655 W. Irving Park Road, Unit 3715

I have a great new listing on the Chicago Lakefront. Offered at 199,900, this 1 bedroom / 1 bath condominium has amazing views of Belmont Harbor, Navy Pier and the City Skyline. Hardwood floors are found throughout. The open kitchen has a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and ceramic floor. The large living room has an entire wall of windows. The master bedroom features a wall of closets and beautiful lake views. Assessments include heat and air conditioning, cable, parking, 24-hour doorman, pool, business center, and full gym. Deeded indoor self park additional $35,000


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I look forward to working with you.

A Stately Georgian...

9721 South Leavitt Avenue, Chicago, 60643
Listed at $399,900

This stately, extra-wide Georgian has wonderful space for living and entertaining. The large living room and formal dining room—along with a half bath on main floor—provide all the necessities for the perfect dinner party. New stainless steel appliances, granite countertop and custom maple cabinets are the focus of the eat-in kitchen. The second level features three large bedrooms and a recently updated bathroom. Hardwood floors are featured throughout. Additional assets include a finished lower level, 2-Car garage with side-drive, new electric, windows, plumbing, tuck pointing, furnace and hot water heater. This home—located within the Sutherland school district—is move in ready.

For additional information on this property, contact me at 773.519.1340. I look forward to working with you!

Listed for $309,900 in Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood

A wonderful new listing just became available in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago!

Located at 540 W. Cornelia Unit 1S., Chicago, IL 60657, this light filled condo in East Lakeview boosts vintage charm, with a large foyer, crown moldings, hardwood floors, and 9-foot ceilings. The eat-in kitchen will please any cooking enthusiast with 42" maple cabinets, granite counter tops, ceramic tile floors and stainless steel appliances. The large bath features marble tile, a soaker tub, and brushed nickel fixtures. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and opens to the large and bright living room with bay windows.

There is an in-unit washer & dryer and a large 10 x12-foot storage room. The heat is included in the monthly assessments, which are $364. Rental Parking is easily available and ranges in price from $170 to $240 per month. Annual taxes are $3663.

The property is located one-half block from Lake Michigan, parks, grocery stores and the variety of area restaurants, coffee houses, and specialty stores that Lakeview has to offer.

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340. I look forward to working with you.

Open House... Sunday

I will be holding an Open House at 3253 N. Damen [in Chicago] on Sunday, January 24th from 11-1. This beautifully maintained condo is one of only three units in the building. This two-bedroom, one-bath gem is full of vintage charm. Come by and take a look. I will be happy to show you around. The property is offered at $319,900. You can find this—and other available properties on the web at: genebiondi.com

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340. I look forward to working with you.

Vintage Charm in the Heart of Roscoe Village

The real estate market has been great! By the end of last year, all but one of my listings had been sold. …So it's wonderful to begin the new year with a promising new property listing.

Vintage charm in the heart of Roscoe Village [Chicago]… This spacious two-bedroom, one-bath, five-room condo has hardwood floors and high ceilings, with crown moldings throughout. The unit has a large updated sunlit kitchen and the bathroom has a beautiful whirlpool tub. The unit includes wonderful outdoor space with a large private deck and shared garden. A large storage area and private laundry in the lower level are also included. Easy street parking and short walk to all that Roscoe Village has to offer. Offered at: 319,900.

You can find additional images of this property at genebiondi.com

An Amazing Home in Lincoln Park

449 W. Fullerton, Chicago, Illinois

This Amazing four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath, Single Family Home—located in the Lincoln School District—was built in 1871. The integrity of the property has been maintained. Arched double doors open into the formal living room. A wood-burning fireplace, large arched windows and dark stained floors add to the elegance of this estate. The main floor family room is complete with LCD television and built-ins for audio equipment. A large custom kitchen features a Sub-Zero Refrigerator, cooling drawers, two Miele Dishwashers, professional Dacor Range and warming drawer.

Three of the bedrooms are located on the second floor, each with its own bath. The large master en-suite includes a beautiful stone-surface, steam shower. The lower level Nanny Suite has a private entrance. Established perennial gardens wrap around the building and conclude with a beautiful bluestone patio. A side drive, one car garage and two deeded garage spaces are included. This property—which sits on a 37 x 121 foot lot—is filled with an abundance of charm and character.

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340. I look forward to working with you.

A Beautiful Home in Central Beverly

A beautiful contemporary brick home, just came on the market. Listed at $424,900, 9717 S. Leavitt Avenue—in Chicago—is a three bedroom, two and a half bath home located in the Beverly community. Built in 1937, It has a large formal living room that features a wood burning fireplace with an onyx surround, and a proper dining room leads to a chef's kitchen. The kitchen has wonderful maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, with granite counters and back splash. The main floor has both a family room as well as a four-season light-filled breakfast room. The lower level highlights en-suite with full bath. The second floor Master Bedroom has a private sun deck and a stunning Master Bath with double sink. This property has beautiful custom details throughout.

