New construction abounds on the North Shore, just as in the City of Chicago. North Shore Home Advisors will pause briefly to list a limited number of them here. We can provide greater detail for our blog readers on any of them, of course, upon request. So for your consideration:
Mallinckrodt In The Park - a magnificent project to convert the former Mallinckrodt College into condominium residences. Located at 1041 North Ridge in Wilmette, prices range from
Mallinckrodt In The Park - a magnificent project to convert the former Mallinckrodt College into condominium residences. Located at 1041 North Ridge in Wilmette, prices range from
$349,000 to $1,990,000. This is an 180,000 square foot Italian Renaissance structure, part of Wilmette's community since 1918, originally a convent and college, and more recently associated with Loyola University. Sales are targeted to buyers of a minimum age of 62 years.
The 900 Chicago Avenue Condominiums - brand spanking new construction at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Main Street in southeast Evanston. Where once stood a bank, there is now a modern mixed-use project of small retail outlets and residential units on the five upper floors. Not all units are sold yet, still time to get in. Literally across the street from the Main Street Purple Line "L" train station and Metra station, and across the other street to a smorgasboard of dining establishments that include seafood, Japanese, Italian (Trattoria D.O.C. rules!) and Americana (the Lucky Platter is a fixture in Evanston - at least stop in for a look at the ambiance.). And did I mentioned the choclatier? Yummy!
And then we have the Winthrop Club at 1567 Maple in Evanston. It is being billed as not only an
The 900 Chicago Avenue Condominiums - brand spanking new construction at the corner of Chicago Avenue and Main Street in southeast Evanston. Where once stood a bank, there is now a modern mixed-use project of small retail outlets and residential units on the five upper floors. Not all units are sold yet, still time to get in. Literally across the street from the Main Street Purple Line "L" train station and Metra station, and across the other street to a smorgasboard of dining establishments that include seafood, Japanese, Italian (Trattoria D.O.C. rules!) and Americana (the Lucky Platter is a fixture in Evanston - at least stop in for a look at the ambiance.). And did I mentioned the choclatier? Yummy!
And then we have the Winthrop Club at 1567 Maple in Evanston. It is being billed as not only an
elegant condominium building, but a decidedly "green" one. Winthrop Club has earned some 25 "credits" under the guidelines of the LEED rating system, developed by the United States Green Building Council. These credits were earned for sustainable site measures, water and energy conservation, characteristics of materials, resources and indoor environmental quality. Prices start in the $300's.
Moving up the Shore a bit to Wilmette, which has not seen a new construction project in quite some time, eventually there will rise from the former site of the Ford automobile dealership on Green Bay Road between Wilmette Avenue and Central, a lovely red brick mixed used project. The plans have just recently been approved by the Village of Wilmette, so details are sketchy right now. But North Shore Home Advisors have seen the renderings of the building designed by the architectural firm of Otis, Coglin, and Wilson, and we promise you will not be disappointed. It has a strong flavor of Prairie School of Architecture, and will be set back some distance from the sidewalks to avoid overpowering the block visually. The ultimate address for Metra commuters, this new condominium building will face the train station in Wilmette. Line up now to save your space!
And one more for today's blog, last but not least, is the elegant Winngate Condominium at 718 Green Bay Road. There are 13 planned units on three floors. Underground garage parking is featured, with choices of 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms. Each unit will have either a balcony or a patio.
Moving up the Shore a bit to Wilmette, which has not seen a new construction project in quite some time, eventually there will rise from the former site of the Ford automobile dealership on Green Bay Road between Wilmette Avenue and Central, a lovely red brick mixed used project. The plans have just recently been approved by the Village of Wilmette, so details are sketchy right now. But North Shore Home Advisors have seen the renderings of the building designed by the architectural firm of Otis, Coglin, and Wilson, and we promise you will not be disappointed. It has a strong flavor of Prairie School of Architecture, and will be set back some distance from the sidewalks to avoid overpowering the block visually. The ultimate address for Metra commuters, this new condominium building will face the train station in Wilmette. Line up now to save your space!
And one more for today's blog, last but not least, is the elegant Winngate Condominium at 718 Green Bay Road. There are 13 planned units on three floors. Underground garage parking is featured, with choices of 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms. Each unit will have either a balcony or a patio.
Designed for people looking for a maintenance free lifesyle, there are only seven units still available for your consideration. Six units have already been pre-sold. The first occupancies are planned to begin in early September. Construction is well underway now, so drive by the site, and then stop into the Winnetka Baird & Warner office at 714 Elm Street to get more detailed information from the sales team for The Winngate. Please call ahead to ensure a private appointment time: 847-446-1855.
This is but a small sampling of what's "new" on the North Shore. We'll outline more in coming days. Happy shopping!
This is but a small sampling of what's "new" on the North Shore. We'll outline more in coming days. Happy shopping!
6 comments:
All the new projects described in this posting are for condominiums. What about new single family houses on the North Shore? How do I find out if there are any, where they are, and their price tag? Thanks.
Most new construction single family homes on the North Shore are placed in one, or both, of the local multiple listing services. This allows the builder of the house to get maximum exposure to the widest pool of buyers. The most efficient way for the buyer to find and view these properties is through the services offered by a licensed Realtor, who is familiar with the new construction market and can advise the buyer on the value of one new house over another. Otherwise, the task is enormously time-consuming for the buyer, to sort out the new construction from "existing" homes, arranging appointments to view the property, and trying to compare the numerous "new builds" and create a buying strategy.
I'd agree that using a Realtor is often a smart strategy, and can be a time-saver.
But, buyers need to be aware that many new construction homes on the North Shore are never placed in the MLS, but sold directly by builders.
This is a first for me - after having seen many hundreds of blogs. All the blog commenters identify themselves by a name and neighborhood.
Someone might think that you were writing these comments yourself.
Hey Joe. Why not join the trend and identify your neighborhood?
Our goal in this blog is to be a resource for people who are moving to or within the North Shore or who have some sort of connection to the area.
In response to your initial comment, yes, many homes are sold directly by builders without MLS listing, however this is becoming less common in the current market with a bloated inventory of new construction competing for buyers. The builders who were finding that they could easily sell their projects on their own a few years ago, are now realizing that although they may be experts at development, effective marketing to the widest possible audience requires a very different set of skills.
I'd rather start my own trend - and besides, it's hard to join a trend that doesn't exist.
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