Sales at 728 W Jackson: The Haberdasher Square Lofts in West Loop

728 West Jackson, Chicago IL 60661 is a popular loft building in a great West Loop location. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker Kale Realty

We're working with a client who will list and sell their loft condo at the Haberdasher Square Lofts this spring.  I stopped by the West Loop last week to create a plan to prepare the condo for sale. The unit is tenant occupied and the owner lives out of town.  It is a pleasure to be on the ground and run the whole process!  Let's take a look at sales at Haberdasher Lofts, 728 West Jackson, Chicago IL 60661 in West Loop.  

Iconic view outside your door!

20 loft condos have sold at 728 W Jackson over the last twelve months. The median price of a sold condo is about $390,000.  The highest priced sold condo in the building over the last 12 months is Unit 1206 closed at $975,000.  The lowest priced sold unit over the past twelve months is Unit 617 closed for $195,000.  The rare foreclosure unit sold in a cash deal.


Seven units are currently for sale in the building with prices ranging from $280,000 to $699,900. One unit is under contract with an asking price of $270,000 plus an additional $30,000 for a garage parking space.

Purchased for $11M West Loop industrial loft remains vacant for now

1212-1220 West Van Buren has been vacant since late 2016.  The property sits a block from the Racine CTA Racine Blue Line, half block west from a Target Store, close to Skinner School among many other neighborhood amenities and services. The bustling and insanely active Fulton Market is about 5 blocks north. 

We've had several dealings in the 1224 West Van Buren condo building (Van Buren Lofts). Next door sits a vacant and gutted former Oxxford Clothes industrial loft. Crain's reported the building was purchased around $11 million in 2016.  The real estate group discussed converting office lofts but were open to other uses. I have not found any information on pending development.

1220 West Van Buren with Rush University Medical Center in the background.

A permit was issued back in 2017 to "Removal of non-bearing partitions - fixtures (m.e.p) and finishes for investigative purposes in an existing 7-story bldg - no structural demo included." 

The interior courtyard/ light well of 1220 West Van Buren industrial loft building.

Lofts are back in West, South Loop

We've been heavy in South and West Loop lately with loft buyer clients. The city vignettes are endless in these parts.

Looking north from a rooftop deck at 14 N Sangamon at dusk

Interesting South Loop and West Loop market stats coming up this week.  Our guess is condo sales are up in the West Loop and South Loop.  We'll see.

Looking down West Jackson late morning last week

Awaiting a showing at 120 E Cullerton, South Loop

Big loft for sale in prime South Loop

1020 S Wabash has cool loft condos

We've been back in the Loop and South Loop quite a bit with buyers and sellers this year. We'll be listing for a sale a unique and large concrete two bedrooms, two baths loft at 1020 S Wabash #3E next week for $339,000 plus $25K for the deeded parking.  The home features secure entry, elevator, deeded garage parking, awesome corner exposure with large windows, large laundry/storage room. 

Enjoy a totally new kitchen with Viking Range and convection oven, Bosh dishwasher, pantry cabinet, wine rack and huge island. The huge master suite has a massive walk-in closet and large bath.   The building features a large rooftop deck with great lake views.

This is city living! 
It's a great South Loop location just north of Roosevelt Road. It puts you near the CTA Red Line, Printer's Row, tons of restaurants, Whole Foods, Target, Trader Joe's (at your doorstep), Soldier Field and the gorgeous Museum Campus, short walks to Millennium Park and the Art Institute...the list goes on and on.

It will be listed on the MLS next week with photos and videos.  However, if you are a serious buyer looking for a big true South Loop loft, please contact us. We appreciate mortgage pre-approval for all showings or proof of funds for cash buyers.  If you have not worked with a lender yet, please contact Loan Officer Steve Dunnett at 1-708-289-3408 for a consultation.  Steve's team are long-time professionals.

More South Loop HERE

Modern, fun details in Lakeview converted loft space

The North Ravenswood Avenue mixed residential and commercial corridor is always good for flashes of interesting architecture, gardening or art. Many home renovations and new construction projects continually change the landscape. It's makes a terrific walk or ride.


These converted loft homes at the 3900 block of North Ravenswood in Lakeview (1754 W Byron) is one of many commercial spaces made residential along the Ravenswood corridor spanning western Lakeview, Ravenswood and western Edgewater neighborhoods. The original and huge commercial garage, red entry door and cool fence are a few details that keep your eyes moving.