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340 or take a moment to review my web site at: genebiondi.com. I look forward to working with you!

Truly... A Hidden Gem

I just acquired a new listing at 4326 Kedvale Avenue. It's a true hidden gem in the Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago. This 1,600 square foot, three bedroom/2 bath fee simple townhouse has no assessments. The home features walnut stained hardwood floors, large spacious rooms, tons of storage and includes outdoor space. This unit has an eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and a marble back splash. The master bath has granite floors and new fixtures. The unit also includes a half bath on main floor. This amazing space also includes a finished lower level family room which could easily be used as or 4th bedroom. This unit is close to public transportation and has relatively easy access to the highway. The asking price is $249,900.

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340 or take a moment to review my web site at: genebiondi.com. I look forward to working with you!

Amenities...

As you know from recent posts, I have a wonderful listing ... a one bedroom / one bath unit on the 27th floor of Park Place Towers. The building is located at 655 Irving Park Road, in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. Last night—while showing the listing—the potential buyers and I had the opportunity to experience a wonderful sunset from the unit. Clearly, this is just one more amenity to high-rise living.

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340 or take a moment to review my web site at: genebiondi.com. I look forward to working with you!

First Impressions...

First impressions are important and the visual presence of this structure is significant. As you approach this dynamic building located at 655 Irving Park Road, you're greeted by a wonderful entryway, a twenty-four hour doorman, and the comforts of hotel living. With full amenities, this beautiful building houses an amazing outdoor area with olympic-size pool, wadding pool and grills for seasonal cookouts. Also available—to the building's residents—are a full gym, business center, and a private theater. It's an amazing space just steps away from Lincoln Park and the beaches of Lake Michigan.


I have a new listing in this building... a one bedroom, one bath, corner unit on the 27th floor. The property is listed at $224,500.

For additional information contact me at 773.519.1340 or take a moment to review my web site at: genebiondi.com. I look forward to working with you!

The Benefits of High-Rise Living...

I have a wonderful new listing at 655 Irving Park Road. Unit 2716 is a fully upgraded light-filled corner unit with beautiful views of Montrose Harbor and North & West views of the city. This one bedroom, one bath unit has wonderful hardwood floor. The kitchen has stainless steal appliances, black granite counters, under-mount sink, and maple cabinets. The fully tiled bath also has a cherry vanity. The unit has custom lighting thru-out. Deeded valet parking is sold separately for $37,500. This is a full amenity building with an outdoor pool, grills, 24 hour doorman, full gym, and business center. This unit is on the market for $224,500.

Contact me at 773.519.1340, for additional information. Additional listings can be seen at genebiondi.com

Beautiful Glass...

Many Chicago bungalows often included stained glass or leaded glass windows, wonderful masonry work, natural woodwork, as well as other Craftsman details. In this case, The above image highlights a beautiful leaded glass window, which is found at the kitchen entry of this amazing property.

This three bedroom, two bath Chicago bungalow—located at 5224 Monitor—has an asking price of $324,900.

For additional information or to view this property, call me at 773.519.1340 or go to my web site, genebiondi.com

It's the details...

Many west-side real estate buyers are drawn to the interior and exterior details found in the design of Chicago Bungalows. These decorative elements—including lighting fixtures, wood trim and masonry accents—add architectural interest and make the design of each home unique. Joseph Bigott's "From Cottage to Bungalow" has some wonderful information on the topic. If Chicago Bungalows are of interest to you, it's a "must read".

The images shown here are samples of the wonderful details found in my current listing at 5224 N. Monitor. For additional information or to view other available properties, call me at 773.519.1340 or go to my web site, genebiondi.com


Masonry detail from the entry of my current listing at 5224 N. Monitor, in Chicago.

Welcome Summer... and New Listings!

I recently acquired a new listing—a beautiful Chicago Bungalow at 5224 N. Monitor. This amazing three-bedroom, two bath home has the original hard wood floors with beautiful crown moldings. The sitting room still has the original stained glass windows, ornate light fixtures and regal artificial fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with maple cabinets and includes an eating area. A heated light-filled sun room extends past the kitchen. The full, unfinished basement has high ceilings and could easily add living space if needed. This wonderful home is close to the expressway and public transportation. The large backyard has room for a two-car garage with space left over for a maintainable garden. This home is listed for $324,900.

See genebiondi.com for a complete list of my available properties.

Gene Biondi
773.519.1340