Train(ing) Day in Northcenter

Look out! This unit at the Larchmont Lofts in Chicago's Northcenter neighborhood is "a commuters dream". Ha! I had a feeling this one bedroom concrete loft would not work out for my out-of-town buyers. But, how could I resist showing them how the natives live?

This home is truly "steps from the train!". Located at 1801 W Larchmont, the condo is offered $249,000. Parking is included in a gated lot but skip the gas money and hop on the train from your living room window.

Actually, with the windows closed it wasn't as bad as it looks.

Views From 1645 W School in West Lakeview

I like the street-scape views from this building... lots of acivity in the surrounding neighborhood.

As far as large loft condo buildings go, 1645 W School is pretty a pretty solid value in West Lakeview. It's a well maintained building, established condo association and relatively low turn-over in units sold... especially the last year. Which, the latter could be said for many buildings last year! Here are a couple view from the eastern most roof deck (there are two roof decks).

At the moment, there is only two units for sale; a one bedroom with garage parking included for $287,500 and a two bedroom unit with two car garage parking for $378,000. It's an elevator building with heated garage, balconies and the aforementioned two rooftop decks. The location is really terrific. Just to name a few things within a block or two: the Paulina Brown Line stop, Whole Foods, Jewel Food Store, the Lincoln/Belmont YMCA, X-Sport Fitness, and about a dozen food and drink establishments.

Some of the view from the western roof deck above.

I think this is a great building for someone who wants a convenient, maintenance free lifestyle. The units under $400,000 are not huge, but they are comfortable and quiet.

Anyone else like this building and neighborhood?

Buying condos in West Loop

Here's a couple shots right outside 843 W Adams, a concrete loft building in Chicago's West Loop. As a life long North Side guy, I still get excited spending time in and around the Loop.

West Loop in this particular location just west of Halsted Street keeps that foggy, gritty metropolis feeling. But, it's really a livable neighborhood with Greek Town, grocery stores, fine dining, coffee shops, small retail etc... close by. The main draw is it's close to your work downtown.

Looking east down West Adams towards downtown. I just feel cooler here than in my hood.

A one bedroom, one bathroom concrete loft unit with a large terrace will run you $250K to start plus about $25K for garage parking. I particularly like the 843 W Adams building... well run and larger units. Great location.