rojas, Broker

Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614

773-510-1597

erojas@kalerealty.com

NEW for sale! Evanston two beds Co-op apartment with renovated kitchen $149,900

 

1585 Ridge, Unit 310, Evanston IL, 60201 offers spacious living in a top notch location at only $149,900. This impeccably run co-op building is steps from fantastic shops and the Davis Metra and Purple Line. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty.

 TAKE THE 3D TOUR HERE

Bright east facing unit with morning sun and city views.

NEW! 1585 Ridge in Evanston may be the best value in Chicagoland. Attractive, well run building. Unit 310 is a spacious two bedroom, one bath apartment in downtown Evanston. Steps to Metra (0.3 miles)  and Davis Purple Line (0.4 miles). You will not find a more pleasant unit in peaceful surroundings at this price point. Live for less in beautiful Evanston near the lake! 

Great option for empty nesters, professionals, families with students at Northwestern and surrounding universities - anyone looking for outstanding quality of life for the lowest possible entry price in the area!

Details and building information 1585 Ridge, Unit 310, Evanston IL 60201 asking $149,900

Unit 310 features include: two bedrooms, one bath, lots of east light, hardwood floors, newer replacement windows, large rooms, renovated kitchen, dishwasher, updated bath, built-in AC units, separate storage unit. 

Well run building includes: Lobby- Laundry room -Bike Storage - Elevator - Common patio - Newer roof - Recent tuck point - Amazing live-in building engineer - Updated electrical service - No Pets - No Rentals - Board interview upon purchase - Financing options available at 20% and more down - Parking available in nearby city garages.

Monthly Assessment of $620.18 includes: Real Estate Taxes, Heat, Water, Electric, Building management, Snow removal, Common insurance, Landscaping

To purchase or inquire on more units available in Evanston and Chicago contact: 

Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614

Office 312-602-3367

erojas@kalerealty.com

Pre-MLS in Evanston! Spacious two bedrooms co-op apartment FOR SALE, only $139,900

 

1585 Ridge, Unit 411, Evanston IL, 60201 offers spacious living in a top notch location at only $139,900. This impeccably run co-op building is steps from fantastic shops and the Davis Metra and Purple Line. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty.

Pre-MLS, Off-Market! 1585 Ridge in Evanston may be the best value in Chicagoland. Attractive, well run building. Unit 411 is a spacious two bedroom, one bath apartment at the doorstep of downtown Evanston. Steps to Metra (0.3 miles)  and Davis Purple Line (0.4 miles). You will not find a more pleasant unit in peaceful surroundings at this price point. Live cheap in beautiful Evanston near the lake! 

Great option for empty nesters, professionals, families with students at Northwestern and surrounding universities - anyone looking for outstanding quality of life for the lowest possible entry price in the area!

Living room with large dining area.

Good sized second bedroom.

Large main bedroom.

Details and building information 1585 Ridge, Unit 411, Evanston IL 60201 asking $139,900

Unit 411 features include: two bedrooms, one bath, lots of light, hardwood floors, newer replacement windows, large rooms, older eat-in kitchen and bath, built-in AC units, storage unit. Dishwasher may be installed. 

Well run building includes: Lobby- Laundry room -Bike Storage - Elevator - Common patio - Newer roof - Recent tuck point - Amazing live-in building engineer - Updated electrical service - No Pets - No Rentals - Board interview upon purchase - Financing options available at 20% and more down

Monthly Assessment of $661.00 includes: Real Estate Taxes, Heat, Water, Electric, Building management, Snow removal, Common insurance, Landscaping

Eat-in kitchen (table space not shown).

Unit entry hall with large coat closet.

Vintage bathroom.

Nice tree-lined view from living room.

1585 Ridge is steps to downtown amenities.  Dry cleaner and post office directly across the street. Multiple restaurants, coffee shops, Lemoi Ace Hardware store, Bennison's Bakery, fitness gym one and two blocks away. Downtown stores and restaurants 5 to 10 minute walk.

Front drive and entry to 1585 Ridge, Evanston IL 60201.

Multiple restaurants, shops, cafes and services on the adjacent two blocks of the building.

