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Three bedroom condo in Southport Corridor

Price: $449,900 + 20K parking
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True wow factor in this 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath condo in desirable Southport Corridor. Enter through the grand foyer with tray ceiling into the dramatic main living space with floor to ceiling windows. The living room is expansive with exceptional space for a large dining table and a great reading/office nook. Built only 18 months ago, this stunning home has top of the line, contemporary finishes. The kitchen it finished with Italian cabinetry, granite, stainless, a beautiful glass backsplash and includes a walk-in pantry. All 2 1/2 baths are finished with espresso cabinets and beautifully chosen natural stone. There are hardwood floors and custom paint throughout, as well as high-end window treatments, professionally organized closets and laundry in unit. Only 2 blocks from the bars, restaurants, boutiques of Southport, as well as Whole Foods, the el and more, you can’t beat the location.

Two bedroom Lakeview condo

Price: $395,000
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Beautifully finished two bedroom, two bath condo on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Lakeview. The living room welcomes you with a wide and bright layout with ample space for a dining table. Adjacent to the dining area is an oversized and nicely up-graded kitchen with breakfast bar. The floors are covered with beautiful maple flooring that extend into both bedrooms. The large master has an updated bath with natural stone and double vanity. In the rear of the unit, there is a large private deck that is accessible from both the master bedroom as well as the hallway, perfect for entertaining. There is a side by side washer & dryer, great closet space, GARAGE parking and extra storage. This home is situated on a great residential street in Lakeview close to public transportation, parks, and awesome restaurants.

West Loop timber loft with modern finishes

Price: $239,900 + 19K parking
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Fantastic true timber loft in the heart of the West Loop! This home has been recently updated with the most modern “Dwell Magazine” inspired finishes. This 1000 square foot timber loft boasts 13 ft ceilings and a very spacious floor plan, perfect for accommodating a large dining table or home office area. The kitchen has been recently completely renovated with sleek dark wood cabinets, stone counters, glass tile backsplash, and high-end stainless appliances. The bath is finished with modern mosaic tile and a sleek vanity. With hardwood floors, up-dated lighting and hardware throughout, in-unit washer/dryer, vent less gas fireplace and a large outdoor terrace, this unit really has it all. The building has a newly re-built roof deck, party room, 24- hour door person, extra storage, bike room. A deeded uncovered parking space on the top floor of the garage is available for 19K. This is truly a West Loop gem!

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Lincoln Park townhome

Price: $449,900
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Beautifully renovated Lincoln Park 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome with fantastic outdoor space. The current owners have spared no expense. They have installed new windows, new doors, a new roof… the list goes on and on. Enter the home on the main level and you are greeted by an open floor plan; a brand new maple, granite and stainless kitchen opens to living/dining room with fireplace and access to patio and huge rooftop deck. Upstairs, the master suite has ample closet space and an updated bath. Across the hall is a large 2nd bedroom and bath. On the lower level, you’ll find a gracious family room, a 3rd bedroom, full bath, laundry and great storage. One garage space is included. All this on a quiet tree-lined street and just steps from all the action on Halsted/Armitage, Old Town’s Wells Street, the park, the beach and the el.

Geoff Manaugh’s BLDGBLOG isn’t always about homes, or even buildings, but it’s one of the coolest sites on the web. That picture above should be reason enough, but do check it out for some creative thinking about how humans inhabit the spaces we build and the environment we share.

Last week Dennis Rodkin of Chicago Magazine’s Deal Estate blog featured an unfinished development at 2609 West Belmont in Lakeview. It was supposed to be a 46-unit condo building with prices ranging from from $269,900 to $389,900, but the developer ran out of money and stopped work over a year ago. The accompanying photo gallery [...]