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West Loop Real Estate – 2011 YTD Sales

westlooplofts — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:10:11 +0000

Let’s take a quick look at Real Estate Sales in the popular

West Loop Chicago neighborhood. This report is based on

sales data from the MRED MLS system. It is based on

closed transactions from JAN-01-2011 through NOV-13-2011.

West Loop Chicago Real Estate - 2011 YTD Sales

CONDO SALES ANALYSIS:

1) 1 bedroom: 137 properties sold at a median price of $207,000.

2) 2 bedrooms: 216 properties sold at a median price of $302,500.

3) 3 bedrooms: 75 properties sold at a median price of $510,000.

4) 4 bedrooms: 5 properties sold at a median price of $610,000.

This should give you a good idea of current market values in the

West Loop. If you are thinking about buying or selling real

estate in the West Loop, please let me know.

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Until the next time,

Mark Killion
Keller Williams Realty
Chicago Consulting Group
24 HR Voice Mail:
312-242-1822

A new Target store is coming to the West Loop

westlooplofts — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:28:58 +0000

A new Target store is coming to the West Loop

A new Target store is under development near Racine and Jackson.
They have broken ground, and I am guessing this store will be ready
by the Spring of 2012.

New Target Store coming to the West Loop

Target already has a store in the South Loop near Clark and Roosevelt.
But, this new West Loop store will give local residents more options
for shopping.

Target should get a lot of business because there aren’t many shopping
choices in the immediate area. I usually go down to the Jewel store on
Ashland and Roosevelt. But, those Jewel lines can get pretty long.
Also, I find that Target usually has better prices than Jewel.
The only downside is that it may increase traffic congestion in the area.
Van Buren is already jam packed during Rush Hour. But, overall this
store should be good for the area.

Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
Chicago Consulting Group
24 Hour Voice Mail:
312-242-1822

Wal-Mart Grocery Store in the West Loop

westlooplofts — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:49:29 +0000

Wal-Mart Grocery Store in the West Loop

There is a new Wal-Mart Grocery Store in the West Loop.
This is actually the first Wal-Mart Neighborhood Grocery Store in Illinois.
It is in the Presidential Towers complex near Monroe and Clinton.
The store boasts a wide selection and the prices should be pretty good.

Wal-Mart Grocery Store in the West Loop - Chicago

Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
Chicago Consulting Group
24 Hour Voice Mail:
312-242-1822

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westlooplofts — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:18:27 +0000

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West Loop Restaurants

westlooplofts — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:56:14 +0000

There are tons of great restaurants and bars in the
West Loop neighborhood. Here is a list of some
great ones to try out. If you visit one of them,
please come back and leave a review!
Thanks…

Al’s #1 Italian Beef
601 W. Adams St.
(Classic beef sandwiches and hot dogs)
312-559-2333

Alhambra Palace
1240 W. Randolph St
(Mediterranean)
312-666-9555

Avec
615 W. Randolph
(Mediterranean)
312-377-2002

The Beer Bistro
(Bar)
1061 W. Madison St.
312-433-0013

Blackbird
(American Contemporary)
619 W. Randolph
312-715-0708

Carmichael’s Steak House
(American Contemporary)
1052 W. Monroe St.
312-433-0025

The Crossroads Bar and Grill
1120 W. Madison St
312-243-1113

Giordano’s
(Italian – Great Pizza!)
815 W. Van Buren St.
312-421-1221

Girl and the Goat
(“Top Chef” Season 4 winner)
809 W. Randolph
312-492-6262

Karyn’s on Green
(Vegan)
130 S. Green St.
312-226-6155

La Lagartija
(Taqueria)
132 S. Ashland
312-733-7772

La Sardine
(French bistro)
111 N. Carpenter
312-421-2800

Mac and Min’s
(Cajun/Creole, Salads, and Sandwiches)
1045 W. Madison
312-563-1008

