Rent a Wicker Park Penthouse With Mid-Century Flair, Private Roof Deck
It's still not too late to spend some quality time on your rooftop deck, but if you don't have one, here's a solid option. Located on the top floor of an old masonry building on Paulina Street in Wicker Park, this three bedroom, two bathroom condo is seeking new renters. It's currently decked out in retro-chic furniture, but there's plenty of room to add your own personal touch. The apartment sports a kitchen with mid-century cabinets and the main living room and one of the bedrooms even have their own freestanding mid-century-esque fireplaces. However, up top is a private rooftop space that overlooks Wicker Park. It could use a touch of paint and some new furniture, but there's definitely potential there. The landlord is looking to get $4,200 per month for the space. The old timers might be shocked at the price, but Wicker Park is not what it used to be.
'Enemies of the Bloomingdale Trail' Brings Satire, Laughs to 606 Discussion
Now that The 606 trail has officially been open for two months, it has started to change the way Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square and Humboldt park residents interact with the new public recreation space and with one another. And while many welcome it as a community asset and resource, there has been some discussion as to whether the trail will kick gentrification into overdrive. There has also been some recent debate about the trail's possible "design flaws" and concerns with living too close to the trail. Long before the trail was completed, there was an active group of Facebook users who discussed the trail, took construction photos and updated others as to what was happening on the trail. However, a new Facebook group seeks to inject satire into the ongoing discussion and debate over the new trail.
High Design Meets High Tech in LEED Gold Wicker Park Home
The Wicker Park/Bucktown area boasts some of the North Side's most intriguing new construction and renovation jobs and this unique residence on Wabansia is a perfect example of what the area has to offer. It's located in what appears to be a former storefront with an upstairs apartment, but has been totally gutted and transformed into a single family home that is big on design. The two bedroom, three and a half bathroom home looks surprisingly spacious and also features a really cool rooftop garden and kitchen. Considering that it's LEED Gold certified, it's environmentally conscious and is packed with some really impressive technology. It also comes along with an attached two car garage. This home's bold look and high tech features will come at a cost however—$1.899 million.
Own This Swank Tri-Level Wicker Park Row Home for $599K
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Looking for a high-design home that doesn't need any updates or improvements? This 1,800-square-foot three level row home on Potomac might be worth considering. The listing and the photos indicate that this home has recently been fully renovated, and it is certainly easy on the eyes. The only major drawback is that the main entrance and front windows meet the sidewalk, so views are non-existent from this home. The unit next door is also up for grabs, but is asking $300K more and isn't as on-trend as this home. This one can be had for $599,900.
Chicago Rent Rates Rising Fastest Throughout Northwest Side
Rents rates are rising throughout the city, however, residents of Wicker Park, Logan Square and Avondale are currently witnessing some of the largest rent increases in the city. According to a new reportfrom apartment search site Domu, Avondale landlords have upped rent rates by 11.6% every year since 2012, while Logan Square and Wicker Park landlords are increasing rents by nearly ten percent each year. Anyone who has looked for an apartment in the last few years shouldn't be surprised, as residents who were squeezed out of Wicker Park years ago went to Logan Square, and now cost-conscious tenants are following the Blue Line and Milwaukee Avenue northwest up to Avondale. The numbers don't mean that these neighborhoods have the highest rents in Chicago, just the fastest climbing rent prices. Folks who are seeking a neighborhood with more stable rent prices may want to consider Lincoln Square, Uptown and North Center.
Take a Complete Hyperlapse Tour of the Brand New 606 Trail
The 606 trail has only been open for a few days, but the first-person hyperlapse videos of people riding along the full length of the former rail line are already making their way to the internet. Steven Vance of Streetsblog Chicago and Chicago Cityscape took his camera along for a tour of the 2.7 mile long trail and compressed the entire journey down to just four minutes. Youtuber Paul Smith also brought a camera along on a bike ride and created a video that clocks in at one and a half minutes. While the trail does look like it was at full capacity during its grand opening over the weekend, these videos do reveal that there is enough room for pedestrians and cyclists to coexist.
Watch Chicago Celebrate the Grand Opening of The 606 Trail
After years of planning and construction, Chicago's long awaited and highly anticipated 606 trail opened to the public for the first time this past weekend. To inaugurate the grand opening of Chicago's newest public park space, thousands of people packed the 2.7 mile stretch over the course of the weekend and there was no shortage of activities and festivities. There was a parade, live music, vendors and even a light show at the end. Fortunately, the weather cooperated and hundreds of people took and shared photos of the trail. Construction crews were working until the very last second to get the rails-to-trails project presentable for its grand opening on June 6th (6/06). It'll certainly take some time for the landscaping to settle in and blossom, but the $95 million project has already become a hit for Chicagoans. If you decided to skip out on the crowds, here's a look at this past weekend's big celebration.
