# Chicago: Top 5 Renovation Picks - Aug 08, 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** Chicago\ **Tags:** chicago, redfin, renovation\ **Created:** [August 9, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/chicago-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20356 "2025-08-09T02:53:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_properties/32/2809_2.png) [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/chicago-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20356/1 "2025-08-09T02:53:32Z")
## 6016 S Winchester Ave — $209,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1.5 ba / 1,142 sqft - Price per SqFt: $183 - Lot size: 3,100 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1918 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Off Site - District / MLS: Chicago Public Schools. / 12441617.0 - Status / Last Sale: Listing Removed / — - Summary: This well-maintained single-family home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with a bright and open living area. Recent updates provide a solid foundation for further renovations. - Renovation rationale: - Low entry price and reasonable price per square foot make this home an attractive renovation opportunity. - The older build year (1918) offers significant renovation upside. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The affordable price per square foot ($183) allows for a budget-friendly renovation, while the 3-bedroom layout offers flexibility for adding value through additional baths or modern updates. - Recommended renovation ideas: Consider updating the kitchen and bathrooms for modern appeal, and explore the potential of finishing the basement for extra living space. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/6016-S-Winchester-Ave-60636/home/13938352) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/68/bigphoto/617/12441617_0.jpg) ## 2909 N Sheridan Rd #908 — $210,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 1 bd / 1 ba / — - Price per SqFt: — - Lot size: — - Year Built / Type: — / Condo/Co-op - Parking: On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage - District / MLS: Chicago Public Schools. / 12432626.0 - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $210,000 Aug 7, 2025 - Summary: A spacious Lake View condo with beautiful views of Lake Michigan, featuring hardwood flooring and a cozy living area. - Renovation rationale: - Low entry price with potential for layout changes, such as adding a bath. - Smaller layout offers conversion potential for maximizing space. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The condo’s pricing allows for a low-cost entry into the market, with opportunities to increase value through strategic renovations. - Recommended renovation ideas: Explore converting the layout to add a second bathroom or enhance the kitchen with modern finishes. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/2909-N-Sheridan-Rd-60657/unit-908/home/13369774) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1130656_JPG/item_1.jpg) ## 8326 S Kostner Ave — $289,900 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1.5 ba / 1,933 sqft - Price per SqFt: $150 - Lot size: 3,125 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1960 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage - District / MLS: Chicago Public Schools. / 12441569.0 - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $289,900 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: This well-maintained raised ranch features a spacious living room and a full basement ready for finishing, offering a solid foundation for renovations. - Renovation rationale: - Mid-band price with a low price per square foot ($150) provides ample room for renovation budgets. - The older building offers significant renovation potential. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The combination of space (1,933 sqft) and the potential for modern updates makes this home a strong candidate for value-add renovations. - Recommended renovation ideas: Finish the basement for additional living space, and update the kitchen and bathrooms to enhance modern appeal. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/8326-S-Kostner-Ave-60652/home/13969937) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/68/bigphoto/569/12441569_0.jpg) ## 9157 S Union Ave — $268,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 1.5 ba / 1,215 sqft - Price per SqFt: $220 - Lot size: 10,890 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1957 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached - District / MLS: Chicago Public Schools. / 12431371.0 - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $268,000 Aug 5, 2025 - Summary: This updated 4-bedroom home features a refreshed kitchen and a finished lower level, providing ample living space for families. - Renovation rationale: - Mid-band price with a reasonable price per square foot ($220) allows for budget-friendly renovations. - The older build year (1957) provides significant renovation potential. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The large lot size (10,890 sqft) offers outdoor renovation opportunities, while the 4-bedroom layout supports potential for adding value through additional bathrooms or modern finishes. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the bathrooms and kitchen further, and consider enhancing outdoor spaces for family entertainment. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/9157-S-Union-Ave-60620/home/13106543) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1129705_JPG/item_6.jpg) ## 6016 S Winchester Ave — $209,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1.5 ba / 1,142 sqft - Price per SqFt: $183 - Lot size: 3,100 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1918 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Off Site - District / MLS: Chicago Public Schools. / 12441617.0 - Status / Last Sale: Listing Removed / — - Summary: This well-maintained single-family home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with a bright and open living area. Recent updates provide a solid foundation for further renovations. - Renovation rationale: - Low entry price and reasonable price per square foot make this home an attractive renovation opportunity. - The older build year (1918) offers significant renovation upside. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The affordable price per square foot ($183) allows for a budget-friendly renovation, while the 3-bedroom layout offers flexibility for adding value through additional baths or modern updates. - Recommended renovation ideas: Consider updating the kitchen and bathrooms for modern appeal, and explore the potential of finishing the basement for extra living space. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/IL/Chicago/6016-S-Winchester-Ave-60636/home/13938352) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/68/bigphoto/617/12441617_0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:16am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/chicago-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20356/2 "2025-08-15T10:16:15Z")
Your explanations are clear and to the point. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 3:27pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/chicago-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20356/3 "2025-08-15T15:27:22Z")
Love the sunset view on the third house ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 8:31am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/chicago-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-08-2025/20356/4 "2025-08-16T08:31:16Z")
Cheap renovations 🤩🤩