One Sixty Blue
(American Contemporary)
1400 W. Randolph
312-850-0303

New Line Tavern
201 N Clinton
312-212-5463

Palace Grill
1408 W. Madison
312-226-9529

Prairie Fire
215 N. Clinton St
312-382-8300

Sepia
123 N. Jefferson
312-441-1920

Sushi Wabi
842 W. Randolph
312-563-1224

Union Park
228 S. Racine
312-243-9002

Veerasway
(Indian, Indian-American)
844 W. Randolph St.
312-491-0844

Vivo
(Southern Italian)
838 W. Randolph
312-733-3379

West End Bar & Grill
(American Contemporary)
1326 West Madison
312) 981-7100

Wishbone
(Southern cooking)
1001 W. Washington
312-850-2663

Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
Chicago Consulting Group
24 Hour Voice Mail:
312-242-1822

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Palace Grill – West Loop Restaurant

westlooplofts — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:11:44 +0000

Palace Grill – West Loop Restaurant
The Palace Grill is on Madison street in the West Loop.
It is about 1400 West. I love their sign in the window
that reads “Sorry – We’re Open”… LOL

Palace Grill - West Loop

Michael Jordan Statue on the Near West Side

westlooplofts — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 05:03:48 +0000

Michael Jordan Statue on the Near West Side
About 1 1/2 miles west of downtown Chicago, you will
find a statue of the legendary Michael Jordan.

It is at the United Center, which is home to the world
champion Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks.

Michael Jordan may be the most popular basketball
player ever. His statue will make sure no one ever
forgets his legacy with the Chicago Bulls.
I took a couple of pictures last weekend.
I hope you like them.

Michael Jordan Statue

Chicago BlackHawks Statue

Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty,
Chicago Consulting Group
716 East 47th St – Chicago, IL 60653
24 Hour Voice Mail: 312-242-1822
Website: www.WestLoopLofts.com

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West Loop Parks – Adams and Sangamon

westlooplofts — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:23:27 +0000

West Loop Parks – Adams and Sangamon
Another nice park in the West Loop is at Adams and Sangamon.
It is named the Mary Bartelme Park. It is named after the first
woman judge in Illinois.
But it’s also known as simply the Adams and Sangamon Park.
This park sits on 1.4 acres of land. It is a great place to bring
the kids. It is also a nice park for dogs. It actually has a
separate exercise area for dogs.
Five stainless steel fountain gates greet you at the northwest entry.
I took a few pictures the last time I was there.

West Loop Park - Adams and Sangamon

Mary Bartelme Park

Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty,
Chicago Consulting Group
716 East 47th St – Chicago, IL 60653
24 Hour Voice Mail: 312-242-1822
Website: www.WestLoopLofts.com

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West Loop Parks – Skinner Park

westlooplofts — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:22:20 +0000

West Loop Parks – Skinner Park
Skinner Park is the biggest park in the West Loop neighborhood.
It is near 1300 W Adams. It is behind the Whitney Young High School.
This park has a playground for the kids. There are also a couple of
baseball fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts.

If you are in the area, you should stop by and check it out.
Here are a few pictures that I took the last time I was there.

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Skinner Park

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Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty,
Chicago Consulting Group
716 East 47th St – Chicago, IL 60653
24 Hour Voice Mail: 312-242-1822
Website: www.WestLoopLofts.com

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West Loop Parks – Arrigo Park

westlooplofts — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:32:23 +0000

West Loop Parks – Arrigo Park

The Arrigo Park is on Chicago’s near West Side.
It is a little south of what most would consider to
be the West Loop neighborhood.
It is also close to the Tri-Taylor neighborhood and UIC.

It is near Loomis and Polk street (801 S. Loomis St.)
This park has been around since the late 1800s.
It has a great statue of Christopher Columbus.
This statue made its first appearance in the 1893
World’s Columbian Exposition.

I hope you enjoy the pictures. The next time that you
are in the area, you should drop by and check it out.

Until the next time…

Mark Killion, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty,
Chicago Consulting Group
716 East 47th St – Chicago, IL 60653
24 Hour Voice Mail: 773-469-4943
Website: www.WestLoopLofts.com

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