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Remember the story of the Great Chicago Fire, that started when Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern? Well, her mansion is for sale. How did she get a mansion? Her son, James Patrick O’Leary (aka “Big Jim”) built the ornate home for, and in honor of, his mother. He made his fortune in bookmaking as the so-called king of Southside gambling.
The asking price is $473,000, reduced from $599,877. The home is massive—with a total of 33 rooms, including a whopping 12 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. According to my research, it’s just a few blocks inside the border of a “Grade D” higher crime neighborhood, but a few blocks from a lesser-crime area.
Check it out- the Mansard windows spell out “MoM.”
And, that’s also Mrs. O’Leary’s face above the window, there.
The ceilings are about 12 feet high. When you walk in, there’s a foyer and a grand staircase going up. The house has four levels, with plenty of living space and an abundance of quirks.
The home will require a lot of work to bring it back to its full grandeur, but much of the interior woodwork and moldings are just as Catherine O’Leary left them when she died in 1895.
The current owner has lived here since 1991 and is downsizing. The home is being sold “as is.” Looks like they’re having an estate sale.
The realtor says, “It needs work. It needs updating and cosmetic work. Everything is still pretty original on the property, so there are a lot of cracked plaster walls and some pieces have fallen, so it definitely needs repairs,” adding that he is hoping that someone is ready to step up to the task.
Just look at the amazing original kitchen cabinetry.
“This is not a project for the average buyer. It has to be someone experienced restoring a property of this magnitude,” the realtor adds.
It’s not a property for the project-averse, but the rewards may be worth it for this slice of Windy City history. I mean look at it. It’s magnificent.
There are so many bedrooms.
Looks like they were using the basement as a game room, so it’s not creepy.
This is cool- her son, “Big Jim” had 2 walk-in vaults for all his money, in the house. “ The vaults are huge. You could walk inside of them, so just imagine how much cash James kept in these vaults,” said the agent.
It’s also the only house in Chicago that has it’s own fire hydrant.
The grounds need a little work, too, but they’d be lovely.
The back of the house is brick, and has a porch.
There’s also a carriage house on the property. This place could be gorgeous.
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/historic-mansion-with-link-to-great-chicago-fire/
#mrs. o'leary's house in chicago#chicago fire history#historic chicago house#old house dreams#mansion for sale in chicago#fixer upper mansion chicago
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Sunday, February 28, 2021 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)
WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?:
78th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS (CTV) 8:00pm
THE WALKING DEAD (AMC Canada) 9:00pm
TALKING DEAD (AMC Canada) 10:00pm
NEW TO AMAZON PRIME/CRAVE/NETFLIX CANADA/CBC GEM:
NETFLIX CANADA
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: UNTUCKED! (Season 12)
UNABOMBER – IN HIS OWN WORDS (Season 1)
2021 SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS
(TSN/TSN4) 10:00am: Tiebreaker
(TSN/TSN4) 2:30pm: Semifinal
(TSN/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 8:30pm: Final
NHL HOCKEY
(SN1) 12:00pm: Bruins vs. Rangers
(SN1) 3:00pm: Flyers vs. Sabres
(SNWest/SNPacific) 7:00pm: Red Wings vs. Chicago
(SNPacific/TSN3) 10:00pm: Jets vs. Canucks
MLB BASEBALL (SN) 1:00pm: Jays vs. Yankees
NBA BASKETBALL
(TSN2) 3:30pm: Clippers vs. Bucks
(SN1/SNEast/SNOntario) 7:00pm: Bulls vs. Raptors
(TSN2) 8:00pm: Warriors vs. Lakers
(SN1) 10:00pm: Hornets vs. Kings
PWHPA HOCKEY (SN360) 7:00pm: Minnesota vs. New Hampshire
HEARTLAND (CBC) 7:00pm: Tim seeks out help from an unlikely person when he finds himself competing in a polo match; Amy is concerned her daughter isn't adjusting well to her new reality; she makes a decision that worries Jack...and the HORSIES!
THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (CBC) 8:00pm: Eight bakers face endless crunchy and crumbly possibilities for Cookie Week.
SECOND JEN (Omni) 8:30pm: Jen and Mo attend an intimacy workshop with their partners to deal with repressed feelings and the floodgates open.
DEADLY DEED: A FIXER UPPER MYSTERY (CTV2) 8:00pm: Shannon Hughes has taken on a charity project renovating a grand old Victorian mansion. When a local banker is found murdered inside, Shannon must dust off the clues and cement the truth before her renovation becomes a demolition.
GIRL IN THE BASEMENT (Lifetime Canada) 8:00pm: The horrific story of Sara, a vibrant teen girl who was looking forward to her 18th birthday so she could move away from her controlling father, Don. Her world becomes extremely dark when her father imprisons her in the basement of their home.
NORTH KOREA: INSIDE THE MIND OF A DICTATOR (Nat Geo Canada) 8:00pm/9:00pm (SERIES PREMIERE): Experts take an in-depth look into Kim Jong-Un's mind as he tries to forge a future for his dysfunctional kingdom while maintaining tight control of his people.
BELGRAVIA (CBC) 9:00pm: Anne decides that honesty is required, and hopes that seeking confession with Caroline will appease her guilt and lay to rest the ghosts from her past. Anne has sorely underestimated Lady Brockenhurst, who sets about unearthing the families' secrets.
THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND: DRILLING DOWN (History Canada) 9:00pm: Matty Blake returns to Oak Island to connect to the countless people that the 225-year-old mystery, and the hit TV show that chronicles it, have impacted over the last decade.
DEADLY DECEPTION (T&E) 9:00pm: Desperate to escape her chaotic life, a Colorado woman reunites with her high school sweetheart in Florida, but the consequences of this decision will be fatal.
PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Makeful) 9:00pm: In search for the best portrait artist in the U.K. and Ireland with sitters Eddie Marsan, Sian Clifford and Paul Mescal.
LITTLE BIRDS (Starz Canada) 9:00pm: Hugo struggles with unfinished business that Lucy's father asked him to take care of. Adham finds his royal bearing is of little help in the Interzone.
