Buyers on the market for an affordable condominium in Highland Park can find several units currently on the market in the neighborhood. The area currently has 18 units listed for sale.

The most affordable condominium for buyers to choose from in Highland Park is a two-bedroom and 1.5-bath unit located at 697 Green Bay Road. This unit is priced at $219,000. A smaller one-bedroom and one-bath unit that offers a total of 900 square feet of living space is also available at 1695 Second Street. This unit is priced at $250,000.

Buyers on the high end of the market also have a couple of great luxury condominiums to choose from in Highland Park. A three-bedroom and 2.5-bath unit that is located at 570 Vine Avenue has been reduced in price. This 2,200 square-foot unit is priced at $800,000, after originally being listed at $848,000. However, you’ll find the bigest bang for your money at 867 Laurel Avenue. This three-bedroom and 2.5-bath condominium offers a total of 3,173 square feet. This unit is priced just slightly higher, listed at $825,000.

Buyers on the market for both affordable and luxury North Shore Chicago Condos can find what they’re looking for in Highland Park.

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The real estate market in Mettawa continues to suffer a sharp drop in demand as many buyers wait on the sidelines for better market conditions. The neighborhood has seen fewer than 10 homes sold per year for the last five years.

According to data for the year 2007 from the Chicago Association of Realtors, a total of just 2 single-family homes were sold in Mettawa. In 2006, just 3 homes were sold, while in 2005, 5 homes were sold in the neighborhood. The high for the past 18 years was seen in 2001, when buyers picked up 12 single-family homes during the year.

Homeowners who sold their home during the year had to be ready for a long wait. It took an average of 289 days for homeowners and developers to find a buyer during 2007, up from 105 days in 2006.

Buyers focused on the most expensive homes for sale around the neighborhood, leading to a strong increase in the average sales price. The average sales priced was up by 17 percent in 2007, but prices for individual homes are not increasing at the same rate.

Buyers on the market for the best North Shore Chicago Real Estate should be able to find some great deals on luxurious single-family homes around Mettawa.

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