NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1355 E 50th St Chicago, IL 60615

Kenwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $878,541 - $1,264,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2015

Last sale price $665,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,340/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kenwood Academy High School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Kenwood Community Park

About This Home

As of June 2015

Handsome brick townhouse, in a prime Kenwood location, has expansive views of popular Shoesmith Park. Lovingly maintained by its owners for over 50 years, it has beautiful original woodwork & H/W floors (under carpet) throughout. Updated kitchen. 2 BRs + office & full BTH on the 2nd floor, 2 BRs & full BTH on the 3rd. Full basement with playroom & 1/2 BTH. Large deck overlooks pretty yard. 2-car garage. Central A/C.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Sullivan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475133936 Listed on: 03/11/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Gelman

Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1887

Lot Details

  • 3,049

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • The property is located in a historic district

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1887

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1887
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1887

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Deck, Office, Recreation Room, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 30X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 19X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2500
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.0773

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 22' X 151'
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20112120350000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7323.97

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Wilkerson Douglas Clifton
Bought by
Braendel Catherine C and Catherine C Brandel Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Robert Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Amy Gelman
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.48%
Current Estimated Value
$1,011,885

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$346,885
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$404,734
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$607,151

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Wilkerson Carolyn F and Wilkerson Douglas Clifton
Bought by
The Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust and The Douglas Clifton Wilkerson Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2011
Sold by
Wilkerson Carolyn F
Bought by
Wilkerson Carolyn F and Wilkerson Douglas Clifton

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,500
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Wilkerson Douglas C and Wilkerson Carolyn F
Bought by
Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust and Douglas Clifton Wilkerson Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2002
Sold by
Livi Wilkerson Douglas C
Bought by
Wilkerson Douglas C and Wilkerson Carolyn F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2002
Sold by
Wilkerson Douglas C and Wilkerson Carolyn F
Bought by
The Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust and The Douglas Clifton Wilkerson Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1995
Sold by
Firstar Bank Illinois
Bought by
Wilkerson Douglas C and Wilkerson Carolyn F
Source: Public Records

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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
Braendel Catherine C $665,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
The Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust -- None Available
Wilkerson Carolyn F -- First American Title Ins Co
Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust -- Lakeshore Title Agency
Wilkerson Douglas C -- --
The Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust -- --
Wilkerson Douglas C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Braendel Catherine C $532,000
Previous Owner Wilkerson Carolyn F $196,500
Previous Owner Carolyn F Wilkerson Living Trust $243,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Sold $665,000 -1.5% $266 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 For Sale $675,000 -- $270 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $12,214 $95,000 $20,888 $74,112
2024 $12,214 $95,000 $20,888 $74,112
2023 $11,843 $61,000 $16,845 $44,155
2022 $11,843 $61,000 $16,845 $44,155
2021 $11,597 $61,000 $16,845 $44,155
2020 $10,431 $51,740 $13,476 $38,264
2019 $10,610 $56,240 $13,476 $42,764
2018 $10,431 $56,240 $13,476 $42,764
2017 $9,167 $45,960 $11,117 $34,843
2016 $8,705 $45,960 $11,117 $34,843
2015 $8,957 $51,502 $11,117 $40,385
2014 $6,739 $38,892 $9,096 $29,796
2013 -- $42,899 $9,096 $33,803
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Sullivan

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Robert Sullivan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 944-8900

    47 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Robert Sullivan
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  • Amy Gelman

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Amy Gelman

    Meliora Real Estate Group LLC

    (773) 582-1500

    5 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Amy Gelman
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08860703

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-11-212-035-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60615 Kenwood

1355 E 50th St, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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