1478 S Prairie Ave Unit N Chicago, IL 60605
Central Station Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,100
Sq Ft
$490/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Spa
- Granite Flooring
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- South Loop Elementary School Rated 9+
- Landscaped Professionally
- 3-minute walk to Mark Twain Park
About This Home
As of July 2025Rare corner home in South Loop town in desirable Central Station with gated street on Parkway/Green Boulevard. The wrapped windows shower light from the South and East across the wide floor plan. This oversized 4 bed + Den on walk in level corner home is priced reasonably to give you the room you need to make the updates you deserve to do yourself. This special location is close to The Lake, The Loop, The Best Dining and Shopping. Here, you will open the door each day to the best the city has to offer. The four bedroom layout places the bedrooms the upper Two of the four levels. The overall layout gives you over 3200+ sf of living space. On the main walk in level there is a office (5th space) off a private garden with wet bar and the garage walks out into the gated hidden street in back to spend time with neighbors. The second level is a four room layout: living room, dining, kitchen and half bath. The over sized formal living room w/ fireplace is filled w/ natural light from the unique curved wall of windows. Separate formal dining room w/ hardwood floors. Large kitchen w/ breakfast area in front of large windows. The current layout has plenty of cabinet space and half bath off kitchen. The corner windows engulf a really a memorable family room with wall of south and east windows. Up another level to the 3rd floor is a sprawling master suite with massive floorspace corner wrap windows walk in closet, 2 wall closets and master bath with huge separate shower and the bedroom has dual sink vanity, whirlpool tub. There is an additional small bedroom on this 3rd floor across from master floor perfect for office/nearby kids room. Up another to the 4th level and there are two bedrooms and full bath with access to roof also. Amazing rooftop: There is room for a little potted garden on rooftop deck area. Additional outdoor space awaits you outside the first level den-- private gated corner garden in front yard off the boulevard and outside the windows of the main level office. The attached garage is TWO 2-car heated garage(not 1.5 like many other townhomes) that leads onto the street of the private gated community. There are parking gates out and also a gate onto Indiana ave to walk out to west. This private secluded street gives you room to walk the dog/play there also (inside the gated area). The unit has original fixtures so it priced to give you the opportunity to customize it and do the updates you love and build the equity yourself. Some windows need updating also. This South Loop location is easily walkable to Grant Park, Lake, Loop and Museum Campus. Thinking longterm and the South Gravity that's growing with Roosevelt commercial cooridor, Obama Museum further south your well positioned to have any updates you make build give you a great return on investment.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams ONEChicago License #471004200 Listed on: 03/16/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,110
Year Built
- Built in 1994
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Cul-De-Sac
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
HOA Fees
- $490 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Circular Driveway
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,100 Sq Ft Home
- 4-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Double Pane Windows
- Blinds
- Bay Window
- Garden Windows
- Wood Frame Window
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Storage
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Granite
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Intercom
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, insurance, security, tv/cable, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
- Manager Association, Phone Number (312) 999-9999
- Property managed by Sudler Management
Amenities
- Sundeck
- Common Area
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 16, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Liu Haiyan
Bought by
Singh Rajiv and Khanna Priya
Seller's Agent
Phil Buoscio
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Phil Buoscio
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-7.43%
Views
105
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
213.26%
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Outstanding Balance
$686,234
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$311,388
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2018
Sold by
Yang Anchi and Yang Wen
Bought by
Liu Llaiyan
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 25, 1999
Sold by
Harris Bank Hinsdale
Bought by
Yang Wen and Yang An Chi
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $860,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Compan | |
| Warranty Deed | $800,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Deed | $600,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $688,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $550,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $429,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $439,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 07/10/25 | Sold | $860,000 | 0.0% | $277 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2025 05/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | Off Market | $860,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2025 04/21/25 | Price Changed | $899,900 | -3.1% | $290 / Sq Ft |
| 03/17/2025 03/17/25 | For Sale | $929,000 | +8.0% | $300 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | Off Market | $860,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $20,110 | $99,000 | $29,453 | $69,547 |
| 2023 | $19,601 | $95,000 | $23,712 | $71,288 |
| 2022 | $19,601 | $95,000 | $23,712 | $71,288 |
| 2021 | $19,161 | $95,000 | $23,712 | $71,288 |
| 2020 | $21,331 | $95,755 | $17,472 | $78,283 |
| 2019 | $20,911 | $104,082 | $17,472 | $86,610 |
| 2018 | $20,560 | $104,082 | $17,472 | $86,610 |
| 2017 | $14,697 | $74,350 | $14,352 | $59,998 |
| 2016 | $14,891 | $74,350 | $14,352 | $59,998 |
| 2015 | $13,397 | $82,641 | $14,352 | $68,289 |
| 2014 | $14,099 | $75,988 | $13,104 | $62,884 |
| 2013 | $13,000 | $75,988 | $13,104 | $62,884 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Phil Buoscio
Seller's Agent in 2025
Phil Buoscio
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(312) 953-6725
1 in this area
54 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12313399
APN: 17-22-109-123-0000
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