Deerfield Insider

Signs of the current market strain tend to show up in the form of reduced prices, foreclosures and short sales. A potential buyer can find some great deals if he or she keeps an eye out, and the townhome on 1171 Deerfield Road in Deerfield Gardens that was put up as a short sale not too long ago is a perfect example.

Built in 1952, this two bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome was listed for $219,000. This brick residence is close to all of Deerfield’s attractions, including the train station, library, park and retail outlets. A full basement will give you even more room and can be redesigned to fit your needs and lifestyle. Two parking spaces come with the unit, so you won’t have to walk blocks after you drive home.

The kitchen has stainless steel appliances plus 42 inch maple cabinets and the requisite granite counter tops. Hardwood flooring, a washer and dryer hook up, patio and plenty of closet space rounds outs the interior details.

This townhome complex is pet-friendly, so that’s always a plus if you’re an animal lover. And if you are looking for a place in the heart of Chicago, there are lots of New Homes in Chicago, Illinois.

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A recent listing came up for a condo at 1149 Deerfield Road, and the price was certainly something that might attract a first time buyer. At only $139,500 this one bedroom, one bath unit would probably be a good fit for a single student, retired person or even a young couple on a tight budget. The mid-rise building itself has only twelve condos in it, so it should be a relatively quiet location. Built in 1956, it has its share of vintage charm.

This particular condo has a 13×11 master bedroom, which is kind of tight but serviceable. The living room measures 16×15, so you could easily fit a couch, chair and entertainment cabinet in there. The kitchen is 12×8, so food prep is possible and not just microwave meals. Hardwood floors run throughout the condo and while there is no central air conditioning installed in the building, there are window units for cooling. One open parking space comes with the purchase of this condo and residents also have the use of an exterior storage building for personal items.

Available condos in Deerfield are often a rarity, and one at this price, even a single bedroom unit, often gets snapped up quickly. Besides the many attractions of living in Deerfield, including the local shops, restaurants and great school systems, it is only a short commute to downtown Chicago. And if you need to live closer to Michigan Avenue and not in the suburbs, you can use the Easy Chicago MLS Search to find some fantastic Chicago homes for sale.

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