June 2010

Andersonville, Chicago's hidden neighborhood

By local real estate expert Eric Carlson

If you don’t live on the north side of Chicago, you may not know about one of its best kept secrets.  Andersonville, first established in 1855 by Swedish immigrants, has grown and developed from a small farming community into a diverse pedestrian friendly neighborhood centered around Clark Street. 

Andersonville is home to a variety of great restaurants from Japanese, Thai, Italian, Mexican and French fare to Southern, Middle Eastern and Korean all within a few blocks.  Nightlife ranges from local Sports bars and Irish pubs to more sophisticated wine and martini bars.  Book sellers, furniture boutiques, antiques shops, health clubs, spas and clothing stores line a

1143 South Plymouth Court #111

This home has been recently remodeled to the studs using the best of materials.  Some of the special features you will find are hardwood floors laid on an angle, maple kitchen cabinets with 1 ½ inch granite counters, upgraded stainless appliances, designer floating staircase, spectacular marble baths with Grohe fixtures, office outfitted with maple cabinets and granite and professionally organized closets.  Lounge on your oversized patio or walk steps to the community pool.  Conveniently located in Dearborn Park  close to shops, entertainment, parks, transportation, museums, restaurants …and I could go on.  Come view this special 2 bedroom 2.1 bath home and community for yourself.  Call Ted Guarnero at 312.810.6693 for a