Walking up to Sandburg Village last week (Photos Bob DePalma, Broker, Kale Realty)
We've spent a lot of time viewing and researching one bedroom condos with our clients in the Sandburg Village development of Near North Community Area. The location is directly between Old Townnightlife and Gold Coastshopping. Owners and renters of the Sandburg Terrace buildings also have access to outdoor pools (about $140.00 for a season pass) and tennis courts in the warmer months.
James House at 1560 N Sandburg Terrace, Chicago IL, 60610
OK, let's take a look at 2014 sales. Around 60 one bedroom units sold across all the Sandburg Village
buildings
after you strip out all the junior one beds. A closer look at a couple buildings we work in often reveals typical price ranges from $200,000 to $275,000.
1560 N Sandburg Terrace, Chicago IL 60610 (James House) is the largest, newest and
nicest (in our opinion) with 520 units. 17 one bedroom units sold in 2014, ranging from
$200K for a low floor, no view unit to $273,500K for a high floor east
facing unit.
1355 N Sandburg Terrace, Chicago IL 60610 (Dickinson House) is more typical on the Sandburg campus with 243 units. 10 one bedroom units sold in 2014 from $189K to $247K.
The leafy primo location offers a terrific Chicago high-rise lifestyle at a relatively affordable price. Amenities, views and quick access to several of the city's most venerable neighborhoods can be found in Sandburg Village units. Someone new or old to Chicago can also find a common bound with neighbors in this "campus" environment.
New for sale today! 1460 N Sandburg Terrace #808, Chicago IL 60610 asking $199,900.
Renovated one bedroom, one bathroom condo at iconic Old Town/ Gold Coast Sandburg Village. Watch the video walk through!
1460 N Sandburg Terrace (Alcott House) is steps from the Old Town and Gold Coast action. It's one block west from the heart of Wells Street dining and shopping, three blocks to the CTA Red Line and four blocks to the lakefront.
Sandburg Village features a landscaped campus with open spaces, seating areas, tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness center, club room, doormen and more.
East view with lake.
Pool view north
Renovated, open kitchen.
Wine fridge and lots of storage.
Huge sectional! Plenty of room for flexible dining and living room furniture layouts.
Wide open north and east views.
Bright move-in ready unit.
Large bedroom will fit king size furniture. Built-in desk.
10 ft wide closet. Plenty of room to expand to a walk-in closet!
Spacious bath just off the hallway, bedroom and linen closet.
Unit #808 is freshly updated and painted. The kitchen has been completely opened up with huge breakfast bar and wine refrigerator. The desired "08" tier features both open north and east views with a good look at the lake! Parking is rental in the building and usually available (or short wait list).
Great pool!
Landscaped campus
1460 N Sandburg #808
One bedroom, one bathroom
Open north and east views
Fully renovated kitchen
Fresh, modern paint and lighting
Updated AC units
24/7 door man, storage unit, bike room, laundry room
Rental parking (apprx $175.00 per month)
Assessment $432.00 includes heat, cable doorman, water maintenance etc...
Taxes $2,578 Outdoor Pools/ Tennis Courts/ Fitness Room (annual fee)
Camera phone photos of actual views looking south. This unit has views looking east, south and west!
We represented the buyer on 1360 N Sandburg Ter Unit 2401, Chicago, Illinois 60610 purchased for $340,000 ($15,000 under list).It was a pleasure recently working with a NYC transplant looking for a Chicago condo. We checked out several of our favorite high-rise spots. The views and balcony sealed the deal the minute she stepped into this Sandburg Village unit. Old Town and Gold Coast await just steps outside the doorman attended lobby.
East view from the 24th floor balcony catches the lake... great blue color on summer days!
West view
26 units have closed in 1360 N Sandburg Terrace over the last 12 months. Of those sales five 2 bedrooms, 2 baths units have sold from $325,000 to $345,000.
Classic refinished parquet floors, city and lake views... it was love at first site (all photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty).
Our Manhattan transplant recently secured a contract at 1360 N Sandburg #2401 last week (asking $355,000). The Sandburg Village apartment in the Cummings House building in Old Town offered a touch of old city class while featuring move-in ready updates. We attended the property inspection today on behalf of our out-of-state client. Bob or I always attend the property inspection.
Large high floor corner unit with coveted balcony.
City view looking south (spectacular when in the unit).
We helped our client (moving to Chicago for a new job) determine the best high-rise buildings on the Near North and North Sides with pros and cons, budget considerations, amenities and convenient locations. All that is great but the intangibles of a classic feel and the cool corner views took front stage like in a Broadway play. This is our second Sandburg Village deal within the last year.
1360 N Sandburg Unit 2401 is all about the views! All photos Eric Rojas, Broker, Kale Realty and VHT.com
Check out our new listing in the Gold Coast at iconic Sandburg Village. Spacious and bright 1360 N Sandburg Terrace Unit 2401 features two beds, two baths and large balcony. There is no shortage of sun and views from this inviting home! Check on the 3D virtual tour!
Chic, airy apartment that feels like a real home. Features include:
Sophisticated Old Town two bedrooms, two bathrooms corner condo with mesmerizing lake views. The 24th floor home features truly spacious rooms and large balcony with 180 degree views of the lake and city. Updated and artful this apartment sings city living!
True entry foyer with space for your everyday essentials. Original refinished parquet floors grace the bright airy living room. Massive built-in bookshelf for your collections. Smart layout allows for various furniture arrangements and a true dining area. Updated and refreshed kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher and stainless appliances. Two large bedrooms are split to opposite sides of the apartment with updated bathrooms located outside each door. Views from every room!
