$275,000
SOLD FEB 10, 2025

1500 Oak Ave Unit 3J Evanston, IL 60201

Ridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$584/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

22 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2025

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom condo in Evanston. Living/dining combo. Large primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and in suite bathroom. Spacious second bedroom with guest room off the hallway. 1 garage parking space included in the price. Steps from downtown Evanston. Beautiful outside porch with a nicely decorated front lobby. Restaurants, shops, CTA and Metra Trains all within walking distance. Blocks to the Lakefront.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Newman

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #471009246 Listed on: 12/09/2024

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Co-Listed By

Allan Newman

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475138425

Last Buyer's Agent

Ross Vasiliev

Core Realty & Investments, Inc License #471018754

Core Realty & Investments, Inc

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,572

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

HOA Fees

  • $584 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 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, parking, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, internet
  • 42 Units
  • Joan Schermerhorn 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

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$584 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • 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): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 275000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

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: 584
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Schermerhorn & Co.
  • Management Contact Name: Joan Schermerhorn
  • Management Phone: 847-869-4200
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, 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: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • 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: 12209404

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-314-021-1024