To purchase or inquire on more units available in Evanston and Chicago contact: 

Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614

Office 312-602-3367

erojas@kalerealty.com

Quick note on Lincoln Square single family home sales this year

Single family homes converted from two-flats remain arguably the most attractive and desirable housing stock around Lincoln Square. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty (get out and take your own photos)

It's high season to shop Lincoln Square single family homes.  The trend lately has been slow fall seasons followed by super-hyper spring markets starting earlier every year (January). Several homes I have viewed or presented to clients this spring had been listed "pre-MLS" (pocket listing) or in the MLS Private Network. It takes research and digging every day to get the jump on these "pre-market" homes.

I sent this Lincoln Square entry level home out to my network three days before it hit market.

For example 4838 N Oakley asking $1,138,000 was listed on a private network for Top Producing Agents that I belong to. I was able to send it to my clients to consider pre-open market. Prior to going on the the MLS for the public to see an open house was held and a contract accepted prior to being listed on the open market.  I sent another "off-market" gorgeous single family home in Waters School district to my clients. It was sold before going to open market.

23 single family homes are currently under contract in all of Lincoln Square. The median asking price of those homes is about $600,000.

New listing Pre-MLS! Lincoln Square three beds, two baths newer construction condo w/ garage parking

5008 N Lincoln Avenue #2N, Chicago IL 60625 photo Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

 NOT yet listed on MLS! We have an upcoming listing at 5008 N Lincoln Avenue #2N asking $539,900.  This is under the median price for comparable condos along this booming Lincoln Square stretch near the Western Brown Line stop.   The three beds, two baths condo with large front terrace was completed in 2015. Garage parking and tons of closet space. Groundswell Coffee Roasters is in the building!

Built in 2015
34' wide unit
Over 2000 sq/ft
10ft ceilings
Garage parking
Master bath with walk-in steam shower
Upgraded finish level
Check out 4912 N Lincoln Ave model photos for similar finish, same builder (no roof deck)

MLS listing expected in early April.  Contact me if interested in this condo and others in the neighborhood. We have access to pre-MLS and private listings every day!

 Exclusively listed by

Eric Rojas, Broker

Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614

773-510-1597

erojas@kalerealty.com

Not on MLS! Lincoln Square brick bungalow for sale asking $539,900 (wow!)

2227 West Carmen is a large Chicago bungalow steps from Winnemac Park in Lincoln Square. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

Sneak peek! We will list 2227 West Carmen, Chicago IL 60625 for $539,900 later this week on the MLS. It will be one of the few new single family home listings to hit the market this year in all of Lincoln Square.  BUT YOU HEARD IT FIRST HERE! Contact me now erojas@kalerealty.com
Photos and floor-plan taken this week and then is hits the greater market.

The home has many updates including replacement windows and newer roof, boiler, hot water heater (big expenses). Main floor features expanded front living area, dining room, two bedrooms, nice kitchen (renovated over 15 years ago), full bathroom and rear sun-room. Staircase leads to usable, unfinished attic space for additional bedrooms, office or extra storage.

Updated kitchen (dog not included!)

Semi-finished basement has good ceiling height, family room, bedroom, full bathroom for extra living space. Plenty of basement storage room. Radiant heat (boiler) some wall mount/ window air conditioners. Wide 29' foot lot!!

Large deck off the kitchen/ rear sun room

Low maintenance paver patio, brick garage and garden landscaping make a super charming area to entertain.

The house is located in the Winnemac Park area of Lincoln Square and popular 1+ Rated Chappell Elementary School District. Check out the Winnemac Park Neighbors Facebook site I started The home is close to many other desirable public and private schools including The Lycée Français de Chicago, St. Matthias, Queen of Angels, North Park Elementary and 1+ Rated Amundsen High School.

This is a great house to simply move in to and slowly renovate as needed.  This is also a great price point to extensively expand for bigger budgets (I have the contractor referrals for you!).  Awesome block parties with super fun and friendly neighbors.

Winnemac Park named Chicago Reader's Best Neighborhood Park 2016

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. The house is near too much to list (but I'll list a few): Mariano's, LA Fitness, Andersonville shops and dining & the heart of Lincoln Square commercial and entertainment district. Great bus routes, Western and Damen CTA Brown Lines & Ravenswood Metra transportation!

This is an off market single family home opportunity. If you are interested in selling or buying a home in Chicago or the near suburbs contact my Kale Realty group today.

