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Zillow has 415 homes for sale in Chicago IL matching Open Loft Style. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
Feb 10, 2018 · There are two primary types of lofts in Chicago – timber lofts (industrial loft conversions) and new construction lofts. Three Chicago neighborhoods where you are more likely to find these classic and sometimes contemporary homes are West Loop, River North, and South Loop.
There are currently 9 homes for sale matching loft style condo in Chicago at a median listing price of $360K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Chicago stay on the market for 53 days and receive 3 offers.
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Lofts are cool, sexy, dramatic fun spaces bristling with character and rich in visual appeal – and that’s why the term is used so loosely by real estate agents. Not everything that’s called a loft is a loft. Strictly speaking, a loft is a large, open, flexible space in an older industrial, warehouse or office building that has been converted to res...
Most loft buildings in Chicago are between two and seven stories tall, of either mill timber or concrete construction, with brick exteriors. Some buildings have terra cotta facades and many feature terra cotta ornamentation. Older loft buildings are usually overbuilt with regard to residential use. They were designed for heavy machinery, storage of...
The elements that give lofts their aesthetic appeal often give rise to issues that loft buyers need to consider. Sound transmission between units is a problem experienced by many loft residents. Sound transmission through floors tends to be more of an issue in timber than in concrete buildings. Lateral sound transmission between units can also be a...
Residential loft conversions can be found in most of Chicago’s older neighborhoods, where industrial and office uses once flourished. The earliest loft developments were near downtown (Printers Row, South Loop, West Loop and River North) and in once-fringe now-pricey parts of established neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park, Lake View and Ravenswood....
Some of the new loft developments are eligible for the Illinois Property Tax Assessment Freeze program, which can provide substantial tax savings to owner-occupant purchasers of certain historic properties. The program freezes property tax assessments for 8 years at the level prevailing when the renovation of the property began. After the expiratio...
It’s easy to be distracted by the sex appeal of loft living. Don’t be. Work with a real estate agent / home inspector / attorney / lender team all of whom have experience with lofts in the area you’re considering. Loft development has been an activity with low barriers to entry. That’s good for developers, but not good for buyers. Look for a develo...
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Sep 30, 2024 · Chicago loft for sale and Loft developments have transformed formerly run-down industrial areas into modern, chic enclaves that epitomize contemporary city living. Nowadays, lofts are often found in the most cutting-edge of neighborhoods like the West Loop and South Loop in Chicago.
Zillow has 602 homes for sale in Chicago IL matching Loft Space. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place.
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Here are some of our favorite “true” Chicago loft buildings by neighborhood. If you’re seeking a vintage loft conversion, we recommend browsing these buildings as a starting point. We know many Chicago loft buildings and can assist you with buying, selling or renting in any building.