Large windows and doors face the outdoor space.  Great fence!

The building was sold in 2001 for $636,750.  The property was renovated into two units.  Two years later in 2003 Unit B (a two story, two bedroom large loft) was sold.  I found this interior photo of one of the units by the developer group.


I've passed these homes dozens of times.  For years, I thought it was a single family home conversion. In any event, it's a fine example of the creative license North Ravenswood Avenue has afforded both residential and commercial property owners.  You never know what you'll find inside the properties.

North Ravenswood Avenue homes are framed by the green of the Metra track embankments.

More Lakeview posts HERE

New Price: River West top floor two beds, two baths condo $285,000

824 W Superior #609 in River West Chicago.
Now $285,000 and $25,000 for deeded garage parking.

Immaculate like-new top floor River West loft with awesome light. 13ft ceiling! Elevator building, heated garage $25,000. Gas/heat included in assessments. Open floor plan with true dining area. In unit washer and dryer. Kitchen features maple cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar. Large living room, huge master suite, expansive walk-in closet, master bath with double bowl vanity & separate shower. Sprinkler system in newer construction building. Large second bath and linen closets. River West has a both trendy and established hot spots like Funky Buddha Lounge, West Town Tavern, Matchbox, Delux and Japonais. Walk to CTA Blue line, local nightlife & downtown!

Shopping River West Lofts: 525 N Ada Puts on a Happy Face

I've spent the last couple weeks shopping River West, Bucktown and Wicker Park lofts in the $300,000 range with one of my clients. We want cool. 525 N Ada in River West is cool. It's popular too. The only available listing was a renovated top floor two bed (well, one bed and large den) soft loft corner unit with great views. It was listed at $295,000 including a gated parking space... it's under contract after 20 days.

The view from the balcony at 525 Ada #44.


The building has one of our favorite facades.

I don't know about you, but I want to walk into a nice looking building every day. In fact, my own condo building (although in great shape) is lagging a little in the landscaping department and it always bothers me.

Lincoln Square Loft for Sale: Off Market, Not Yet Listed

Here's a sneak peek of a new listing at 4751 N Artesian. It's located just a block from the Lincoln Square retail center with it's awesome restaurants, bars and Giddings Plaza. Walk to the Rockwell or Western Brown Line trains in just minutes.

You also enjoy leafy, serene Ravenswood Gardens and Ravenswood Manor along the Chicago River.

Some details include:
New Construction in 2004-2005 offered at $299,900
Two bedroom

Two full bath

Hardwood floors

Deeded Garage Parking $30K

Elevator building

Upgraded Kitchen with Italian cherry cabinets, GE Profile appliances

True dining area

Large master suite with double bowl vanity sink

Attractive gas fireplace

11 foot ceiling height

Open floor plan

There is very little to nothing offered under $350,000 in the heart of Lincoln Square with all these features. This home is like new.

Please contact me for a showing prior to going to the open market.

Scenes from the North Ravenswood Ave Loft Corridor 60640

The courtyard of a development on the 5800 block of North Ravenswood Avenue.

I went loft shopping with clients this weekend along Ravenswood. I've mentioned on this site several times how I'd love to live along the Ravenswood Avenue corridor from Irving to Peterson... here's just a few few shots from the weekend I managed to take. I forget to take more photos when I'm working... but you get an idea of the aesthetic here on a cold wintry day. There are some excellent choices from $230,000 for a one bedroom up to $400,000 for a 1500 plus sq/ft two bed, two bath with garage parking.

Urban as it gets... looking out at the Metra tracks

Converted warehouses dot the Ravenswood corridor

Ravenswood Loft Condos for Cool Aesthetic

These lofts are located at North Ravenswood and West Winnemac in the Ravenswood neighborhood. I tried to get this shot when the sun hit the turning leaves... missed it. However, you still get the idea here... really cool looking building and vines. The lofts tend to have long time owners... not many re-sales in the past few years in this 16 unit building.

Fulton Market in Chicago... Top of the Loft

Fulton Market rooftop deck... this one bedroom loft condo we looked at had killer views.

You're a hop-skip-and-a-jump from downtown Chicago for $250K-$300K... including garage parking for your sweet ride. On this particular Sunday it was deadsville on this corner... but Fulton Market has an artsy vibe and some really cool things going on. Check out Explore Fulton Market

But who cares... look at the views!