Exclusively listed by

Eric Rojas, Broker

Kale Realty

2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614

773-510-1597

erojas@kalerealty.com

Under Contract! Buyer nabs Pre-MLS condo at The Heritage, 130 N Garland

A sneak peek from a 35th floor balcony during the property inspection last week at 130 N Garland, The Heritage.

Under contract! We've been working with our repeat clients to find a condo unit in a small, specific footprint of downtown. After representing them on their Lakeview townhouse sale a couple years ago the buyers have been renting near Millennium Park. They narrowed their home search down to a couple buildings: 60 East Monroe (The Legacy), Chicago IL 60603 and 130 N Garland, Chicago IL 60602 (The Heritage at Millennium Park).

Our buyer couple - along with Bob and me - aggressively looked for a good fit over many months.  They wanted a three bedrooms condo with good light, balcony and on a "high enough" floor. Oh... and within the budget ($1 million). We worked with experienced agents and individual home owners to view any possible off-market units for sale. We were able to put together a deal on a "pre-MLS" listing at The Heritage due on the market in February 2018! More details soon as we work our way to the closing.

The new Apple Store along the much improved downtown river walk is a short distance from The Heritage.

Condo sales at The Heritage
18 condo units have closed at The Heritage in the last 12 months. The median price is about $835,000 with 12 of 18 unit sales included a garage parking space in the building.  The highest priced sale in the last 12 months is Unit 5303 for $2,475,000 cash.  The three bedrooms penthouse unit was listed at over "3000 sq/ft " with new kitchen and bath renovations.

We look forward to a smooth closing and searching for more off market opportunities for our clients!

 

Off market opportunity! New Lincoln Square single family home for sale $1,075,000

5122 N Claremont, Chicago IL 60625 offered at $1,075,000

Bob and I love finding "off market" buying opportunities for our clients. We use private top agent communities, long time networks and old fashioned neighborhood research to find "pocket" and pre-MLS listed properties for sale. I recently came across another new gut renovation in Lincoln Square offered for sale near my own home. I reached out to the developer for information.

The original frame home was in bad shape.  A developer/ broker experienced in renovations purchased the house.  I liked the choice of white siding and black trim for a modern farm house look.  The 5100 block of North Claremont is full of awesome neighbors with great gatherings and block parties year round. Winnemac Park is less than two blocks east. Walk to the heart of Lincoln Square restaurants, fests and CTA Brown Line at Western Ave. 

The home is in CPS Level 1 rated Chappell School district. Check out  Friends of Chappell doing great work to support students, teachers and administrators.

Inviting front porches line the street!

5122 N Claremont, Chicagio IL 60625 
Offered by:
Steve Porter
Owner | Managing Broker
Redefined Residential
8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 1300
Chicago, Illinois 60631
PRE-MLS for sale $1,075,000

Details from the Broker:
Lincoln Square Well-appointed New Renovation on a 30 X 125 Lot. Offering 4 Bedroom / 3.1 Baths this Home Features a Thoughtful Modern Floor Plan, Professionally Designed Finishes and Space Utilization for Improved Livability. The Main Floor Offers Dramatic 10 Ft Ceilings, Impeccable Finishes, Custom Millwork Package and 5" Hardwood Floors Throughout 1st & 2nd Floors and Mudroom w/ Built-ins. Gorgeous Chef's Kitchen w/ Top Of The Line Appliances, Designer Lighting, 9 Ft Island, Large Walk-in Pantry and Breakfast Area. Master Suite w/ Spa Bath, Heated Floors, Standalone Soaking Tub and Dual Walk-In-Closets. 2nd Floor also Has 9 Ft Ceilings and Laundry Room. Lower Level w / Rec Room and 4th Bedroom, Plus Separate Storage Room. Huge 3rd Floor  Rec Room / Home Office w/ Access To Roof Deck. Dual Zoned Climate Control, Wired For Internet and Security System. Floor Plan is Perfect For Everyday Living and Entertaining. Easy Access to El and Park. Professionally Landscaped w/ Patio, Fenced Backyard, 2.5 Car Garage.
Still Time to Pick Some Finishes...
Completion Date: End Sept

Contact me to show this home or to find your next property including listed, short-sale, foreclosure and "off-market" opportunities!