The number of pending sales for Chicago mansions in the first quarter rose 400% from first quarter 2013.* There were 5 houses with a minimum of 8,000 square feet with pending sales compared with 1 a year ago.
Actual sales were also up. There were 3 mansions sold in the first quarter compared to 1 a year earlier. Sales included:
- 469 W Superior, a newer mansion in River North, sold for $4,100,000.
- 4815 S Woodlawn, which was built in Kenwood for Thomas Wilson of Wilson and Company Meat Packing and Wilson Sporting Goods, sold for $2,702,000.
- 3806 S Michigan, the original home of the DuSable Museum of African American History, needed a complete rehab and sold for only $200,000.
The inventory of Chicago mansions for sale in the first quarter rose 3.1% from first quarter 2013. There were 33 mansions for sale compared with 32 a year earlier. The number of distressed listings (short sales and foreclosures) dropped from 2 to 1. Back in February I wrote about how inventory levels for Chicago mansions in the fourth quarter fell over 17%.
Chicago mansions are scattered around the city, but most are in Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast or River North
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Chicago Luxury Homes For Sale
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CHICAGO MANSION BUYERS
You need to be ready to buy when you find a home you want. If you will be financing your purchase, get your mortgage pre-approval before you start touring homes. Contact me for recommended mortgage consultants. If you’re paying cash, get a proof of funds letter from your accountant or banker ready to go. Contact me to get started.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR CHICAGO MANSION SELLERS
If your home is priced right when it goes on market, it should sell in less than 4 months. The average days on market was 122 days.
Mansions take longer to sell due to a smaller market for them. The inventory has only varied by a few homes during the past few years. If you’re considering selling your home, get our free home valuation.
CHICAGO MANSIONS FOR SALE
| City | Suburbs |
|---|---|
| All of Chicago | North Shore |
| Lakeview | Barrington Area |
| Lincoln Park | St. Charles & Wayne |
| Gold Coast | Naperville |
| River North | Oak Brook |
| Prairie District | Burr Ridge & Hinsdale |
| Hyde Park & Kenwood |
CHICAGO LUXURY CONDOS FOR SALE
Click below to see the downtown Chicago luxury condos for sale in your desired price range.
| $5M+ | $3M - $5M | $2M - $3M | $1.8M - $2M |
| $1.6M - $1.8M | $1.4M - $1.6M | $1.2M - $1.4M | $1M - $1.2M |
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*Information is based on data from Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED).
Fran Bailey specializes in downtown Chicago, Lincoln Park and Lake View condos, co-op apartments and houses. She has shared home buying and selling advice since 2006 and written about over 130 Chicago high rises. To schedule showings for any listings, get a 
