$419,000
SOLD JUN 16, 2025

1500 Oak Ave Unit 3J Evanston, IL 60201

Ridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,475 Sq Ft
$665/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$284 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Central Air
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-minute walk to Merrick Rose Garden

About This Home

As of June 2025

***Multiple offers***Please submit your highest and best by Monday at 7:00 PM. Welcome to this beautiful fully renovated and ideally located condo in the heart of Evanston! This pet-friendly, elevator building offers both comfort and convenience, just a 5-minute walk to the Metra, Purple Line, and vibrant downtown Evanston. The lakefront and beach are only 10 minutes away, making this a truly unbeatable location. Step inside this centrally located unit, just off the elevator and adjacent to the free laundry room. The spacious layout features a large east-facing balcony overlooking Oak Ave, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. The bright master suite includes a private bathroom and a custom-built walk-in closet system for optimal storage. Additional highlights include a new hot water heater, a recently serviced HVAC system, and an extra-deep assigned garage space-plus extra storage on the building's first floor. The building has a brand-new roof, and the HOA assessment conveniently includes cable and internet, water, and much more. You just need to cover electricity. Parking is never an issue with an assigned garage spot, additional parking behind the building, and plenty of street parking available. Don't miss your chance to own this comfortable, move-in-ready home with all the best that Evanston has to offer right at your doorstep! MOTIVATED SELLER.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roman Khavshch

KOMAR License #475213909 Listed on: 05/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelley Hughes -Liao

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475125953

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,572

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2025

HOA Fees

  • $665 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,475 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, gas, parking, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, internet
  • 42 Units
  • Michelle Riley Association, Phone Number (847) 869-4200
  • Property managed by Schermerhorn & Co.
  • 5-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,572

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$665 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1475
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 399000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 665
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Schermerhorn & Co.
  • Management Contact Name: Michelle Riley
  • Management Phone: 847-869-4200

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Gas, Parking, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: Y

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7572.05
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Expert Homes Llc
Bought by
Blaue Susan and Seltzer Cary
Seller's Agent
Roman Khavshch
KOMAR
Buyer's Agent
Kelley Hughes -Liao
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$419,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.41%
Views
146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-28.38%
Original Mortgage
$269,000
Outstanding Balance
$268,774
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,828

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2024
Closed on
Jan 28, 2025
Sold by
Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust and Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Expert Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Newman
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Ross Vasiliev
Core Realty & Investments, Inc
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
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
233.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2024
Sold by
Judicial Sales Corporation
Bought by
Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust and Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1994
Sold by
Tolford James K
Bought by
Tolford James Killian and James Killian Tolford Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1994
Sold by
Tolford Frank J and Tolford James K
Bought by
Tolford James K
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $419,000 Old Republic National Title
Special Warranty Deed $275,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $269,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $342,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $419,000 +5.0% $284 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Price Changed $399,000 -6.1% $271 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $425,000 +54.5% $288 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $275,000 0.0% --
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $275,000 -- --
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 $7,572 $31,278 $1,794 $29,484
2023 $7,923 $31,278 $1,794 $29,484
2022 $7,923 $34,110 $1,794 $32,316
2021 $7,725 $29,108 $1,182 $27,926
2020 $7,622 $29,108 $1,182 $27,926
2019 $7,554 $32,240 $1,182 $31,058
2018 $6,918 $25,250 $978 $24,272
2017 $2,509 $25,250 $978 $24,272
2016 $6,390 $25,250 $978 $24,272
2015 $6,308 $23,525 $795 $22,730
2014 $3,299 $23,525 $795 $22,730
2013 $3,300 $23,525 $795 $22,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12359505

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-314-021-1024