THE NEW AIR FORCE ONE: FLYING FORTRESS (Nat Geo Canada) 10:00pm: An in-depth look at Air Force One; the overhaul of the two presidential planes; exploring the cutting-edge technology.
THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND (History Canada) 10:00pm: Excitement grows when the team discovers evidence of wooden casks on the mysterious stone roadway; new research may have them closer than ever to locating the original Money Pit.
NO MAN'S LAND (Starz Canada) 10:25pm: Antoine and Sarya's unit get split up in the field; in the ISIS camp, Paul demands a reckoning; Stanley still has a few tricks up his sleeve.
DOOMSDAY BROTHERS (Adult Swim) 11:00pm: Mustants Gone Wild
#cdntv#cancon#canadian tv#heartland#the great canadian baking show#second jen#belgravia#the curse of oak island: drilling down#little birds#the curse of oak island#no man's land#doomsday brothers#curling#nhl hockey#mlb baseball#nba basketball#women's hockey
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Massive $30M Virginia Estate From 1776 Is Week’s Most Popular Home
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Built in 1776—a rather auspicious year for the United States—an enormous and well-preserved Virginia estate is this week’s most popular listing on realtor.com®.
Dripping in Americana and spanning nearly 1,500 acres of rolling, green Virginia soil, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house is a jaw-dropping 38,500 square feet of ornate, hard-carved touches, representing the very best the era had to offer. The grounds include several residences, farm and equestrian facilities, and even a shooting preserve.
While the historic home captured the bulk of the clicks this week, it was just one of the notable properties making up our eclectic Top 10 list this week.
There’s a San Antonio bungalow priced under $100,000, just begging for a savvy shopper to show it some love. Or a fully renovated Maryland home with the cachet of having once been owned by the famous hunting decoy carver Paul Gibson. Perhaps the North Carolina mansion built as a “tennis palace” with both indoor and outdoor courts will appeal to you.
No matter your game, we’re serving up all of this week’s most popular properties, if you’ll just scroll on down…
10. 618 Wena Ave, Homewood, AL
Price: $475,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1935 and designated an historical landmark, this Craftsman-style home has been meticulously maintained over the decades. Hardwood floors run throughout the three-bedroom home, and the bathrooms and kitchen have been recently updated. Located on a roomy lot in a desirable part of town, the postcard-perfect white brick exterior is what truly makes this home sing.
Homewood, AL
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9. 701 Ontario St, Havre de Grace, MD
Price: $450,000
Why it’s here: This lovely home was built in 1900, but after more than $200,000 spent on renovations, it’s ready to sashay into 2020. The fact that Paul Gibson, the famous carver of hunting decoys, once lived here only adds to the rich history and appeal. After two rooms were combined to create a master suite, the main house now has six bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and more than 3,000 square feet. A detached, two-story building on the property was used by Gibson as a studio and thankfully, has been left intact.
Havre de Grace, MD
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8. 127 Klein St, San Antonio, TX
Price: $89,900
Why it’s here: This fixer-upper sits on a prime slice of land near the newly developed San Pedro Creek. Built in 1927, the bungalow still has original hardwood floors in the living area, three bedrooms, and a utility room. The listing details state that the house needs some work, but it could be an outstanding buy for investors.
San Antonio, TX
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7. 14101 SW Hidden Hills Rd, McMinnville, OR
Price: $700,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1981, this fully remodeled, chalet-inspired farmhouse sits on a dreamy 10 acres of farmland. Indoors, views of the surrounding acreage are framed by an expanse of windows in the great room with high, vaulted ceilings. The three-bedroom home is spread over three stories filled with light and optimally laid out for entertaining.
McMinnville, OR
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6. 7946 Monroe Ave, Munster, IN
Price: $219,900
Why it’s here: About 25 miles south of Chicago, this remodeled three-bedroom home is a sweet deal in the middle of a desirable Indiana neighborhood with good schools, parks, and more. Upgrades include a new kitchen with stainless appliances and new hardwood floors.
Munster, IN
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5. 3406 Stagecoach Rd, Durham, NC
Price: $4,500,000
Why it’s here: This Southern plantation/tennis palace comes complete with both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, locker rooms, and a companion workout facility. The 21-acre property also includes a saltwater pool, guesthouse, in-law suite, and office space. The main house is a grand, formal five-bedroom mansion with nearly 13,500 square feet of living space.
Durham, NC
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4. 7506 Newburgh Rd, Evansville, IN
Price: $259,900
Why it’s here: Abraham Lincoln was a teenager living just 30 miles away when this historic home was built in 1827. Known as the Kenyon House on Newburgh Road, the three-bedroom home was built by Samuel Kenyon and is considered a classic pre-Victorian I-house. Antique features like the circular floor plan, hand-hewn beamed ceilings, and wide plank floors are married with modern amenities. The nearly half-acre property also includes a backyard covered porch and patio, as well as a detached garage with shop area.
Evansville, IN
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3. 50 Farnham Pl, Metairie, LA
Price: $2,749,000
Why it’s here: It’s the second most expensive home in this NOLA suburb. This custom five-bedroom estate is only four years old and measures nearly 6,000 square feet. It features custom millwork and cabinetry, wood floors, a media room, and a family room with a home theater system. The property also comes with its own saltwater pool, covered patio, and a whole house generator.
Metairie, LA
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2. 752 Harding Hwy, Newfield, NJ
Price: $339,900
Why it’s here: Sitting on nearly 3.5 acres in south Jersey, this Cape Cod-style home was built in 1925 and underwent a total renovation in 2008. It features a detached three-car garage, an irrigation system, asphalt driveway, and plenty of room to roam.
Newfield, NJ
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1. 7500 Ironwood Ln., Warrenton, VA
Price: $29,950,000
Why it’s here: While most of us can’t afford this incredible estate in Virginia, it’s easy to understand why the nearly 1,500-acre spread is attracting so much attention. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand home was built in 1776 and includes throwback extravagances like a two-story Georgian Revival stone carriage house, farm and equestrian facilities, a guesthouse, additional residences, and a shooting preserve.
Warrenton, VA
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Massive $30M Virginia Estate From 1776 Is Week’s Most Popular Home
realtor.com
Built in 1776—a rather auspicious year for the United States—an enormous and well-preserved Virginia estate is this week’s most popular listing on realtor.com®.
Dripping in Americana and spanning nearly 1,500 acres of rolling, green Virginia soil, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house is a jaw-dropping 38,500 square feet of ornate, hard-carved touches, representing the very best the era had to offer. The grounds include several residences, farm and equestrian facilities, and even a shooting preserve.
While the historic home captured the bulk of the clicks this week, it was just one of the notable properties making up our eclectic Top 10 list this week.
There’s a San Antonio bungalow priced under $100,000, just begging for a savvy shopper to show it some love. Or a fully renovated Maryland home with the cachet of having once been owned by the famous hunting decoy carver Paul Gibson. Perhaps the North Carolina mansion built as a “tennis palace” with both indoor and outdoor courts will appeal to you.
No matter your game, we’re serving up all of this week’s most popular properties, if you’ll just scroll on down…
10. 618 Wena Ave, Homewood, AL
Price: $475,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1935 and designated an historical landmark, this Craftsman-style home has been meticulously maintained over the decades. Hardwood floors run throughout the three-bedroom home, and the bathrooms and kitchen have been recently updated. Located on a roomy lot in a desirable part of town, the postcard-perfect white brick exterior is what truly makes this home sing.
Homewood, AL
realtor.com
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9. 701 Ontario St, Havre de Grace, MD
Price: $450,000
Why it’s here: This lovely home was built in 1900, but after more than $200,000 spent on renovations, it’s ready to sashay into 2020. The fact that Paul Gibson, the famous carver of hunting decoys, once lived here only adds to the rich history and appeal. After two rooms were combined to create a master suite, the main house now has six bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and more than 3,000 square feet. A detached, two-story building on the property was used by Gibson as a studio and thankfully, has been left intact.
Havre de Grace, MD
realtor.com
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8. 127 Klein St, San Antonio, TX
Price: $89,900
Why it’s here: This fixer-upper sits on a prime slice of land near the newly developed San Pedro Creek. Built in 1927, the bungalow still has original hardwood floors in the living area, three bedrooms, and a utility room. The listing details state that the house needs some work, but it could be an outstanding buy for investors.
San Antonio, TX
realtor.com
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7. 14101 SW Hidden Hills Rd, McMinnville, OR
Price: $700,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1981, this fully remodeled, chalet-inspired farmhouse sits on a dreamy 10 acres of farmland. Indoors, views of the surrounding acreage are framed by an expanse of windows in the great room with high, vaulted ceilings. The three-bedroom home is spread over three stories filled with light and optimally laid out for entertaining.
McMinnville, OR
realtor.com
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6. 7946 Monroe Ave, Munster, IN
Price: $219,900
Why it’s here: About 25 miles south of Chicago, this remodeled three-bedroom home is a sweet deal in the middle of a desirable Indiana neighborhood with good schools, parks, and more. Upgrades include a new kitchen with stainless appliances and new hardwood floors.
Munster, IN
realtor.com
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5. 3406 Stagecoach Rd, Durham, NC
Price: $4,500,000
Why it’s here: This Southern plantation/tennis palace comes complete with both indoor and outdoor tennis courts, locker rooms, and a companion workout facility. The 21-acre property also includes a saltwater pool, guesthouse, in-law suite, and office space. The main house is a grand, formal five-bedroom mansion with nearly 13,500 square feet of living space.
Durham, NC
realtor.com
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4. 7506 Newburgh Rd, Evansville, IN
Price: $259,900
Why it’s here: Abraham Lincoln was a teenager living just 30 miles away when this historic home was built in 1827. Known as the Kenyon House on Newburgh Road, the three-bedroom home was built by Samuel Kenyon and is considered a classic pre-Victorian I-house. Antique features like the circular floor plan, hand-hewn beamed ceilings, and wide plank floors are married with modern amenities. The nearly half-acre property also includes a backyard covered porch and patio, as well as a detached garage with shop area.
Evansville, IN
realtor.com
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3. 50 Farnham Pl, Metairie, LA
Price: $2,749,000
Why it’s here: It’s the second most expensive home in this NOLA suburb. This custom five-bedroom estate is only four years old and measures nearly 6,000 square feet. It features custom millwork and cabinetry, wood floors, a media room, and a family room with a home theater system. The property also comes with its own saltwater pool, covered patio, and a whole house generator.
Metairie, LA
realtor.com
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2. 752 Harding Hwy, Newfield, NJ
Price: $339,900
Why it’s here: Sitting on nearly 3.5 acres in south Jersey, this Cape Cod-style home was built in 1925 and underwent a total renovation in 2008. It features a detached three-car garage, an irrigation system, asphalt driveway, and plenty of room to roam.
Newfield, NJ
realtor.com
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1. 7500 Ironwood Ln., Warrenton, VA
Price: $29,950,000
Why it’s here: While most of us can’t afford this incredible estate in Virginia, it’s easy to understand why the nearly 1,500-acre spread is attracting so much attention. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand home was built in 1776 and includes throwback extravagances like a two-story Georgian Revival stone carriage house, farm and equestrian facilities, a guesthouse, additional residences, and a shooting preserve.
Warrenton, VA
realtor.com
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The price is right: What if I left Seattle and had Amazon money to shop for a home in Pittsburgh?
The view of a church across the street from a new condominium in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
I bought my house in Seattle way back when people who didn’t build software for a living were still able to afford houses. Now, as someone who is old enough to recognize a young tech worker or 12 in the local coffee shop, I spend much of my time in front of that house, yelling “Get off my lawn!”
And I daydream about where to go next in the U.S. with the riches of home equity.
GeekWire decided where I should go, at least temporarily, when the powers that be opened our own HQ2 in Pittsburgh for the month of February. So, with my week to explore and better understand why the city is on Amazon’s radar for an HQ, too, I set out to pretend I was shopping for a home in the ‘Burgh.
