Homes picked for Marcie: Chicago around $291K

The unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the second floor, with hardwood floors throughout and a kitchen featuring granite countertops and a full appliance package. HOA is $405 per month and includes heat, water, and trash service, plus one assigned exterior parking space.

Ask about the HOA's reserve fund status and any upcoming special assessments.

Best for: A buyer who wants a condo with parking and hardwood floors

Remodeled 4‑bed/3‑bath two‑story home offering 1,800 sf at $150 per sq ft, sitting on a 3,049 sf lot with a private fenced backyard and 2‑car garage (2 parking spaces total). Listed just one day ago and noted for very low property taxes despite being built in 1890.

Ask about the exact property tax amount, any special assessments or HOA fees, and the condition of the unfinished basement.

Best for: A buyer who wants a garage and a fenced yard

Corner unit with 1,600 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 1 deluxe bath and a private balcony; includes a garage space, open porch, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and a $400/month HOA fee.

Ask about what the $400 HOA fee covers and whether there are any pending special assessments.

Best for: Buyer needing a garage and balcony

The 944 sq ft brick home sits on a 3,750 sq ft lot and includes a full basement that could accommodate an extra half bath. It offers 2 car garage parking and a price per square foot of $300, with the property listed as‑is and priced for renovation.

Ask about the condition of the foundation and mechanical systems, any special assessments, and the property tax bill.

Best for: A buyer who wants renovation potential and off‑street parking

The 1957 two‑story home provides 1,400 sq ft of living space on a 4,375 sq ft lot, with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a 2‑car garage and 2 total parking spaces, and a large unfinished basement. Recent updates include new flooring, hardwood floors, new plumbing, newer mechanicals, new windows and tuckpointing, and the price works out to $214 per sq ft; it’s 10.3 mi straight‑line to the Loop.

Ask about the scope of the as‑is sale, any pending special assessments, and the condition of the newer mechanical systems.

Best for: Buyer needing a garage and basement finish potential

Renovated 5‑bed, 2‑bath ranch offers an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors throughout the 1,750 sq ft interior, a new roof, and a full basement; the property includes a 2‑car garage, 2 parking spaces, and sits on a 3,781 sq ft lot 14.4 mi straight‑line from the Loop.

Ask about the roof warranty, basement waterproofing, and the current property tax bill.

Best for: A buyer who wants a garage and extra living space

Garden-level condo with open floor plan, hardwood floors and a fireplace; 2‑bed, 2‑bath, 1,000 sq ft at $300 per sq ft and HOA $293/month, 4.8 mi straight‑line to the Loop.

Ask about what the HOA covers, parking availability, and any special assessments.

Best for: A buyer who wants a garden-level condo with a fireplace

This 1‑story, 1,600‑sq ft condo offers three bedrooms, two baths and a separate office, plus a gas fireplace, Juliet balcony and a private deck. Built in 2005, it includes two tandem gated parking spaces and a $250 monthly HOA, and sits about 4.6 mi straight‑line from the Loop.

Ask about what the HOA fee covers, the condition of the building’s mechanical systems, and the specifics of the tandem gated parking arrangement.

Best for: Buyer needing home office and dedicated parking

At 1,100 sq ft the loft-style unit has a private double balcony overlooking the park and in-unit laundry. The elevator building adds an exercise room, bike room, storage and a rooftop lounge, and the HOA runs $792 a month, so weigh that in the payment.

Ask about what the HOA fee covers, any pending special assessments, and confirm the nature of the one parking space.

Best for: A buyer who wants a balcony and building amenities

This first‑floor 2‑bed/1‑bath condo includes in‑unit laundry, central air, hardwood floors throughout, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, and a large private storage room; the building was rehabilitated in 2015. HOA is $347 per month and the unit is 5.6 miles straight‑line from the Loop.

Ask about what the HOA fee covers, parking availability, and any pending special assessments.

Best for: A buyer who wants in‑unit laundry and extra storage

This top‑floor condo offers 1,535 sq ft of living space with 3 beds, 2 baths and a brand‑new roof, and it’s priced at $212 per sq ft. The kitchen features granite counters, abundant cabinets, a pantry, stainless‑steel appliances and a brand‑new dishwasher, and the unit includes one parking space and is 9.5 mi straight‑line from the Loop.

Ask about the HOA fees and what they cover, any special assessments, and the property tax bill.

Best for: A buyer who wants a top‑floor condo with parking and modern kitchen

Top‑floor soft loft from 1927 with hardwood floors, exposed brick and a private rear deck, plus an updated kitchen; HOA is $267 per month and the unit is 7 straight‑line miles from the Loop.

Ask about what the HOA fee covers, the availability of street parking, and any upcoming special assessments for this older building.

Best for: A buyer who wants a deck and street parking