A Preview of the Long Awaited 606 Trail, Opening This Weekend
[Photos: AJ LaTrace/Curbed Chicago]
The Bloomingdale Trail, or 606, has spent over ten years in the making, and the long awaited rails-to-trails project that stretches from Humboldt Park to Bucktown will finally open to the public this weekend. On both Saturday (6/06) and Sunday, organizers and volunteers will come together to offer a weekend full of events along the 2.7 mile stretch, including ribbon cutting ceremonies at each of the trail's access points, art activities and even a pancake breakfast (Sunday only). Thanks largely in part to a $50 million federal grant, the nearly $100 million adaptive reuse project will no doubt become one of Chicago's greatest park spaces—one that Mayor Rahm Emanuel believes will connect the neighborhoods it runs through. The ambitious undertaking witnessed many partnerships from community organizers, transportation advocates, city agencies and nonprofit groups. Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, a firm that has worked on other high profile park projects, was tapped to lead the landscape design effort. Yesterday, the 606 team hosted a media preview of the not-quite-completed trail, and held a press conference with Mayor Emanuel and Beth White of the Trust for Public Land. Similar to the recently unveiled stretches of the Chicago Riverwalk extension, construction crews are working down to the wire, installing handrails, fencing and completing the landscaping work ahead of Saturday's big debut. And while the park and recreation trail may not be in full bloom just yet, it is exciting to see the nearly completed project. Here's a look at just a short stretch of Chicago's newest public park space.
Studio Dwell-Designed Duplex in Wicker Park Wants $675K
Located near the southern end of Wicker Park, this swanky Studio Dwell duplex on Hoyne Avenue can be yours for well under a million bucks. The spacious three bedroom, two bathroom unit has an entire wall of tall windows, creating an airy and sun-drenched atmosphere. It's within walking distance to Division Street's burgeoning restaurant and nightlife scene, but tucked away just enough to drown out the noise. An attached two car garage is included in its $675,000 ask. Monthly homeowners dues are also manageable at $444 per month.
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Three Bedroom in Wicker Park Greystone Wants $1,575/mo.
Did you recently graduate from college and are now looking for a place in Chicago? The landlord of this three bedroom, one bathroom apartment in a classic Chicago greystone is seeking only $1,575 month. Located on Claremont Avenue near North and Western, the apartment is well within walking distance of Wicker Park's restaurants, bars and public transit. While the listing doesn't have large images to gander at, it certainly appears to be a pretty decent spot. Three roommates should easily be able to scrounge up five hundred bucks each.
·1539 N Claremont Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60622 [Domu]
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Freshly Rehabbed Brick Row Home and Matching Coach House Want $2.25M
Recently rehabbed, this old Wicker Park brick row home and its matching coach house could be a pretty solid Airbnb setup. The main house is quite spacious at 5,173 square feet with five bedrooms and four and a half baths. Though it's been updated, it hasn't been butchered and looks rather charming. Fortunately, the owners/developers kept some of the home's older architectural features and also managed to blend the new kitchen in with the rest of home. Out back, there's a deck and nice sized yard, which appears to be very nicely manicured. Heading even further out, there's a lovely little brick coach house which has room for two cars on the ground level and a studio apartment above. The combo enters the market with a $2.25 million ask. You'd need a pretty steady flow of Airbnb guests to help pay the mortgage, but with its location being so close to public transportation and Wicker Park (the park), it'd certainly be one of the nicer (and presumably pricer) options on Airbnb.
Five Story Apartment & Retail Project on Its Way to North Ave.
Image via Google Street View
Just outside the boundaries of Wicker Park, the stretch of west North Avenue between Ashland and the highway has been a Bermuda Triangle for retail and restaurant development. A series of bars have come and gone, while the BMW dealership off the exit ramp has stared at a parking lot for years. However, this blighted stretch is quickly changing, as a new five-story retail and residential development may bring more commercial activity to the area. A permit has been recently issued for a project at 1545 West North Avenue, will include 30 residential units, unspecified retail space, parking and a green roof.
$975K Wicker Park Home Has a Miniature Backyard Skatepark
Well, here's something you don't see everyday—a home that includes its own private skatepark. While it may be nothing like the new Grant Park skatepark or the Logan Boulevard skatepark, this miniature backyard skatepark does offer enough opportunities to injure yourselframps to practice tricks on. The home itself isn't too shabby either. It's a spacious five bedroom, three and a half bathroom turn-of-the century brick home with exposed brick walls and numerous updates. The home occupies an oversized lot and also includes a detached two-car garage. It hits the market today with a $975,000 price tag.
In Wicker Park, a Perfect Home for Outdoor Entertaining
[Photos courtesy of Ingrid Boon Photography]
Many buyers purchase a home with the intentions of one day giving it a full makeover, but sometimes life just gets in the way and the big renovation gets put on hold. After being in their home for several years and having a child on the way, Wicker Park residents Brendan and Heather decided that they were ready to transform their old brick house into their contemporary dream home. Two and a half years ago, the couple tapped SPACE Architects + Planners for the design work, and nearly rebuilt the home from scratch. Keeping a growing family in mind, the couple wanted to be sure that their home would be bright, airy and kid friendly. It's also perfect for outdoor entertaining as the kitchen opens up to the back patio, making for a home that really makes Chicago summers that much more enjoyable.
Imposing New Construction on Double Lot Demands $3.35M
What's got wide, stone cold shoulders and wants $3.35 million in cold, hard cash? This guy, er, house. Though this large 7,000 square foothome in the middle of the Wicker Park/Bucktown area looks like it wants to kick your ass, it's a little less imposing once you get inside. The finishes are high end and come in various shades of gray and white. Included in this brand new three-level home are a sauna, a wine cellar, a three car garage and 3,000 square feet of outdoor deck space. This masculine mansion is the new guy on the block and isn't interested in negotiating, so just hand over the money.
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