The Best Loft Buildings in Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood
Posted by Helaine Cohen on
Although you might think of Lakeview as a north side neighborhood that’s full of vintage courtyard condo buildings, upscale newer construction single-family homes, and towering high-rise apartments positioned right on the lakefront, it’s also home to some of the coolest loft conversions you’ll find anywhere in Chicago.
From converted old bank buildings and schools to chic new loft developments with a little more of a modern look and feel, the diversity and variety of lofts for sale in Lakeview present some very special opportunities to Chicago area homebuyers specifically looking for an authentic loft space.
The other upside to Lakeview lofts is that in many cases, you’ll likely find listing prices that are a whole lot more affordable than in many…
2016 Views, 0 Comments
High ceilings, oversized windows and fantastic river views are just part of the appeal of living at 1000 N Kingsbury. The property not only offers a prime location near the Riverwalk, but also plenty of impressive offerings.
Looking for an affordable, entry-level loft? These Chicago loft buildings are perfect for today's first-time home buyer.
If you're in the market for a lavish and luxurious loft in Chicago, we have a number of places that may just be the perfect fit. And lucky for you, each currently has available inventory - but probably not for long!
Timber lofts are some of the coolest properties you’ll find on the Chicago real estate market. Often housed inside old warehouses and re-vamped industrial buildings, most timber lofts for sale in Chicago also feature huge open layouts, sprawling exposed brick walls, and expansive industrial-size windows that let in plenty of natural light. But because of their uniqueness and high-level of desirability, timber lofts in Chicago are often quite pricey, unless you’re lucky enough to find an available unit inside one of these fabulous buildings…
While several downtown neighborhoods like River North, Printer’s Row, and the West Loop are well-known for their residential loft conversions, buyers can also find some pretty unique loft opportunities up on Chicago’s north side as well. And while options may be a little more scattered throughout the area, here are three great buildings to consider if you won’t settle for anything less than a sweet new loft just outside of downtown.
Lofts in Chicago are often some the fastest moving properties on the market, which is especially true for mid-level units priced somewhere between $300,000 and $400,000. In neighborhoods like the West Loop, condos and lofts at nearly every price point are selling faster than ever, and even in other parts of the city like River North and the South Loop, you’ll find that a well-priced loft-style condo won’t last long. So if you’re working somewhere inside of that $300,000 to $400,000 budget, jump start your loft search by seeing what’s currently available inside these top loft conversions.
Bucktown is one of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods right now, and lofts are among the most sought-after properties in the area. While you might associate the high timber ceilings and spacious open layouts of a residential loft with certain buildings found over in the West Loop or River North, Bucktown also has a pretty deep inventory of loft conversions that won’t leave you disappointed as a prospective home buyer. And despite limitations of availability, here are 3 Bucktown loft buildings that all have at least one unit currently listed for sale at the time of this post: