$379,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

1449 W Belle Plaine Ave Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60613

Graceland West Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$240/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$345 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Built-In Features
  • Blaine Elementary School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Warner Garden Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Gorgeous light-filled 2 bed/1 bath in a Southport corridor/Graceland West 6 unit building.With classic details of original crown moldings, beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings, this is a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern amenities. Custom designed kitchen has a large island, coffee bar, newer stainless appliances and lots of storage space. Large dining room with exquisite built-in buffet makes this a perfect entertaining home. Nice sized bedrooms and closets with an updated bath. Sunroom off kitchen is perfect for a home office. Central Heat & AC. Shared Yard. Parking Included In Price. Laundry and additional storage in basement Great location on beautiful tree-lined street close to al Lakeview has to offer. No dogs allowed, cats ok

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Murphy

Baird & Warner License #475124871 Listed on: 01/06/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Green

Baird & Warner License #475171969

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2016

HOA Fees

  • $240 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Blaine Elementary School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Graceland West Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,553

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$240 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Subdivision Name: Graceland West
  • Year Built: 1910
  • 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): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: Office
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 240
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: N/A
  • Management Contact Name: N/A
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Blaine Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5553
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Brozek Alexandra K and Mendoza Renzo L
Bought by
Troub Madison and Peters Jacob
Seller's Agent
Kathy Murphy
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Steve Green
Baird & Warner
List Price
$369,000
Sold Price
$379,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.71%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$380,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.78%
Original Mortgage
$360,050
Outstanding Balance
$358,298
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,563

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2021
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Parke Todd P and Parke Nicole
Bought by
Brozek Alexandra K and Mendoza Renzo L
Seller's Agent
Kipp Blackburn
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mark Buckner
Compass
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
2.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2015
Closed on
Apr 15, 2015
Sold by
Kearney Elizabeth G
Bought by
Parke Todd P and Parke Nicole
Seller's Agent
Rita Kerins
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kipp Blackburn
Conlon: A Real Estate Company
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$235,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,150
-1.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$223,962
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2008
Sold by
Volkmar William P and Volkmar John R
Bought by
Kearney Elizabeth G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2005
Sold by
Volkmar James A
Bought by
Volkmar James A and James A Volkmar 2005 Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $379,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $285,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $236,000 Cti
Deed $235,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $256,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $223,962 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $379,000 +2.7% $345 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $369,000 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
01/07/2025 01/07/25 Price Changed $369,000 +29.5% $335 / Sq Ft
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Sold $285,000 -1.7% $259 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/24/2021 01/24/21 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2021 01/12/21 For Sale $289,900 +23.0% $264 / Sq Ft
05/07/2015 05/07/15 Sold $235,750 -1.7% $214 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2015 03/20/15 For Sale $239,900 -- $218 / 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 $5,697 $27,700 $11,615 $16,085
2023 $5,553 $27,000 $9,375 $17,625
2022 $5,553 $27,000 $9,375 $17,625
2021 $4,760 $26,999 $9,375 $17,624
2020 $4,692 $24,164 $6,041 $18,123
2019 $4,594 $26,297 $6,041 $20,256
2018 $4,516 $26,297 $6,041 $20,256
2017 $4,004 $21,974 $5,208 $16,766
2016 $3,901 $21,974 $5,208 $16,766
2015 $3,546 $21,974 $5,208 $16,766
2014 $3,456 $21,198 $4,244 $16,954
2013 -- $21,198 $4,244 $16,954
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12260064

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-17-313-045-1005