But rather than arrive in Pittsburgh like someone who maybe grew up there, and was returning after college or returning a little later to start a family, I thought it might be fun to drop in like a future Amazonian. If Pittsburgh ends up being selected for the tech giant’s second North American headquarters, Amazon has said 50,000 high-paying tech jobs and $5 billion in development will eventually follow.
In Seattle, the median price of a single family home is about $750,000. In Pittsburgh, the median price is $130,000. That price is the lowest among the 20 finalists for Amazon HQ2 — a list that includes cities such as Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, Denver, Atlanta and so on. Real estate website Trulia named Pittsburgh a top-three contender for HQ2 based on housing affordability data.
The Pittsburgh skyline from Mount Washington. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
For the sake of this experiment, Amazon pays me well. Like any good software engineer, I’m easily making $100,000 a year or more. After years of watching my young friends get priced out of markets in San Francisco and Seattle, I’m excited about the ability to flex my Amazon HQ2 paycheck in Pittsburgh’s housing market.
With a 20-percent down payment, the desire to pay no more than $2,500 a month (which is 30 percent of gross monthly earnings on my salary), a 30-year, 4-percent fixed-rate mortgage, 0.77 percent annual property tax rate, and $800 in home insurance per year, I’ve got some quality Pittsburgh neighborhoods in which to shop.
RELATED: New vs. old Pittsburgh quickly comes into focus, and tells a story that’s familiar in Seattle
With those criteria, Zillow told me I could afford 67 percent of the single-family homes/condos in Shadyside, between 52 and 82 percent of different parts of Squirrel Hill, and around 82 percent of up and coming Lawrenceville, where GeekWire’s temporary offices are located.
I could certainly maximize the return on my fake Amazon salary, or the imagined sale of my Seattle home of 20 years by shopping for lower-priced fixer uppers. But in this scenario, newish properties and nicely maintained or remodeled ones were on the list. And, because I’m coming from Seattle where the prospect of owning has dimmed for so many people, the objective in Pittsburgh was not to rent either a house or an apartment. (For what it’s worth, the average apartment rent in 2017 in Pittsburgh was $1,075 per month, down 3 percent from 2011, according to CBRE.)
A new property sits next to an older one in Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
My real estate agent for this adventure was Helen Cestra, a 27-year-old Pittsburgh native who went away for undergrad and grad school and returned to live and work in the city she loves. She’s not only close to family, she has worked for them for three years at Howard Hannah Real Estate Services, the nation’s third largest brokerage which bears the name of the man who founded it in 1957, her grandfather.
Cestra is a multi-million dollar producing realtor who has been recognized on a previous list of Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest and an upcoming list of 20 in the 20s — both by Whirl magazine. She lives in the city’s Shadyside neighborhood and she’s excited about changes that are happening now, and the potential for even more change if Amazon comes to town.
“For me, and I think a lot of my friends would agree, we all want to end up living in Pittsburgh and raising our families here,” Cestra said. “So we definitely care about the future of the city, so we want to see it be the best it can be.”
To drive home the point that I wasn’t shopping for my HQ2 home in other warmer, final-20 cities such as Los Angeles or Miami or Austin, it was cold and pouring rain when Cestra picked me up in Lawrenceville on Monday. Somebody doesn’t want me to leave Seattle, I thought.
February is a not an ideal time to list or shop for a home in a lot of places, Pittsburgh included — whether for the aforementioned weather, or the low inventory. But Cestra was game to show me some available Howard Hannah listings, and some that had just recently sold, while also giving me her very informative lay of the land by cruising the streets of several neighborhoods.
Lawrenceville: 2013 townhouse, $429,000 A townhouse in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
In this neighborhood of row houses, we started just a few blocks down from GeekWire and the busy Butler Street, with its mix of newer shops, bars and restaurants. The contemporary townhouse was offered at $429,000 and had just sold over the weekend. As the owner of a perpetually remodeled and well-maintained 1929 home in Seattle, I profess to having a love for older homes and the charm and character they possess.
I’m not against new construction entirely, especially if it fits in well with the surrounding neighborhood. I get it. I’ve looked at Dwell magazine. I like steel and concrete.
I just prefer stuff that looks like it’s stood the test of time and still has lots of stories to tell. This property had the space an Amazonian or two might need, and it had a nice backyard and garage, which is a plus when weighted against the prospect of living in a multi-unit development up above street level.
But it was unremarkable. In fact, my favorite thing about it was the view just across the street of a solid brick structure on the corner, with black trim that looked to me like an older Pittsburgh charmer.
Lawrenceville: 2016 condo, $409,000 A view up Butler Street in Lawrenceville, with a mural on the side of an older building. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) New businesses are situated new condos above. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
Back up on Butler street we checked out a unit in what was billed as the neighborhood’s “newest and hottest condominium building.” Businesses below included a tattoo removal space called Disappearing Ink. What better opportunity for a disaffected Seattleite than to live above the place where his or her bad life choices are lasered away?
This type of living definitely relies on the proximity of shops and places to eat as part of the urban charm, and was very reminiscent of what is happening across Seattle, where residences are stacked above coffee shops, banks, nail salons, gyms and everything else.
I’ve lived in apartments in older buildings, with businesses below, in the past. I always liked the high ceilings and big windows and the fact that people downstairs closed up shop at a nice time of day.
This condo’s highlight to me was the front-facing view across Butler Street to an old church. But with work beginning on a cleared part of the block in front of the church, I wondered whether the view might become obstructed by whatever rises out of that pit. More Seattle flashbacks.
Shadyside: 1880s mansion turned condo, $425,000 An old mansion that has been divided into condos sits high above the street in Pittsburgh. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
This property stands out as the most unique of the six I looked at with Cestra. The huge, old mansion sitting up above the street was converted to condos in the 1970s.
The property I looked at was three stories, with two bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. High ceilings and an ornate staircase greet visitors upon entry. But the space dedicated to showing off the front of the house definitely took away from the back, as the kitchen was very tiny.
A master bedroom upstairs was big enough for an Amazonian and 15 Amazonian friends to sleep in. And the stairs kept climbing to a third floor with another bedroom, a small office nook and a bathroom.
