Is Gold Coast's Mariano Park in danger? You can act now.

Mariano Park in Gold Coast a few summers ago (Photo Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty)

A Curbed Chicago story today alerted me to trouble at tiny Gold Coast Mariano Park.
It appears the Chicago Park District has been seeking bids for the concession space at the park that could alter the entire park itself. Respected neighbor and business Whispers Coffee and Tea (1031 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610) lease is reported as up in November.

Lynn Becker has the goods on the whole story.

Mariano Park seen from the 2 East Oak building (photo Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty)

We've written about the park previously as a great little open space to enjoy the surrounding bustle of tony Gold Coast shopping, restaurants, bars, tourists and locals. If you'd like to keep Mariano Park looking like it does today check out Save Mariano Park website and contact your local city officials, the Mayors office and share this.

Views, sales at 2 East Oak in Gold Coast

We had some business at the hopping 2 East Oak in the terrific Gold Coast location last month. Here's a view from a high floor in the "04" tier on a beautiful morning in late April.

The approximately 304 unit building built in 1969 has primarily one bedroom and studio units.  However, there are a spattering of two bedroom homes (one 2 beds, 2 baths unit sold in 2010 for $380,000).  Assessment for the one bedrooms units range from $450-$500 and include heat, AC, 24 hour doorman, refinished fitness area, party room, roof top pool and bathrooms (at pool deck level). The pool deck is adequate...the views are GREAT.


In the last 12 months about 6 one bedroom condos have sold or are currently under contract with prices ranging from $150,000s to the $190,000s.  There are quite a few rental units in the building.  The one bedroom rentals range from $1,200 for a dated finish level to $1,650 a month for a renovated unit.  A penthouse two bedroom rented in the last 12 months for $2,700 a month. 34 units were shown as rented on our MLS alone for the last 12 months (several units are also rented off the MLS).


As we speak, about 5 units are for sale on our MLS in 2 East Oak ranging from $109,900 to $229,000.

Mariano Park at Bellevue between Rush and State Streets

I always try to sit and have a coffee in Mariano Park prior to early morning appointments around Gold Coast. The park offers a top notch people watching opportunity in the evening hours.

View of the park below, Rush and State Streets from 2 East Oak

More Gold Coast posts HERE

New For Sale! Renovated Jefferson Park single family house $269,900

Bright, open kitchen with plenty of counter space.

For Sale! 5201 W Foster, Chicago IL 60630 asking $269,900.  Watch the video walk through!



Renovated Jefferson Park home in Beaubien School District. Crain's Chicago Business calls Jefferson Park a "best bet to buy a house" in Chicago.  Fantastic location for commuters! Minutes from two Metra lines, the CTA Blue line, 90/94 and Foster all make it easy to O'Hare, the burbs or downtown. Walk to Roberts Square Park, Mariano's grocery and Forest Glen Woods.

View more photos HERE

New roof, windows and an attractive exterior welcomes you home!

Open floor plan on main level.

Newer fully renovated kitchen overlooks the living room.

Fully renovated basement provides large family room, storage, 3rd bedroom and laundry room.

Family room.

Lower level bathroom with walk-in shower.

WOW moment backyard!

5201 West Foster, $269,900
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Car garage
33'x125' Oversized lot
Landscaped yard with patio and pergola
Attic storage

Open floor plan on main level with living room, dining area, (2) bedrooms and one full bathroom. Newer gut renovation kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances. Fully finished lower level with family room, second bathroom with walk-in shower, 3rd  bedroom and a separate laundry room.

Summer nights in your own yard!

Recent improvements include new windows throughout the house, fully finished basement, all new baths, new roof in 2015, newer HVAC, 6ft tall cedar privacy fence and gorgeous patio. The house is situated on a corner lot in Jefferson Park and just a few blocks from the Jefferson Park Blue Line and Metra stations (Forest Glen and Jefferson Park), Mariano's grocery and highly rated Beaubien public neighborhood school.

Jefferson Park is home to a booming arts and small business community. Art galleries, theaters and food trucks galore! During the summer there is a farmer's market nearby at the Copernicus center. Several parks and forest preserves for those that enjoy being active. Great sense of community!

 Exclusively listed by:

Eric Rojas, Vice President/ Broker

ericrojasblog.com

erojas@kalerealty.com

Kale Realty - Lincoln Park

2447 N Ashland Avenue

Chicago IL 60614

773-510-1597

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

This nerd went to the Ravenswood Mariano's Grand Opening today

Mariano's Vero Coffee and Gelato Bar! Photo Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

My wife and I have been Ravenswood, Chicago residents for many years and involved in the many community meetings for the Sears parking lot development now know as Ravenswood Station.  I've also had a little fun in the "social medias" surrounding the hype around the largest Mariano's anticipated opening.  Well, I couldn't help myself... I went to the opening day.

