NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1500 Oak Ave Unit 5C Evanston, IL 60201

Ridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $426,000 - $493,838

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$656/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 15, 2024

Last sale price $460,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,695/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Elevator
  • 1-minute walk to Merrick Rose Garden

About This Home

As of May 2024

Rarely available penthouse unit in downtown Evanston on a quiet, tree-lined street, just steps to everything you might need. This unit is 1800 square feet, boasting treetop views with three exposures (West, South, and North). Three large bedrooms with ample closet space and two recently remodeled bathrooms. Solid hardwood floors throughout the living space, including the remodeled kitchen with white custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and quartz countertops. Extremely private corner unit--feels more like a house, but with the convenience of being a condominium. Each resident of the owner-occupied building has one indoor garage space, plus access to ample outdoor parking for guests. There is a laundry room on each floor, bike storage in the basement, and additional storage on the first floor. Assessments include high speed internet and cable television. Walk to the CTA and Metra trains, Northwestern, the beach, restaurants, movie theaters and much more. Well managed, pet friendly elevator building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Thompson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475115969 Listed on: 11/30/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Kramer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475123536

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $656 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, security, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 42 Units
  • Dan Cherry Association, Phone Number (847) 707-6285
  • Property managed by Self-Manages
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,894

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0.85 Acres

HOA Fees

$656 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: 1971
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 5
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Porch
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Circular,Shared
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 656
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-Manages
  • Management Contact Name: Dan Cherry
  • Management Phone: 847-707-6285
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • 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: 7894
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2023
Closed on
Apr 29, 2024
Sold by
Sorock Alexa and Clark Chad
Bought by
Kramer Steven C and Kramer Linda J
Seller's Agent
Paul Thompson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Kramer
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$463,710

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,710
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2015
Closed on
Oct 8, 2015
Sold by
Lippitz Michael Jon and Wagner Susan
Bought by
Sorock Alexa
Seller's Agent
Barbara Kramer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Thompson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Declarati Landau Frieda A
Bought by
Wagner Susan and Lippitz Michael Jon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1996
Sold by
Landau Frieda A
Bought by
Frieda A Landau Self Declaration Of Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1995
Sold by
Dwass Meyer and Landau Frieda A
Bought by
Dwass Meyer and Landau Frieda A
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
Kramer Steven C $460,000 Acuity Title
Sorock Alexa $310,000 North American Title Company
Wagner Susan $250,000 Cti
Frieda A Landau Self Declaration Of Tr -- --
Dwass Meyer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sorock Alexa $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Sold $460,000 0.0% $256 / Sq Ft
11/30/2023 11/30/23 For Sale $460,000 +48.4% $256 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Sold $310,000 0.0% $186 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/31/2015 08/31/15 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Price Changed $310,000 -4.6% $186 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $325,000 -- $195 / 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 $7,802 $43,478 $2,410 $41,068
2024 $7,802 $35,544 $2,039 $33,505
2023 $8,209 $35,544 $2,039 $33,505
2022 $8,209 $38,761 $2,039 $36,722
2021 $7,894 $33,077 $1,343 $31,734
2020 $7,848 $33,077 $1,343 $31,734
2019 $7,781 $36,637 $1,343 $35,294
2018 $6,920 $28,694 $1,112 $27,582
2017 $6,756 $28,694 $1,112 $27,582
2016 $7,262 $28,694 $1,112 $27,582
2015 $7,168 $26,733 $903 $25,830
2014 $7,100 $26,733 $903 $25,830
2013 $6,937 $26,733 $903 $25,830
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Paul Thompson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Barbara Kramer

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Barbara Kramer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 866-8200

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Barbara Kramer
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Tom Pool

    Coldwell Banker Residential

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11939374

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-314-021-1036

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Ridge

1500 Oak Ave Unit 5C, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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