The house was meticulously maintained, and the current owner’s period decor gave it a luxurious, old Pittsburgh feel. I’m not sure it was for me, but it was amazing to see what $425,000 might get you in that type of setting.
Shadyside: 1995 Townhouse, $659,900 The Bakery Square development, where Google has offices, is visible from a townhouse “village” in Shadyside, in Pittsburgh. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
In a development called Village of Shadyside, we were just blocks from Bakery Square, the mixed use office/retail/housing center that is famously home to Google and much more. In fact, as we walked up the front steps of this townhome, I could see the Google signage and the tech giant’s flag waving down the street.
While renters may be attracted to Bakery Square’s housing options, I’m here to spend my fake Amazon salary on something I own, remember? But this property wasn’t going to be it.
Even with my Seattle understanding in tow, I wasn’t too stoked about spending over $600,000 in Pittsburgh for a three-bedroom unit. There was nothing that grabbed me in the house, and the view out the kitchen over the back deck was of a busy shopping plaza and McDonald’s across the street.
The best thing about it all was Cestra’s assertion that this little townhouse village had a pool in it somewhere.
Squirrel Hill: 1920 house, $599,000 Parts of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh feel like Seattle’s Queen Anne or Capitol Hill neighborhoods, with large older houses. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) The kitchen in this 1920 house definitely does not date to that period. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
From the street, this home reminded me a lot of my home in Seattle, perched up above a driveway and retaining wall and some landscaping out front. I do wish I had a large front porch, and I’d be into this property and it’s sweeping view up and down the quiet, tree-lined street.
I also liked a lot of the older charm inside the house, including decorative radiator covers and leaded glass windows. It had a newer kitchen which looked like it might have been part of an addition to the back of the house.
A narrow hallway upstairs led to a large master bedroom with cathedral ceilings and skylights at one end and a tiny and very cute baby nursery at the other.
Shadyside: 1925 house, $499,000 Howard Hannah realtor Helen Cestra stands on the front steps of a house in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside which attracted numerous bids and sold quickly after hitting the market recently. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
When do we move in?
If I had wanted this brick charmer in the heart of a desirable, walkable neighborhood, I would have had to beat out multiple bidders. The house sold as soon as it hit the market, Cestra said, thanks to its tasteful blend of old and new.
The talk of a bidding war finally made me feel like I was in Seattle. But this version was one that a lot of folks can still dream of. A home in the city for a family. And a price that reflected the hot neighborhood and the work put into the property. Granted, that price went up above $500,000, but that beats the $1 million price tags many Seattle neighborhoods are seeing now.
I loved the wide-open kitchen and hardwood floors. The tile work and double sinks in the upstairs bath were better than often less-stylistic condo fixtures.
The deck off the back and the view from the yard of other neighboring brick houses and buildings was quintessential Pittsburgh. I could only imagine how nice it must look with the trees filled in with green.
Final thoughts A mansion we drove past in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside, listed for $3.95 million. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
So, after riding around with Cestra and having her point out all that she appreciated about old and new Pittsburgh, I felt hopeful about what anyone moving to this city might find by way of housing. It’s certainly edging away from its highly affordable label, depending on who you talk to and what’s happening to their neighborhood. Talk of more new tech, even if it’s not Amazon, will continue to lead to changes across the city.
To be fair, in part of one day, I only saw a few neighborhoods which fit into a pre-determined criteria. We didn’t head to the North Side or the South Side or the Strip District or up to Mount Washington. We didn’t talk fixer-uppers, we didn’t talk schools, or even suburbia.
Much like they do in Seattle, apartments rise behind the saved facade of an older building (with a new Warby Parker glasses store in it) in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser)
If I was a future Pittsburgh HQ2 Amazonian, as I pretended to be today, I wouldn’t look to live in a future Seattle-style high-rise apartment building right on top of wherever the company builds its potential campus.
I’d head into the leafy hills around the city, and hopefully..
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Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are officially cutting ties with Chicago.
The Hills vet and her quarterback husband, who was recently released by the Chicago Bears, announced in March that they are relocating from the Windy City to Nashville. Now, the couple has put the moving process in motion, with Trulia reporting that they’ve has listed their seven-bedroom, ten-bathroom home for $4.75 million.
The price tag has increased slightly since they picked up the palatial pad in 2014 for $4.25, according to the Chicago Tribune. Located near Lake Michigan and coming in at 11,000 square feet, the house offered more than enough room for the family — which includes Cavallari and Cutler’s three children, Camden, 4, Jaxon, 2, and Saylor, 1. The castle-like mansion also boasts an indoor basketball court, theater room and wine cellar.
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Cavallari has frequently shared photos of the home on her Instagram, most often showing off the bright, white kitchen that boasts a marble island, dual fridges, double ovens and plenty of counter space. The cabinetry is also apparently very sturdy, as evidenced by the photo below of the 6’3″ NFL star perched atop it.
Five fireplaces, hardwood floors and a grand spiral staircase can be found elsewhere in the house, offering a plethora of spots to stop and take a selfie.
Outdoor space is in no short supply: the house sits on 1.5 acres of land. A three-car garage, large driveway, screen porch and access to a beach path are just a few of the exterior amenities.
RELATED: New Mom Cheryl Cole Selling Ultramodern English Country House for $6.5 Million to ‘Start a Life’ with One Direction’s Liam Payne, Says Designer
Cavallari admits she’s had a love-hate relationship with Chicago, initially anxious about being so far from the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. When she announced the move via Instagram however, she noted Chicago had become her home, writing “I’m really gonna miss this place.”
“I definitely am sad,” Cavallari told PEOPLE in April, but the couple is excited for their new home, planning to make Music City their permanent hub.
“Knowing that we’re going to be there for a very long time, if not forever, is a very exciting thing for me because my life is so hectic and so crazy that having a permanent home base is very comforting to me,” she says.
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Metallica Rocker’s Mansion Shreds the Competition on This Week’s Most Popular Homes
realtor.com
We had a rockin’ good time with the most popular homes on realtor.com® this week. A few familiar faces showed up, we made a couple of new acquaintances, and the list was topped by the magnificent mansion of a metal legend.
