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One bedroom Andersonville loft

Price: $139,900
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Charming and cozy one bedroom condo in Andersonville. On a tree-lined street, in a vintage walk-up building, this high first floor unit is the perfect affordable home. Its soft loft style has lots of character with exposed brick walls in the living room and bedroom and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has a breakfast bar overhang open to living room. This is a truly a great home in beautiful building with an easy walk to el, buses, lake & all that Andersonville has to offer!

Two bedroom Andersonville condo

Price: $215,000
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Beautiful and spacious high first floor condo on a tree-lined side street in Andersonville. This home has wonderful character with very hip exposed brick walls, sunny south/western exposure and hardwood floors throughout. The gorgeous newly renovated kitchen includes cherry cabinets, stainless appliances and soapstone counters. The 2nd bedroom is currently open to living area. The sellers are willing to build or give a credit to build walls if you’d like. This fantastic location is close to el, buses, lake and all that Andersonville has to offer.

Three bedroom West Bucktown townhome

Price: $429,900
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Beautiful and spacious newer four level townhome in quickly appreciating West Bucktown. Enter the home to find an office/den, first full bath finished in slate and one car garage with room for storage. The second level has a beautiful custom-built cherry, stainless and granite kitchen with a balcony perfect for grilling. The kitchen overlooks the dining area and living room with fireplace and south facing windows. The third level includes a master suite and 2nd bedroom suite both with beautiful granite baths. The fourth floor is a very versatile room with cathedral ceilings that opens to a large rooftop deck with a skyline view. The property also includes a small front yard and is close to the el stop and all that this budding area has to offer.

Bucktown single-family home

Price: $375,000
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Beautifully updated single family home in rapidly appreciating West Bucktown! Enter the home to find a sunny living room with touches of vintage charm adjacent to a full bath and the dining room. Open to the dining/living areas you’ll find a large and recently rehabbed kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the three season room with access to the ample yard space. Upstairs the master bedroom is huge and includes a walk-in closet. There is also a second bedroom, second full updated bath and an office. The attic and full height basement are perfect for storage, extra living space or for future expansion. The property includes a 2 car garage and too many recent updates to mention. This is a great single family home at a condo price!

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Spacious West Lakeview Loft

Price: $399,900
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Unusually spacious 1580 square foot, hip 2 bed, 2 bath loft in West Lakeview. This home is perfect for entertaining with an amazing 32 feet long living/dining room, exposed brick walls and 13 foot ceilings! The open kitchen with 42 inch maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances overlooks the living space with wood-burning fireplace and private balcony. The master suite is large and includes a separate shower, double bowl sinks and two closets. This home also includes a generous second bedroom and bath, an in unit laundry/utility room and a garage parking space. Located in a historic elevator building with a rooftop deck and surrounded by shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, the Southport Corridor and the el… this hip urban home has it all!