The average Chicago condo has two bedrooms and two baths, but these homes come in all shapes, sizes, locations, and prices. Here are five two-twos, all new to the market, that represent that variety.
Rogers Park: Unit #3 at 6822 N Greenview Ave – $89,900. 950 square feet; built in 1950. 2009 taxes, $2,352; monthly assessments, $282. Walk Score, 92; Transit Score, 73. Sold in 2006 for $208,000. Listed by Matthew Kombrink of RE/MAX Excels.
West Loop: Unit #314 at 933 W Van Buren Ave – $224,900. 1,150 square feet; built in 2002. Features hardwood floors, maple cabinets, and granite countertops. 2009 taxes, $4,080; monthly assessments, $455. Walk Score, 88; Transit Score, 81. Sold in 2008 for $415,000. Listed by Angel Aguilar of RE/MAX Platinum.
Lincoln Square: Unit #3S at 4823 N Hoyne Ave – $330,000. 1,200 square feet; built in 1921. Features diagonal hardwood floors, skylights, a wood-burning fire place, crown molding, an updated kitchen with 42-inch cabinets and granite countertops, in-unit laundry, and an outdoor deck. 2009 taxes, $4,926; monthly assessments, $176. Walk Score, 86; Transit Score, 69. Sold in 2009 for $355,000. Listed by Morgan Sage of Keller Williams Lincoln Square.
Lincoln Park: Unit #4 at 2428 N Southport Ave – $510,000. 2,300 square feet; built in 2008. Features two living spaces, a full dining room, a 600 square-foot rooftop deck, marble baths, a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and his-and-her walk-in closets. Billed as “the largest two-bedroom floor plan on the market.” 2009 taxes, $6,068; monthly assessments, $243. Walk Score, 95; Transit Score, 73. Listed by Jeff Proctor of @properties.
Gold Coast: Unit #5903 at 132 E Delaware Pl – $1.14 million. 1,730 square feet; built in 1989. Features a renovated kitchen and baths, and a master suite with walk-in closet, whirlpool bath, and “hidden” office. 2009 taxes, $13,279; monthly assessments, $1,187. Walk Score, 98; Transit Score, 91. Sold in 2005 for $840,000. Listed by Todd Vitale of Prudential Rubloff.