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett‘s San Francisco estate shredded the competition this week, picking up three times as many clicks as the No. 2 home. Any preconceived notions you have about what a rock star’s home looks like can be cast overboard once you get a look at his estate overlooking the ocean.
The charming 1920s home has a gleaming kitchen, clean lines, and quirky vintage touches throughout. With all of that in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, you get a classic composition.
There were a few other mansions that piqued your interest this week. You clicked on Georgia’s most expensive home, the foreclosed Wrigley Mansion in Chicago, and the Florida spread of a former MLB All-Star.
There are also plenty of affordable options this week. So turn the music up and scroll down…
10. Undisclosed address, Atlanta, GA
Price: $48,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s a chance to purchase your own museum! Georgia’s most expensive home has been on the market since 2014. Attention, budding art collectors with deep pockets: Everything under the roof—artwork, sculptures, and antiques—comes with the sale.
Atlanta, GA
realtor.com
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9. 2466 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL
Price: $7,150,000
Why it’s here: It’s the Wrigley Mansion, which has been on the market since 2014. The price on this historic home has fluctuated over the years. Now at just a tad over $7 million, the fabled piece of Windy City history is looking for a preservation-minded buyer to rescue it from foreclosure.
Chicago, IL
realtor.com
———
8. 2650 W Alex Bell Rd, Miami Township, OH
Price: $299,000
Why it’s here: Known as Walnut Hall, it’s a bit of a White House knockoff plopped down near Dayton. Built in 1830, the five-bedroom home and offers nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.
Miami Township, OH
realtor.com
———
7. 12219 Bolen Rd NE, Newark, OH
Price: $229,900
Why it’s here: Also in Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for a hobby farm, according to listing agent Jennifer Hardbarger. She told us people who’ve seen the 4-acre spread love the home’s recent renovations and the potential for the land. For those with an equine interest, she said the property is “horse ready” and could accommodate a number of ponies. Giddyup!
Newark, OH
realtor.com
———
6. 367 Arbor Rd, Lancaster, PA
Price: $142,000
Why it’s here: This A-frame is the fixer-upper of the week. Built in 1976, the three-bedroom home looks aged, but we think a new coat of interior paint, window washing, and yard work will go a long way to bringing this distinctive dwelling back to life.
Lancaster, PA
realtor.com
———
5. 79 Ridge Dr, Naples, FL
Price: $2,795,000
Why it’s here: It’s John Kruk‘s Florida getaway! The former first baseman spent a dozen years working for ESPN as an analyst, but he left the network after the 2016 season. With a career change, the ex-jock is shuffling his real estate portfolio.
Naples, FL
realtor.com
———
4. 401 W Whitaker Blvd, Huntington, WV
Price: $149,900
Why it’s here: Last week’s first-place finisher slid three spots this week. The former hunting lodge racked up a ton of interest when it landed on the market thanks to its low, low price. After receiving multiple offers, the historic home is pending sale.
Huntington, WV
realtor.com
———
3. 1210 N 13th St, Waco, TX
Price: $99,900
Why it’s here: Co-listing agent Amy Fackrell was a bit surprised to hear this home was so popular. She told us it’s a government-owned home, and she hasn’t received more than a couple of phone calls on it. So it’s all a mystery! She did add the home is only 4 years old and it’s not really a prime flipping candidate, because it won’t require much work beyond the carpet and paint. So much for a chance to appear on “Fixer Upper“!
Waco, TX
realtor.com
———
2. 811 W Whitton Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Price: $289,990
Why it’s here: You like us, you really like us! We featured this adorable home in our recent look at Mid-Century Modern homes available for under $300,000. Enough of you read the article, dug it, and clicked on the listings within to vault this desert beauty into the runner-up spot. The three-bedroom bargain has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and the result is simply rad.
Phoenix, AZ
realtor.com
———
1. 308 Sea Cliff Ave, San Francisco, CA
Price: $14,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s the home of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. His magnificent mansion in the city’s Sea Cliff neighborhood generated three times as many clicks as our second-place finisher. It’s a worthy winner—as long as the sun is out. The neighborhood is often plagued by San Francisco’s infamous fog, which you’ll see no trace of in the stunning pics of the manse. Even if you do get fogged in, the home’s cozy vibe will make the cloudy days seem A-OK. Fade to black!
San Francisco, CA
realtor.com
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Metallica Rocker’s Mansion Shreds the Competition on This Week’s Most Popular Homes
realtor.com
We had a rockin’ good time with the most popular homes on realtor.com® this week. A few familiar faces showed up, we made a couple of new acquaintances, and the list was topped by the magnificent mansion of a metal legend.
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett‘s San Francisco estate shredded the competition this week, picking up three times as many clicks as the No. 2 home. Any preconceived notions you have about what a rock star’s home looks like can be cast overboard once you get a look at his estate overlooking the ocean.
The charming 1920s home has a gleaming kitchen, clean lines, and quirky vintage touches throughout. With all of that in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, you get a classic composition.
There were a few other mansions that piqued your interest this week. You clicked on Georgia’s most expensive home, the foreclosed Wrigley Mansion in Chicago, and the Florida spread of a former MLB All-Star.
There are also plenty of affordable options this week. So turn the music up and scroll down…
10. Undisclosed address, Atlanta, GA
Price: $48,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s a chance to purchase your own museum! Georgia’s most expensive home has been on the market since 2014. Attention, budding art collectors with deep pockets: Everything under the roof—artwork, sculptures, and antiques—comes with the sale.
Atlanta, GA
realtor.com
———
9. 2466 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL
Price: $7,150,000
Why it’s here: It’s the Wrigley Mansion, which has been on the market since 2014. The price on this historic home has fluctuated over the years. Now at just a tad over $7 million, the fabled piece of Windy City history is looking for a preservation-minded buyer to rescue it from foreclosure.
Chicago, IL
realtor.com
———
8. 2650 W Alex Bell Rd, Miami Township, OH
Price: $299,000
Why it’s here: Known as Walnut Hall, it’s a bit of a White House knockoff plopped down near Dayton. Built in 1830, the five-bedroom home and offers nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.
