NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 1N Chicago, IL 60640

Little Vietnam Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $134,000 - $364,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft
$186/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 18, 2024

Last sale price $122,500 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,444/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • 4-minute walk to Argyle Station
  • 1-minute walk to Carmen Park

About This Home

As of January 2024

Welcome home! Come check out this quaint 1 bed vintage convertible condo. Located blocks from lively Clark Street in the bustling neighborhood of Andersonville. Natural light beams throughout the space highlighting the hardwood floors and exposed brick. Pet friendly building! With only a 15 min walk to Lake Michigan, you can stop along the way to enjoy a wide variety of local shops, restaurants and entertainment. Amazing value and phenomenal location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Grealy

Baird & Warner License #475197527 Listed on: 12/08/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Rasich

eXp Realty License #475201296

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,123

Lot Details

  • 6,011

HOA Fees

  • $186 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 15 Units
  • Faith Buffington Association, Phone Number (773) 370-5846
  • Property managed by Good Steward Building Management

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,123

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$186 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 500
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 139000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 186
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Good Steward Building Management
  • Management Contact Name: Faith Buffington
  • Management Phone: 773-370-5846
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2122.67
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 8, 2023
Closed on
Jan 13, 2024
Sold by
Laffey Tara
Bought by
Larson Adam Thompson
Seller's Agent
Megan Grealy
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Angela Rasich
eXp Realty
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$122,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-11.87%
Views
195
Current Estimated Value
$199,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
65.36%
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Outstanding Balance
$97,508
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$180,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2018
Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Needham Stephen C
Bought by
Laffey Tara
Seller's Agent
Tony Mattar
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Grace Goro
Compass
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.25%
Original Mortgage
$111,550
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Lucero Gregory N
Bought by
Needham Stephen C

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
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1999
Sold by
Wintrust Asset Management Company Na
Bought by
Lucero Gregory N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Larson Adam Thompson $122,500 Saturn Title
Laffey Tara $115,000 First American Title
Needham Stephen C $115,000 None Available
Lucero Gregory N $63,000 Mercury Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Larson Adam Thompson $99,000
Previous Owner Laffey Tara $111,700
Previous Owner Laffey Tara $111,550
Previous Owner Needham Stephen C $115,000
Previous Owner Lucero Gregory N $70,000
Previous Owner Lucero Gregory N $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/18/2024 01/18/24 Sold $122,500 -11.9% $245 / Sq Ft
12/19/2023 12/19/23 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2023 12/08/23 For Sale $139,000 +20.9% $278 / Sq Ft
12/19/2018 12/19/18 Sold $115,000 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2018 11/05/18 For Sale $115,000 0.0% $288 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Rented $1,200 0.0% --
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Under Contract -- -- --
07/20/2018 07/20/18 For Rent $1,200 0.0% --
01/30/2015 01/30/15 Sold $73,500 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
12/19/2014 12/19/14 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2014 12/01/14 For Sale $73,500 -- $98 / 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 $2,177 $10,341 $2,866 $7,475
2023 $2,123 $10,321 $2,304 $8,017
2022 $2,123 $10,321 $2,304 $8,017
2021 $2,075 $10,320 $2,304 $8,016
2020 $1,505 $6,758 $1,382 $5,376
2019 $1,498 $7,456 $1,382 $6,074
2018 $794 $7,456 $1,382 $6,074
2017 $1,079 $8,386 $1,209 $7,177
2016 $1,180 $8,386 $1,209 $7,177
2015 $1,056 $8,386 $1,209 $7,177
2014 $815 $6,960 $928 $6,032
2013 $854 $7,327 $928 $6,399
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Megan Grealy

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Megan Grealy

    Baird & Warner

    (773) 658-4576

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Megan Grealy
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  • Angela Rasich

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Angela Rasich

    eXp Realty

    (239) 699-4260

    2 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Angela Rasich
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  • Tony Mattar

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Tony Mattar

    Compass

    (248) 568-6732

    3 in this area

    213 Total Sales

    Tony Mattar
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  • Mark Santoyo

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Mark Santoyo

    RE/MAX

    (312) 625-0007

    234 Total Sales

    Mark Santoyo
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  • Grace Goro

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Grace Goro

    Compass

    (312) 720-7589

    30 Total Sales

    Grace Goro
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  • Damir Habibovic

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Damir Habibovic

    Koral Realty

    (773) 907-8300

    46 Total Sales

    Damir Habibovic
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11944104

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-08-305-057-1010

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60640 Little Vietnam

1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 1N, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 1N, Chicago, IL 60640 since 08 December 2023 and is currently estimated at $199,057, approximately $398 per square foot. 1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 1N is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Mccutcheon Elementary School, Senn High School, and Chicago Waldorf School.

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