Cummings House in Sandburg Village enjoys DirectTV, WiFi, water, heat, professional door staff, elevators and management on site included in the assessment. Exclusive members only two huge pools, tennis court and Fitness Formula Club steps from your door for reduced resident fees. Laundry in building with refillable rate card, package receiving room, bike room, storage cage, garage parking ($165/mth), common roof deck and dry cleaner. Pet friendly! Attentive condo building management and well cared for common areas.
World class location in the middle of all that Gold Coast and Old Town have to offer. Minutes to downtown via three bus lines, Division Red Line two blocks away or easy access to Lake Shore Drive. Steps to two grocery stores, Oak Street and North Avenue Beaches and lakefront paths. Float above the city in this classy, quiet and convenient home.
1360 N Sandburg Terrace Unit 2401, Chicago IL 60610 asking $339,900
Exclusively listed by Eric Rojas, Kale Realty 2447 N Ashland, Chicago IL 60614
Finishing another project in Sandburg Village in the Near North/ Gold Coast neighborhood. The perfect spot for Old Town, Gold Coast and lakefront amenities.
We looked at a renovation opportunity on the 1500 block of North Orleans in Old Town on Sunday.
We viewed a two beds, two baths unit at the above building 1500 N Orleans asking $325,000. The unit is being advertised as needing a "full renovation". I agree and its a nice project for the right buyer to live-in and add value. No parking is available with the unit. The building faces the elevated tracks and the block still has an old Chicago feel. (All photos Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker).
The 1500 N Orleans is right around the corner from tony North and Wells. The building catches the eye with it's ornate bay windows and larger stature than it's modest neighbors. But, the CTA Brown Line train tracks run across Orleans and then adjacent on the east side of the street leaving a gritty urban imprint (lest you forget where you are).
Looking south down the 1500 block of Orleans. Half the block is developed with newer construction buildings.
Condo sales in the Old Town boundaries in 2013:
From www.YoChicago.com: The Old Town neighborhood is bounded by Division St (1200 N) on the south, North Ave (1600 N) on the north, Clark St (100 W) on the east and Clybourn Ave and Larrabee St (600 W) on the west. Visit YoChicago.com for neighborhood boundary maps!
272 condos and attached units (town homes) closed in 2013, up 22% over 2012 unit sales. The median price was an affordable $250,000. But that price is a little misleading for the area. Many of the sold units are very small high-rise units with high assessments on the eastern portion of Old Town (LaSalle Street and Sandburg Village buildings for instance). 223 condos with median of $225,000 sold in 2012
... and the not-so-gritty Old Town on North Wells Avenue (Photo Eric Rojas, Real Estate Broker)
The highest condo sale was at 1515 N Wells #6E for $1,690,000. The 1999 has 3600 sq/ft on one floor, 5 bedrooms, 3 parking spaces and views, views, views.
The lowest sold condo was 1360 N Sandburg Terrace #2009 for $115,000. The floor floor studio/ junior one bedroom has terrific south city views and a $322.00 assessment.
Old Town is one of our favorite neighborhoods to work with clients. Meeting for drinks or dinner after some business is easy!
Squeezing in some hoops in Gold Coast. Alley courts are as old as most bungalows but this one caught my eye. The basket is installed on a new garage next to the coach house of a vintage mansion at Burton and Dearborn. The alley neighbor directly to the west is the Faulkner House high-rise that is part of Sandburg Village. It is a little known fact that William Faulkner shot his free throws "granny style". I made that up.
Faulkner House at 70 West Burton Place, Chicago IL 60610 overlooks the hoop.
The amazing vintage property at Burton and Dearborn and owner of the alley basketball hoop.
The Germania Club Building 108 West Germania Place at North Clark Street. The building sold in 2014 for just under $8 million. All photos Eric Rojas, Broker Kale Realty
Stopped by the Germania Club Building Starbucks last week on a contractor visit in Old Town/ Gold Coast. Nice sunny day so I took a picture of this pretty building just north of Sandburg Village. The location is pretty good too. I am definitely attracted to businesses in historic buildings over newer built commercial retail.
The Sinclair and new Jewel store progress at 1201 N LaSalle Street Chicago IL 60610
The old, junky Jewel Food Store and parking lot are long gone. The Sinclair development has taken it's shape at the corner of North LaSalle and West Division. The 390 unit luxury apartment building and new Jewel Store will anchor an old underused corner at the footsteps of one of Chicago's most famous neighborhoods. The Gold Coast (and very nearby adjacent blocks) has been adding more units and building brand new retail at an accelerated clip. The vibrancy should be palpable.
The brand new Jewel store will service the nearby residents and commuters alike (Clark and Division Red Line is across the street). Mega residential complex Sandburg Village down the street will benefit greatly.
Median price of a condo unit within a few blocks of the development is about $320,000. That will get you a one or two bedroom condo with varying degree of finish level and parking options.
Germania Club building (with a lively Starbucks) in the foreground. The 1550 N Clark Street construction crane looms high over the busy corner.
There are presently 6 units listed on MLS starting at $1,625,000 for a 2 bed/2.1 bath 2300 SF to $5,650,000 for a 4 bedroom/4.1 bath 4518 SF penthouse unit. Heated garage parking is an additional $66,000 per spot. Check out the listings at Realtor.com
The desirable Latin School of Chicago is across the street from the new condos. Our kids have played some basketball at the school over the past year.
Enjoy cultural events across the street at the Chicago History Museum