Miami Township, OH
realtor.com
———
7. 12219 Bolen Rd NE, Newark, OH
Price: $229,900
Why it’s here: Also in Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for a hobby farm, according to listing agent Jennifer Hardbarger. She told us people who’ve seen the 4-acre spread love the home’s recent renovations and the potential for the land. For those with an equine interest, she said the property is “horse ready” and could accommodate a number of ponies. Giddyup!
Newark, OH
realtor.com
———
6. 367 Arbor Rd, Lancaster, PA
Price: $142,000
Why it’s here: This A-frame is the fixer-upper of the week. Built in 1976, the three-bedroom home looks aged, but we think a new coat of interior paint, window washing, and yard work will go a long way to bringing this distinctive dwelling back to life.
Lancaster, PA
realtor.com
———
5. 79 Ridge Dr, Naples, FL
Price: $2,795,000
Why it’s here: It’s John Kruk‘s Florida getaway! The former first baseman spent a dozen years working for ESPN as an analyst, but he left the network after the 2016 season. With a career change, the ex-jock is shuffling his real estate portfolio.
Naples, FL
realtor.com
———
4. 401 W Whitaker Blvd, Huntington, WV
Price: $149,900
Why it’s here: Last week’s first-place finisher slid three spots this week. The former hunting lodge racked up a ton of interest when it landed on the market thanks to its low, low price. After receiving multiple offers, the historic home is pending sale.
Huntington, WV
realtor.com
———
3. 1210 N 13th St, Waco, TX
Price: $99,900
Why it’s here: Co-listing agent Amy Fackrell was a bit surprised to hear this home was so popular. She told us it’s a government-owned home, and she hasn’t received more than a couple of phone calls on it. So it’s all a mystery! She did add the home is only 4 years old and it’s not really a prime flipping candidate, because it won’t require much work beyond the carpet and paint. So much for a chance to appear on “Fixer Upper“!
Waco, TX
realtor.com
———
2. 811 W Whitton Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Price: $289,990
Why it’s here: You like us, you really like us! We featured this adorable home in our recent look at Mid-Century Modern homes available for under $300,000. Enough of you read the article, dug it, and clicked on the listings within to vault this desert beauty into the runner-up spot. The three-bedroom bargain has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and the result is simply rad.
Phoenix, AZ
realtor.com
———
1. 308 Sea Cliff Ave, San Francisco, CA
Price: $14,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s the home of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. His magnificent mansion in the city’s Sea Cliff neighborhood generated three times as many clicks as our second-place finisher. It’s a worthy winner—as long as the sun is out. The neighborhood is often plagued by San Francisco’s infamous fog, which you’ll see no trace of in the stunning pics of the manse. Even if you do get fogged in, the home’s cozy vibe will make the cloudy days seem A-OK. Fade to black!
San Francisco, CA
realtor.com
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Metallica Rocker’s Mansion Shreds the Competition on This Week’s Most Popular Homes
realtor.com
We had a rockin’ good time with the most popular homes on realtor.com® this week. A few familiar faces showed up, we made a couple of new acquaintances, and the list was topped by the magnificent mansion of a metal legend.
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett‘s San Francisco estate shredded the competition this week, picking up three times as many clicks as the No. 2 home. Any preconceived notions you have about what a rock star’s home looks like can be cast overboard once you get a look at his estate overlooking the ocean.
The charming 1920s home has a gleaming kitchen, clean lines, and quirky vintage touches throughout. With all of that in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, you get a classic composition.
There were a few other mansions that piqued your interest this week. You clicked on Georgia’s most expensive home, the foreclosed Wrigley Mansion in Chicago, and the Florida spread of a former MLB All-Star.
There are also plenty of affordable options this week. So turn the music up and scroll down…
10. Undisclosed address, Atlanta, GA
Price: $48,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s a chance to purchase your own museum! Georgia’s most expensive home has been on the market since 2014. Attention, budding art collectors with deep pockets: Everything under the roof—artwork, sculptures, and antiques—comes with the sale.
Atlanta, GA
realtor.com
———
9. 2466 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL
Price: $7,150,000
Why it’s here: It’s the Wrigley Mansion, which has been on the market since 2014. The price on this historic home has fluctuated over the years. Now at just a tad over $7 million, the fabled piece of Windy City history is looking for a preservation-minded buyer to rescue it from foreclosure.
Chicago, IL
realtor.com
———
8. 2650 W Alex Bell Rd, Miami Township, OH
Price: $299,000
Why it’s here: Known as Walnut Hall, it’s a bit of a White House knockoff plopped down near Dayton. Built in 1830, the five-bedroom home and offers nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.
Miami Township, OH
realtor.com
———
7. 12219 Bolen Rd NE, Newark, OH
Price: $229,900
Why it’s here: Also in Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for a hobby farm, according to listing agent Jennifer Hardbarger. She told us people who’ve seen the 4-acre spread love the home’s recent renovations and the potential for the land. For those with an equine interest, she said the property is “horse ready” and could accommodate a number of ponies. Giddyup!
Newark, OH
realtor.com
———
6. 367 Arbor Rd, Lancaster, PA
Price: $142,000
Why it’s here: This A-frame is the fixer-upper of the week. Built in 1976, the three-bedroom home looks aged, but we think a new coat of interior paint, window washing, and yard work will go a long way to bringing this distinctive dwelling back to life.
Lancaster, PA
realtor.com
———
5. 79 Ridge Dr, Naples, FL
Price: $2,795,000
Why it’s here: It’s John Kruk‘s Florida getaway! The former first baseman spent a dozen years working for ESPN as an analyst, but he left the network after the 2016 season. With a career change, the ex-jock is shuffling his real estate portfolio.
Naples, FL
realtor.com
———
4. 401 W Whitaker Blvd, Huntington, WV
Price: $149,900
Why it’s here: Last week’s first-place finisher slid three spots this week. The former hunting lodge racked up a ton of interest when it landed on the market thanks to its low, low price. After receiving multiple offers, the historic home is pending sale.
