3412 W Shakeaspeare Ave
Logan Square is probably one of the hottest real estate markets in the city right now, so it's rare to find a good deal. But this house - though a long 18 minutes walk or a short bus ride from the nearest El stop - looks pretty good.
It's a classic Chicago worker's cottage, built in 1891. The lines on this house are simple and practical, without a lot of ornamentation, but it has great light and seems to feel clean and fresh. The kitchen could use a small cosmetic update, but the backyard has a great deck with a pergola that's begging for some clematis.
3 beds, 2 baths, 390k.