You can get anything here including your made to order Todd's BBQ Photo Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty

In all seriousness, the Mariano's and LA Fitness development really has knocked it out of the park.  It's a large, tangible component of the amazing development in greater Ravenswood, Lincoln Square along West Lawrence Avenue and beyond.  Residents are really ecstatic.  We've already enjoyed the quality of life and value of the neighborhood.  The new development and infrastructure improvements have put the neighborhood over the top.

It was a blast running into neighbors, checking out the goods and eating tons of free samples. The location is stellar.  The Ravenswood Station retail anchor sits diagonal to the re-developed Ravenswood Metra Station (Union Pacific North)

The grand opening of the Ravenswood Mariano's at West Lawrence and North Ravenswood Avenues in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Lincoln Square Community Area.

 

Ravenswood Metra Station (Photo Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty)

Congratulations to Alderman's Pawar, O'Connor and past Alderman Schulter for this fantastic accomplishment.

See you at Mariano's! 

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NEW FOR SALE: Big and beautiful Ravenswood condo right on Winnemac Park $314,900

I love this place.  We just listed 1970 W Winnemac #2 asking $314,900.

Living room looking south.

This two bedroom + office/den, 2 baths home at 1970 W Winnemac #2 offers more space than the average condo.  It's one of the brightest and well put together homes we've shown at the price-point.  The terrific location is across from Winnemac Park, 4 blocks to Damen Brown Line,  and 4 blocks to the Ravenswood Metra, the new Marino's grocery and L.A. Fitness. One year pre-piad garage parking included and located next door.

Second floor corner home with great light!

Recent renovation
Three bedrooms, two full baths
True separate enclosed office with door
Huge living room and dining rooms
In Unit Washer and Dryer, Central Air
Great kitchen with updated LG appliances
Nice deck off kitchen
Gas fireplace
Large separate storage room and common storage in basement
Common backyard
Garage Parking: One year garage parking included and lease transferrable (next door).
Taxes $4,400 (no Homeowners Exemption taken)
Assessment $311/ month

Living room looking north

Large dining room with unobstructed western exposure.  Great light when you come home to dinner after work!

 

 

Large kitchen with great  storage and counter space.  Looking south towards the living room and dining rooms.

 

Great windows to the kitchen . The deck is just out the door. Great set-up for parties or enjoying breakfast outside.

Gorgeous enclosed office, den or use as nursery. Great tree-lined views!

Full guest bath

Nice sized deck off the kitchen overlooks courtyard

Common yard

Sophisticated en suite master bedroom

Full wall of closets

Master bath wit jetted tub

Directly across from Winnemac Park! The park has a running track, walking paths, ball fields and beautiful prairie reserves.  Photo, Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker

 

Winnemac Park (Photo Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker)

Lots of walking and prairie paths (Photo, Eric Rojas Real Estate Broker)

 The condo is located between Andersonville and Lincoln Square... two of the best walking retail and entertainment centers on the North Side. You have café life, dining and sports bars just steps from the condo at local favorites Dolce Casa Café, Over Easy, The Perfect Cup, El Tipico, Gio's Bar and The Rail just to name a few. Super convenient grocery shopping at your new Mariano's, Dominick's and CVS down the street.

Contact us for a showing! Eric Rojas, Kale Realty

 

NEW FOR SALE: Bright, corner one bedroom condo on Winnemac Park in Ravenswood $149,900

Why buy ANY one bedroom apartment when you can have one on the park?   

Renovated open kitchen and dining with new electrical throughout

 Not on the MLS! 4957 N Seeley #2N asking $149,900 is a stylish one bedroom condo 

with terrific northwest exposure overlooking popular Winnemac Park. For sale now!

*PET FRIENDLY building and you CAN RENT the unit out if needed*

Call/ email listing broker Eric Rojas, Kale Realty 773-510-1597773-510-1597 or erojas@kalerealty.com

Watch the video!


One Bedroom, on bath
Separate living room and open kitchen and dining 
Entry foyer
$295.00 assessment includes heat
You can install your OWN, private laundry machines in basement
Large storage room in basement
Coin laundry in building
Shared outdoor space off back door (no table space)
Large interior courtyard patio
Great location near CTA Damen Brown Line, Ravenswood Metra, cafes and Winnemac Park

 Live on Winnemac Park!  All photos Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker, copyright Creative Commons

The Ravenswood neighborhood in Lincoln Square has just gone through major retail and infrastructure improvements.  New luxury condos, new Mariano's grocery, L.A. Fitness, Roots Pizza, Band of Bohemia Brewery, new Metra stations, new Lawrence Avenue pedestrian way and more retail are near completion now!  This is an inexpensive way to live in the greatly expanding neighborhood.




Check out the New Lawrence Avenue update by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce!

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