Huntington, WV
realtor.com
———
3. 1210 N 13th St, Waco, TX
Price: $99,900
Why it’s here: Co-listing agent Amy Fackrell was a bit surprised to hear this home was so popular. She told us it’s a government-owned home, and she hasn’t received more than a couple of phone calls on it. So it’s all a mystery! She did add the home is only 4 years old and it’s not really a prime flipping candidate, because it won’t require much work beyond the carpet and paint. So much for a chance to appear on “Fixer Upper“!
Waco, TX
realtor.com
———
2. 811 W Whitton Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Price: $289,990
Why it’s here: You like us, you really like us! We featured this adorable home in our recent look at Mid-Century Modern homes available for under $300,000. Enough of you read the article, dug it, and clicked on the listings within to vault this desert beauty into the runner-up spot. The three-bedroom bargain has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and the result is simply rad.
Phoenix, AZ
realtor.com
———
1. 308 Sea Cliff Ave, San Francisco, CA
Price: $14,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s the home of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. His magnificent mansion in the city’s Sea Cliff neighborhood generated three times as many clicks as our second-place finisher. It’s a worthy winner—as long as the sun is out. The neighborhood is often plagued by San Francisco’s infamous fog, which you’ll see no trace of in the stunning pics of the manse. Even if you do get fogged in, the home’s cozy vibe will make the cloudy days seem A-OK. Fade to black!
San Francisco, CA
realtor.com
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realtor.com
We had a rockin’ good time with the most popular homes on realtor.com® this week. A few familiar faces showed up, we made a couple of new acquaintances, and the list was topped by the magnificent mansion of a metal legend.
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett‘s San Francisco estate shredded the competition this week, picking up three times as many clicks as the No. 2 home. Any preconceived notions you have about what a rock star’s home looks like can be cast overboard once you get a look at his estate overlooking the ocean.
The charming 1920s home has a gleaming kitchen, clean lines, and quirky vintage touches throughout. With all of that in one of the city’s most prestigious neighborhoods, you get a classic composition.
There were a few other mansions that piqued your interest this week. You clicked on Georgia’s most expensive home, the foreclosed Wrigley Mansion in Chicago, and the Florida spread of a former MLB All-Star.
There are also plenty of affordable options this week. So turn the music up and scroll down…
10. Undisclosed address, Atlanta, GA
Price: $48,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s a chance to purchase your own museum! Georgia’s most expensive home has been on the market since 2014. Attention, budding art collectors with deep pockets: Everything under the roof—artwork, sculptures, and antiques—comes with the sale.
Atlanta, GA
realtor.com
———
9. 2466 N Lakeview Ave, Chicago, IL
Price: $7,150,000
Why it’s here: It’s the Wrigley Mansion, which has been on the market since 2014. The price on this historic home has fluctuated over the years. Now at just a tad over $7 million, the fabled piece of Windy City history is looking for a preservation-minded buyer to rescue it from foreclosure.
Chicago, IL
realtor.com
———
8. 2650 W Alex Bell Rd, Miami Township, OH
Price: $299,000
Why it’s here: Known as Walnut Hall, it’s a bit of a White House knockoff plopped down near Dayton. Built in 1830, the five-bedroom home and offers nearly 5,000 square feet of living space.
Miami Township, OH
realtor.com
———
7. 12219 Bolen Rd NE, Newark, OH
Price: $229,900
Why it’s here: Also in Ohio, this is the perfect opportunity for a buyer looking for a hobby farm, according to listing agent Jennifer Hardbarger. She told us people who’ve seen the 4-acre spread love the home’s recent renovations and the potential for the land. For those with an equine interest, she said the property is “horse ready” and could accommodate a number of ponies. Giddyup!
Newark, OH
realtor.com
———
6. 367 Arbor Rd, Lancaster, PA
Price: $142,000
Why it’s here: This A-frame is the fixer-upper of the week. Built in 1976, the three-bedroom home looks aged, but we think a new coat of interior paint, window washing, and yard work will go a long way to bringing this distinctive dwelling back to life.
Lancaster, PA
realtor.com
———
5. 79 Ridge Dr, Naples, FL
Price: $2,795,000
Why it’s here: It’s John Kruk‘s Florida getaway! The former first baseman spent a dozen years working for ESPN as an analyst, but he left the network after the 2016 season. With a career change, the ex-jock is shuffling his real estate portfolio.
Naples, FL
realtor.com
———
4. 401 W Whitaker Blvd, Huntington, WV
Price: $149,900
Why it’s here: Last week’s first-place finisher slid three spots this week. The former hunting lodge racked up a ton of interest when it landed on the market thanks to its low, low price. After receiving multiple offers, the historic home is pending sale.
Huntington, WV
realtor.com
———
3. 1210 N 13th St, Waco, TX
Price: $99,900
Why it’s here: Co-listing agent Amy Fackrell was a bit surprised to hear this home was so popular. She told us it’s a government-owned home, and she hasn’t received more than a couple of phone calls on it. So it’s all a mystery! She did add the home is only 4 years old and it’s not really a prime flipping candidate, because it won’t require much work beyond the carpet and paint. So much for a chance to appear on “Fixer Upper“!
Waco, TX
realtor.com
———
2. 811 W Whitton Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Price: $289,990
Why it’s here: You like us, you really like us! We featured this adorable home in our recent look at Mid-Century Modern homes available for under $300,000. Enough of you read the article, dug it, and clicked on the listings within to vault this desert beauty into the runner-up spot. The three-bedroom bargain has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation and the result is simply rad.
Phoenix, AZ
realtor.com
———
1. 308 Sea Cliff Ave, San Francisco, CA
Price: $14,000,000
Why it’s here: It’s the home of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. His magnificent mansion in the city’s Sea Cliff neighborhood generated three times as many clicks as our second-place finisher. It’s a worthy winner—as long as the sun is out. The neighborhood is often plagued by San Francisco’s infamous fog, which you’ll see no trace of in the stunning pics of the manse. Even if you do get fogged in, the home’s cozy vibe will make the cloudy days seem A-OK. Fade to black!
San Francisco, CA
realtor.com
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