The Preppy Realtor

I say I have a lot of favorite residential buildings in Chicago, but this is absolutely top three.. THE PATTINGTON. I am lucky enough to have a home for sale in this grand double courtyard building that, when built, was the largest apartment complex in Chicago. (If you'd like a private tour of this elegant residence, send me a DM, but for a bit more info on this beauty, read on! )

While the rooms are smaller than in some grander buildings, the Pattington remains Chicago's most impressive open-court apartment complex of its day. Built for James E. Patton of Milwaukee, its two connected courtyards reflect a physical layout that would become extremely popular among Local flat builders, although rarely of this size or elegance. Ten entrances enable residents of the more than 70 residences to retain some level of privacy while reducing traffic on individual stairwells and landings. In this walk-up, freight elevators were intended to ease the task of moving heavy furniture and appliances. The gold brick and stone building, running 422 feet along Irving Park, has some refined neoclassical ornamenta-tion, including column-flanked portals and a balustraded walkway.
Originally built for rental purposes, the Pattington incorporated concrete as part of its fireproofing method, used previously, promoters declared, only for industrial or commercial purposes. The Pattington has been a condominium since 1977.

So excited to be able to help these amazing "new Chicagoans" find a fabulous vintage Lakeview apartment. A belated welcome to Chicago, Stella and Riley!!!!!

NEW LISTING ALERT! This is a special one - I have LOVED the Pattington since I first explored one of the grand residences many years ago - and recently I was lucky enough to attend a informational discussion about the history and the architecture of this beautiful, historic structure. Now we are offering residence for sale, and it's stunning. Estimated at approximately 1600 square feet, this two bedroom home with parking available is offered at $449,000. for a private tour!

674 W Irving Park Road #F6, Chicago, IL 60613 | MLS# 12648113 | @properties Chicago Area WELCOME TO PATTINGTON, built in 1904, is on the National Register of Historic Places. This elevator building is located in prime East Lakeview. This beautiful, incredibly bright, vintage, second-floor 2-bedroom, 1-full bath + 1 powder room, with washer/dryer in unit is spacious (approximately 1,600....

What's that? Another fabulous listing? Come see us this weekend at this fabulous 3 bedroom 2 bath home (with parking, in unit laundry, outdoor space and more more more more more!)

Offered at $750,000

12pm - 2pm both Saturday and Sunday

4743 N Clark Street #4N, Chicago, IL 60640 | MLS# 12641183 | @properties Chicago Area CHASE PARK: Welcome home to this stunning, top-floor penthouse overlooking the park in a boutique, all brick, elevator building. This special home features three bedrooms, two baths, a front facing balcony with a retractable SUNSETTER awning, and attached garage parking with an Electric Vehicle (EV)...

Come see me at my open house this weekend - Sunday 1pm - 2:30. Fabulous one bedroom home along the lake - and it's dog friendly!

2500 N Lakeview Avenue #903, Chicago, IL 60614 | MLS# 12640794 | @properties Chicago Area PRIME LINCOLN PARK LOCATION: WELCOME TO 2500 N. LAKEVIEW, one of the few dog friendly high-rises along the lakefront! Stunning and recently gut-renovated one-bedroom, one-bath with spectacular park and lake views! The newly redesigned-floor plan provides a bright open space with a generous number of...

Relationships matter. Does your agent have a great network of other agents? Does he or she have a solid reputation for being responsive, detailed, and kind? My Lakeview seller recently sold his home as a POCKET LISTING - which got him nearly 5% MORE than his asking price. All of this was done quickly, easily and professionally because the buyers' agents and I have a great relationship and were able to come to terms on the deal exactly as my seller had hoped. Again- this home never hit the public market, so ask, when engaging a realtor - "what are your relationships with other agents like? Do you have a solid network of agents already? What can you do to make my life easier during this stressful process?"

I'd love to help you as well - let me know if you are interested in buying or selling in the next 12 months... or beyond!

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Another great year in the books! Honored, humbled and proud to have had a successful 2025 - helping buyers and sellers in the city and suburbs and to be recognized by my agency for being a top producer - the Altitude Award is given to agents who sell between $20 and $50 million in a single year. If you or any of your friends are considering a purchase or sale this year (or beyond!), I would be incredibly grateful for the referral!

New listing alert! Awesome South Loop one bedroom 1.1 bath with balcony (and optional parking). DM me for a private showing! Pics below....

1133 S Wabash Avenue #303, Chicago, IL 60605 | MLS# 12612565 | @properties Chicago Area HOT SOUTH LOOP - Cosmopolitan Lofts!! Available for immediate move-in. Absolutely STUNNING, designer 1-bedroom, 1-bath + powder room, with a balcony and optional heated garage parking with private EV charger available for purchase in a boutique ELEVATOR building. This beautiful brick and timber loft...

A HUGE amount of gratitude to my wonderful seller clients who entrusted me to sell their gorgeous Southport Corridor home. After two of the busiest open houses, my clients selected an amazing pair of buyers who were a dream to work with.

My sellers were over the moon because we were able to sell their home for $75,000 OVER the asking price! Just think what I can do for you (and your friends too!)
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New Listing Alert! Fabulous River North two bedroom with an amazing terrace!!!! Open house this weekend - OR - DM me for a private showing!!!! You won't want to miss this amazing 2 bed 2 bath loft - check out the photos and let me know what you think!!!

900 N Kingsbury Street #744, Chicago, IL 60610 | MLS# 12592781 | @properties Chicago Area HOT RIVER NORTH- WELCOME TO DOMAIN, 900 N. KINGSBURY. This stunning, open concept, split floorplan 2-bedroom, 2-bath has a MASSIVE 30x25 PRIVATE TERRACE! This sun-filled home with large windows has been completely remodeled with designer finishes throughout. This concrete loft is filled with charact...