$261,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024

1220 Park Ave W Unit 126 Highland Park, IL 60035

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$636/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Elevator
  • Indian Trail Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Pool
  • 1-minute walk to The Preserve of Highland Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Discover the beauty of this bright and spacious move-in ready, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom end unit at Brooke Estates, situated in a well-maintained elevator building. The recently updated kitchen features sleek stainless-steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a convenient breakfast counter, seamlessly flowing into the dining room, enhanced by a raised ceiling and skylights. The light-filled family room is a cozy retreat with a gas fireplace and access to a private balcony. The expansive primary bedroom suite includes a deluxe full bathroom, as well as a walk-in closet with custom built-ins. It has ample space for a king-sized bed, a sitting area, and additional furnishings, making his room both spacious and versatile. An additional bedroom offers a wall of closets, providing ample storage. Additional storage options abound, including a front hall coat closet, linen closets, a large walk-in front closet, and supplementary storage space outside the unit.This exceptional unit includes 2 heated garage spaces and a dedicated storage locker (#31). Brooke Estates offers an array of upscale amenities, including two swimming pools, two picturesque ponds-one featuring a charming fountain-meticulously maintained landscaping, a scenic walking path, and ample guest parking. Healthy reserves, no special assessments. * Washer and Dryer hook ups are in the big front closet. Also, public washers and dryers right next to this unit

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Newman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475189478 Listed on: 08/19/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Laricy

Americorp, Ltd License #471003711

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

HOA Fees

  • $636 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Indian Trail Elementary School
  • Edgewood Middle School
  • Highland Park High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 32 Units
  • Elisa Wolter Association, Phone Number (847) 504-8040
  • Property managed by Braeside Community Management

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,616

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$636 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 249900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 636
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Pool, Ceiling Fan, Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Braeside Community Management
  • Management Contact Name: Elisa Wolter
  • Management Phone: 847-504-8040
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Indian Trail Elementary School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Edgewood Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5616
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 32

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2024
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
John C Saltzstein And Lee Saltzstein Tru and Saltzstein Robert S
Bought by
Castilla Juan and Mesa Maria C
Seller's Agent
Melissa Newman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matt Laricy
Americorp, Ltd
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$261,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
4.44%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$274,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,849
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$247,950
Outstanding Balance
$246,713
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$24,910

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2005
Sold by
Saltzstein John C and Saltzstein Lee
Bought by
Saltzstein John C and Saltzstein Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1999
Sold by
Saltzstein John C and Saltzstein Lee
Bought by
The John C & Lee Saltzstein Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
7.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1999
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Saltzstein John C and Saltzstein Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
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 $261,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,880,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $113,506 Unknown
Previous Owner $113,334 Unknown
Previous Owner $115,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $115,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $261,000 +4.4% $201 / Sq Ft
08/25/2024 08/25/24 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2024 08/19/24 For Sale $249,900 -- $192 / Sq Ft
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 $4,288 $71,880 $9,249 $62,631
2023 $5,616 $64,792 $8,337 $56,455
2022 $5,616 $73,268 $9,158 $64,110
2021 $5,150 $70,825 $8,853 $61,972
2020 $4,984 $70,825 $8,853 $61,972
2019 $4,823 $70,494 $8,812 $61,682
2018 $4,300 $67,364 $9,648 $57,716
2017 $4,231 $66,975 $9,592 $57,383
2016 $4,044 $63,762 $9,132 $54,630
2015 $3,857 $59,816 $8,485 $51,331
2014 $2,444 $40,792 $8,592 $32,200
2012 $2,484 $41,030 $8,642 $32,388
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12139103

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-22-302-022