$495,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

1218 W Carmen Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60640

Little Vietnam Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,277 Sq Ft
$322/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$388 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • 3-minute walk to Argyle Station
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 1-minute walk to Carmen Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Experience the best of Andersonville in this sunny two bedroom, two bathroom condo overlooking quaint Carmen Park! This beautiful unit boasts an open living/kitchen/dining floor plan *flooded* with natural light. Vaulted ceilings with skylights create an expansive experience. Kitchen is perfect for cooking and hosting with plentiful counter space and a large island. Primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and ensuite primary bathroom with double bowl sinks. There is parking for TWO vehicles with an in-garage car lift. Ideally located near the Red Line, lakefront, Foster Beach, grocery stores, and an array of dining and entertainment options, this home places you at the center of it all. Enjoy a short walk to Argyle Street's vibrant dining scene and Andersonville's beloved shops and cafes! Freshly painted a soft white, all you need to do is move-in and be settled by summer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie LoVerde

Baird & Warner License #475156302 Listed on: 03/20/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Ciochon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129080

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,474

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

HOA Fees

  • $322 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,277 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Fenced
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Tim@Propertypartner365.Com Association, Phone Number (800) 901-5431
  • Property managed by Tim

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,474

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$322 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1277
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1277
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1277
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1277
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1277
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 499900
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Other, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 322
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Tim
  • Management Contact Name: tim@propertypartner365.com
  • Management Phone: 800-901-5431
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6473.94
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Ryan Michael W and Ryan Aubrey E
Bought by
Rivers Jonathan D and Osadchuk Kateryna
Seller's Agent
Stephanie LoVerde
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Ciochon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-0.98%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.30%
Original Mortgage
$470,250
Outstanding Balance
$469,438
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,071

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2014
Closed on
Jul 7, 2014
Sold by
Yee See F and Truong Dan Q
Bought by
Ryan Michael W and Ryan Aubrey E
Seller's Agent
Quang Tran
Chicago Realty Brokers, LLC
Buyer's Agent
James Diestel
Fulton Grace Realty
List Price
$289,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2011
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Yee See F and Truong Dan Q

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2010
Sold by
Hayes Joel P
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2006
Sold by
1218 & 1220 N Carmen Llc
Bought by
Hayes Joel P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,475
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $495,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $280,000 Multiple
Special Warranty Deed $140,000 Atgf Inc
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $405,000 Ct
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $470,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $246,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $362,475 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $495,000 -1.0% $388 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $499,900 +78.5% $391 / Sq Ft
07/07/2014 07/07/14 Sold $280,000 -3.1% --
06/12/2014 06/12/14 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2014 05/13/14 For Sale $289,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,474 $40,352 $9,881 $30,471
2023 $6,993 $34,000 $7,945 $26,055
2022 $6,993 $34,000 $7,945 $26,055
2021 $6,837 $33,999 $7,944 $26,055
2020 $6,010 $26,978 $4,766 $22,212
2019 $5,979 $29,760 $4,766 $24,994
2018 $5,879 $29,760 $4,766 $24,994
2017 $5,044 $23,432 $4,171 $19,261
2016 $4,693 $23,432 $4,171 $19,261
2015 $4,294 $23,432 $4,171 $19,261
2014 $3,917 $21,112 $3,202 $17,910
2013 $3,840 $21,112 $3,202 $17,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12281599

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-08-305-061-1003