NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 2N Chicago, IL 60640

Little Vietnam Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $136,000 - $557,000

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

Last Sold January 13, 2025

Last sale price $137,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,673/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Argyle Station
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • 1-minute walk to Carmen Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Why rent when you can own this place? Come check out this 1 bed convertible condo. Bright unit with hardwood floors. Pet friendly building and extra storage included. Amazing value and phenomenal location close to Lake Michigan and blocks away from 3 different neighborhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater and Uptown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leopoldo Gutierrez

Redfin Corporation License #475190720 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Leopoldo Gutierrez

Redfin Corporation License #475190720 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Redfin Corporation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,478

Year Built

  • Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 1999

Lot Details

  • 6,011

HOA Fees

  • $186 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Tub in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, lawn care, scavenger
  • 15 Units
  • Good Steward Building Mgmt Association, Phone Number (773) 370-5846
  • Property managed by Good Steward Building Mgmt

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,478

Year Built

Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 1999

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
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Rehab Year: 1999
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 1999

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Storage
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • List Price: 134500
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 186
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Good Steward Building Mgmt
  • Management Contact Name: Good Steward Building Mgmt
  • Management Phone: 773-370-5846
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Lawn Care, Scavenger

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1477.9
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Peters Jessica B
Bought by
Mraz Lynnette
Seller's Agent
Leopoldo Gutierrez
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Leopoldo Gutierrez
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.44%
Views
216
Current Estimated Value
$246,297

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,297
Avg. Annual Appreciation
131.53%
Original Mortgage
$73,500
Outstanding Balance
$73,242
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$135,218

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2020
Closed on
Apr 16, 2020
Sold by
Mies Kevin P
Bought by
Peters Jessica B
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Mills
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keith Brand
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.96%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Mraz Lynnette $137,000 None Listed On Document
Peters Jessica B $125,000 Proper Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mraz Lynnette $73,500
Previous Owner Peters Jessica B $112,500
Previous Owner Mies Kevin P $80,000
Previous Owner Mies Kevin P $10,000
Previous Owner Mies Kevin P $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Sold $137,000 +1.9% $290 / Sq Ft
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2024 12/04/24 Price Changed $134,500 -3.2% $285 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $139,000 +11.2% $294 / Sq Ft
04/24/2020 04/24/20 Sold $125,000 0.0% $265 / Sq Ft
02/22/2020 02/22/20 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 For Sale $125,000 -- $265 / 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 $1,478 $10,341 $2,866 $7,475
2023 $1,419 $10,321 $2,304 $8,017
2022 $1,419 $10,321 $2,304 $8,017
2021 $1,406 $10,320 $2,304 $8,016
2020 $814 $6,758 $1,382 $5,376
2019 $809 $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

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Leopoldo Gutierrez

    Redfin Corporation

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  • Jennifer Mills

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Mills

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    (773) 914-4422

    302 Total Sales

    Jennifer Mills
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  • Landon Heck

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Landon Heck

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    (312) 401-7110

    91 Total Sales

    Landon Heck
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  • Keith Brand

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Keith Brand

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (847) 529-1405

    348 Total Sales

    Keith Brand
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12209709

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-08-305-057-1011

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60640 Little Vietnam

1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 2N, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 2N, Chicago, IL 60640 since 13 November 2024 and is currently estimated at $246,297, approximately $521 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 1238 W Carmen Ave Unit 2N 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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