This property sold on 06/13/2008 for $331,000.  $1,100 over asking price and in 4 days!!

Here is a new one I put on the market this week at the North West corner of Diversey and Orchard. It is a mid rise building that was built in the mid 80’s and converted to condos and rehabbed in 2002. The building features storage, on site engineer, garage and outdoor parking.

This unit has been redone even from what the developer did 6 years ago. It is the South East corner tier which is the most desirable in the building. It has a huge covered balcony (not all units in building have one) with stellar views of the city and the tree tops of Lincoln Park. With great views from not only the balcony but the Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom and the Living Room you can enjoy the best skyline in the world (my opinion) from almost anywhere inside. So what have we done? I’m glad you asked. Do you like how I said “WE” when mentioning the work? The current owner has put in new 4 inch wide plank American Cherry floors in the living room and kitchen. They go beautifully with the new American Cherry maple cabinets in the kitchen and the master bath. New thick granite counters in the kitchen and bathroom with under-mount sinks. What I really like is the little details. Like the full granite back-splash that runs from the counter to the upper cabinets or the crown molding that finishes off the cabinets. Cool under-cabinet lighting finishes off the very modern kitchen.

The master bathroom features Limestone floors, the American Cherry cabinets, granite tops, granite surround in the shower and a Thermostatic Valve in the shower. Translation: ensures constant water temperature. You don’t have to wait for the water to get hot. Awesome!

The list goes on with all of the cool things. All you really need to know is that this is a top of the line 1BR/1BA corner unit with wonderful views and terrific finishes. All for $299,900 and if you’d like a garage parking spot it is an extra $30,000. Click on the icon in the map above to get more details and see photos of the unit. As always you can contact me if you need more information or would like to set up a showing. It’s a great unit that the new owner ca be proud of.

This property sold for $458,500 in August 2008.

I’ve heard many people in the blogging world tell me not to talk about my listings in my Real Estate Blog. Why? I don’t get it. I talk about my listings when I’m out on the town. I talk about my listings at dinner with my girlfriend. Why not talk about my Real Estate property listings on my Real Estate blog? I have 3 new ones coming up in the next week and another one that has been reduced and given a little face lift. The one I’m currently talking about (or about to start talking about) is a beautiful 3-level Townhome in Lakeview, almost East Lakeview, Chicago. It is between Clark and Broadway half a block North of Wellington. It is on a small private dead end street named Waterloo.

This particular unit is special because of all the townhomes in the complex (25 in all) this one is the end unit facing the street with the largest patio. The patio isn’t only big but is was just redone last summer. The owners got rid of the old deck that was there for a long time and replaced it with a wonderful paver brick patio. Inside the unit there is a living room, dining room and kitchen on the first level. First level has hardwood floors, exposed brick and very cool lumber beams stretching across the ceiling. Gives it a very warm and cozy feeling. Not cozy like small but cozy like I could get used to this cozy. On the second level we have a full bathroom, 3rd bedroom and family room/den. In the family room we have 3 huge floor to ceiling windows overlooking the patio we spoke of. The windows in the entire unit are new 2 years ago. Upstairs on the third and final level is the Master Bedroom, 2nd bedroom and 2nd full bathroom.

All in all this is a very cool unit. It is listed at $489,900 and that includes a parking space. One final thing I’ll say…and one of my favorite aspects of this place….is that you are on this quiet dead end street but in any direction you have streets like Clark and Broadway which offer all the entertainment and shops and things that you would ever need. You’re not too far from Wrigleyville and not too far from Lake Michigan as well. Wonderful location. Click on the icon above to get room sizes and photos. As always you can contact me with questions….or I know I’m not supposed to say it on a Real Estate blog….if you know of anyone that might be interested it is extremely easy to show.

PROPERTY SOLD FOR $565,000.

Click on the property above for more detials and photos. This is a fun property to show. It’s located at 1549 W. Chestnut. That’s just North of Chicago Ave. and just East of Ashland in East Village. It’s a former storefront that was converted to a single family some years ago.

My clients have taken it to the next level. They rehabbed the entire inside of the building creating a wonderfully modern/contemporary home. With 2Br/2.5Ba and an unfinished basement there is a lot to offer. Custom cabinets, concrete counters and stainless aplliances in the kitchen. Cool tile floor and backsplash with vessel bowl sinks in the bathroom. 700 year old Chinese doors leading to the master bath. Tons of natural light from the glass block and skylights throughout. 2 outdoor spaces. One above the garage and the other a backyard courtyard. 2 car garage. A very cool place in a wonderful location.

We have it listed at $599,900. Visit www.mikelongrealty.com and click on Properties for more information. Lots to talk about and I’m sure this brief description is not doing it any justice. One of the best places I’ve had to sell in a long time.