Chicago Real Estate Guide

What $600,000 Buys You in Chicago

• April 14, 2011

by Jacqueline Zenn

In What X Buys You this week, we take a look at three different Chicago properties on the market in the $600,000 price range to give readers an idea of what type of home that price point offers in various neighborhoods.

Landmark Queen Anne on Prairie Avenue

2801 South Prairie Avenue

Designated as a Chicago landmark and located on historic Prairie Avenue, this eight-bedroom, five-bathroom Queen Anne is being sold “as-is” so buyers should be prepared to handle some repairs. That said, the home still has plenty of its original details, including elaborate woodwork on the staircase and the main level, original stained glass work and six (yes, six) fireplaces. Built in 1885, there is a carriage house on the property and parking for four vehicles.

• Full listing: 2801 South Prairie Avenue (map)
• Price: $594,000
• Bedrooms: Eight
• Bathrooms: Five
• Square Footage: 6,000
• Listing Agent: Frederic Scovell, Keller Williams Realty – West Loop

Photo courtesy of VHT Tours.

Three-Bedroom Lakeview Duplex Perfect for Cubs Fans

3545 North Wilton Avenue, #1N

This Lakeview duplex features vaulted ceilings, cherry wood floors, a wine fridge, and based on the photos included with the listing, there is enough room for a pool table in the fully finished lower level. There is also a back deck area and balcony, as well as an indoor parking space. However, the best amenity of the property may be for Cubs fans as it is only two blocks from Wrigley Field.

• Full listing: 3545 North Wilton Avenue, #1N (map)
• Price: $599,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: Three
• Listing Agent: Jennifer Lapins, @properties

Photo courtesy of VHT Tours.

Four-Bedroom Victorian Row House in Kenwood

1359 East 50th Street

This Kenwood property has four bedrooms, two baths, and a wood-burning fireplace in the “double parlor” or divided living room on the main level. This Victorian home dates back to 1895 and it overlooks Kenwood (formerly Shoesmith) Park. It is four blocks away from the Kenwood 47th Street Metra stop, and it is also only a short walk from President Barack Obama’s Chicago home.

• Full listing: 1359 East 50th Street (map)
• Price: $599,000
• Bedrooms: Four
• Bathrooms: Two
• Listing Agent: Jeanne Spurlock, Century 21

This article originally published at http://chicago.urbanturf.com/articles/article/what_600000_buys_you_in_chicago/3325