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Loft living: A ‘picture perfect’ three-bedroom at River North Commons

by Joseph Askins on 4/13/11

Timber! Unit #212 at River North Commons, 520 W Huron St, is a “picture perfect,” “sun-filled” three-bedroom / two-bath loft that was listed last Thursday for $550,000, $20,000 below its 2004 sale price.

The unit, listed by Elizabeth Ballis of Coldwell Banker, has timber beam ceilings; exposed brick walls; a chef’s kitchen with a granite island and breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a double oven, and maple cabinetry; a mix of hardwood floors and Berber carpeting; custom closets and doors; and in-unit laundry.

The home comes with one garage parking space; a second, outdoor space is available for $20,000.

2009 taxes were $8,050; monthly assessments are $692, covering water, parking, common insurance, door staff, cable television, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger, and snow removal.

Two two-bedroom / two-bath lofts at River North Commons are listed for sale at $469,000 and $350,000, and one is listed for rent at $2,500.