$220,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2025

1501 Darien Lake Dr Unit 305 Darien, IL 60561

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,327 Sq Ft
$538/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Clubhouse
  • Downers Grove South High School Rated A
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2025

RARELY available 3 bedroom, 2 full bath condo in Darien Lake Condominiums! Freshly painted throughout with brand-new carpet in the main living area and bedroom, professionally cleaned HVAC, licensed electrical and plumbing updates already completed. Secondary bedrooms feature freshly cleaned carpet, giving you a solid foundation to make this home your own. Kitchen has space for a table or you can use the dining area for a bigger table or for a more formal occasion. Priced to reflect the updates still needed, this spacious condo offers an excellent investment in a highly desirable community with top-rated schools. Enjoy underground assigned parking plus an additional outdoor spot, two storage lockers, and on-site laundry. Come hang out at the pool, tennis courts, or go for a walk around the beautiful pond. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, golf, theater, and I-55 for an easy commute. This quiet building is ready for its new owner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Tischler

Real Broker, LLC Brokerage Phone: (630) 363-4289 License #475158085 Listed on: 08/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mira Bajic

RE/MAX Premier License #475176755

RE/MAX Premier

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,819

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,327 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Eisenhower Junior High School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, security, clubhouse, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 30 Units
  • Danny Tischler Association, Phone Number (630) 229-3008
  • Darien Lake Subdivision
  • Property managed by Darien Lake Homeowners
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,819

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$538 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
  • Subdivision Name: Darien Lake
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: (630) 363-4289
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1327
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Club House
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Assigned, Guest, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 436
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Party Room, Pool, Security Door Lock(s), Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: Yes
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management Company: Darien Lake Homeowners
  • Management Contact Name: Danny Tischler
  • Management Phone: 630-229-3008
  • Master Association Fee: 102

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Clubhouse, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • High School: South High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Eisenhower Junior High School

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3819
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 30

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2025
Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
George R Kalal Revocable Declaration Of and Kalal Steven J
Bought by
Zivkovic Natasa
Seller's Agent
Beth Tischler
Real Broker, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mira Bajic
RE/MAX Premier
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-8.3%
Views
109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.39%
Original Mortgage
$213,400
Outstanding Balance
$213,400
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,084

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Kalal George R
Bought by
Kalal George R and The George R Kalal Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2001
Sold by
Palmer James T and Palmer Barbara A
Bought by
Kalal George R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1994
Sold by
Guthrie Judith L
Bought by
Palmer James T and Palmer Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,400
Interest Rate
9.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $220,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- Premier Title
Warranty Deed $112,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $106,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 Sold $220,000 -4.3% $166 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% $173 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $239,900 -- $181 / 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 $3,819 $73,459 $17,883 $55,576
2023 $3,597 $67,530 $16,440 $51,090
2022 $3,293 $58,660 $14,280 $44,380
2021 $3,176 $57,990 $14,120 $43,870
2020 $3,114 $56,840 $13,840 $43,000
2019 $2,987 $54,540 $13,280 $41,260
2018 $2,639 $48,480 $11,800 $36,680
2017 $2,424 $44,970 $11,350 $33,620
2016 $2,341 $42,920 $10,830 $32,090
2015 $2,263 $40,380 $10,190 $30,190
2014 $2,308 $40,480 $10,220 $30,260
2013 $2,234 $40,290 $10,170 $30,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12449208

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-28-411-025