Prairie Avenue Historic District (Chicago, IL)
By Karen Winters, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff, Chicago, IL
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff Realty Group - Chicago, IL)
As mentioned in my Market Report on the Printer's Row/Dearborn Park area,  the South Loop has grown into a vibrant community and is home to several subdivisions.  At the southern tip of the South Loop, in the 60616 zip code, is The Prairie District. Towards the end of the 19th century, this was home to many of Chicago's titans of commerce and industry. In the early to mid-20th century, many of the elegant mansions in the Prairie District were razed.  Surviving mansions of that era have been converted to multi-unit residences, serve as bed and breakfast inns or have been opened to the public as museums.  This reports covers 2015 sales of attached properties, (condos and townhomes) in the 60616 zip code. In 2015 there were 531 sales of condos/townhomes 1 and 2 bedroom units made up the ma...
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By Terri Buseman, Downtown Chicago
(RE/MAX Premier Properties)
Enjoy this compact town home located in the Prairie District of the South Loop.  Located right off of a professionally landscaped courtyard, this home is convenient to the Lakefront via 18th street.  This access brings you steps away from Soldier Field, Museum Campus, the Lakefront and Grant Park. The home itself contains 4 levels of living.  The first level includes a 1 car garage, family room , 1/2 bath and large fenced-in patio overlooking the courtyard.  The second floor is wher you will find the living room/sitting room with a fireplace, a kitchen and balcony off of the dining area.  The third floor includes 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, whereas the 4th floor contains a bonus room with a rooftop deck, overlooking Chicago's skyline. Enjoy the area restaurants, acces to public trasportatio...
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By Karen Winters, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff, Chicago, IL
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff Realty Group - Chicago, IL)
Candlelight Tours Of The Glessner House and Clarke House Museums   Experience a 19th century Christmas on historic Prairie Avenue and learn how the celebration of Christmas, as we know it today, began.  Special 90-minute docent led tours are offered this Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12 at the Glessner House and Clarke House Museums.   Each museum has been transformed for the holiday season.  The Clarke House is decorated in the style of the 1830's and 1840's, and the Glessner House in the style of the late 19th century. These special tours are this Saturday and Sunday only at 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 each evening.  General Public Tickets: Adults  $18, Children 8-12 $14 Museum Member Tickets:  Adults  $15, Children 8-12 $11 Pre-paid reservations are required.  For more information and to ...
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By The Scovell Team
(Rubloff)
The Scovell+Sabatini Team | Rubloff Residential Properties | 312-914-1045 1717 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL TOWER RESIDENCE WITH LAKE VIEW 1BR/1BA Condo $1,400/month   Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial   Sq Footage 786 Parking Unspecified   Pet Policy No pets Deposit $1,400     DESCRIPTION Live in this 1 Bedroom Tower Residence. Southern Exposure floods the condo with Light! Views from balcony of the Lake and Skyline.  Hardwood floors throughout.  Kitchen has granite countertops and breakfast bar.  In unit washer and dryer! Extra large walk-in closet in bedroom for extra storage. Building boasts, fitness center, doorman, party center, garage parking available for additional $175 monthly.   see additional photos below     RENTAL FEATURES Air conditioningCentral heatWalk-in closetHard...
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