NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 N Leavitt St Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $710,000 - $770,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2023

Last sale price $660,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,123/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Home Office
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 4-minute walk to Park No. 529

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to this gorgeous, extra-wide duplex home located in the prime Wicker Park/Bucktown area, now with a fresh paint job and refinished hardwood floors, as well as new carpet. As you enter, the large living/dining room with a cozy fireplace and a wall of windows greets you, leading to a beautifully updated kitchen. The kitchen features stainless appliances, quartz counters, glass backsplash, breakfast bar, and incredible prep space, perfect for entertaining. On the main level, you'll find two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen, all with newly refinished hardwood floors. The master suite is spacious with a walk-in closet and a renovated bathroom boasting a large walk-in shower and a new vanity. The flexible floor plan allows for versatility, with a family room, a third bedroom, an office, and a full bathroom on the lower level - see the attached floor plan. A generous family room on the lower level provides a delightful secondary living space. The entire home features stylish, custom paint throughout, adding to its charm. Step out onto the large deck off the kitchen and enjoy the view of the yard. This complete package also includes one-car garage parking. Located within walking distance of restaurants, retail stores, and everything that Wicker Park and Bucktown have to offer, this home is a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Powers

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc. License #475146920 Listed on: 05/05/2023

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Becker

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475189398

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 4,008

HOA Fees

  • $280 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, scavenger
  • 3 Units
  • Association Phone (888) 555-5555

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 100 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,486

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$280 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex,Condo-Duplex
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex,Condo-Duplex
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 2400
  • Room Type: Office, Storage, Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 650000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 280
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: SELF MANAGED
  • Management Contact Name: SELF MANAGED
  • Management Phone: 888-555-5555
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10486
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2023
Closed on
May 22, 2023
Sold by
Greenfield Lyndsey B
Bought by
Vanbuskirk William N and Vanbuskirk Kathryn R
Seller's Agent
Steven Powers
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Matt Becker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$739,982

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,982
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$276,377
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$463,605

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2017
Sold by
Taylor Craig J and Taylor Michelle R
Bought by
Krieberg Marc J and Greenfield Lyndsey B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$513,900
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2012
Closed on
Jan 17, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Taylor Craig J and Laylor Michelle R
Seller's Agent
Kirby Pearson
Pearson Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Chris Sears
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$329,500
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,500
9.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1998
Sold by
Linnane Jeffrey A and Linnane John P
Bought by
Covington Jay C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1995
Sold by
Cosmopolitan Bank & Trust
Bought by
Linnane Jeffery A and Linnane John P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vanbuskirk William N $660,000 None Listed On Document
Krieberg Marc J $571,000 Chicago Title
Taylor Craig J $360,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Covington Jay C $252,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Linnane Jeffery A $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanbuskirk William N $360,000
Previous Owner Krieberg Marc J $513,900
Previous Owner Taylor Craig J $288,000
Previous Owner Covington Jay C $175,000
Previous Owner Linnane Jeffery A $189,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $275 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2023 05/05/23 For Sale $650,000 +80.6% $271 / Sq Ft
02/14/2013 02/14/13 Sold $360,000 +9.3% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/11/2013 01/11/13 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2012 12/19/12 For Sale $329,500 -- $137 / 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 $11,039 $65,612 $15,920 $49,692
2023 $10,708 $55,480 $7,280 $48,200
2022 $10,708 $55,480 $7,280 $48,200
2021 $10,487 $55,480 $7,280 $48,200
2020 $11,043 $52,675 $7,280 $45,395
2019 $10,806 $57,216 $7,280 $49,936
2018 $10,623 $57,216 $7,280 $49,936
2017 $10,381 $51,600 $6,400 $45,200
2016 $9,835 $51,600 $6,400 $45,200
2015 $8,975 $51,600 $6,400 $45,200
2014 $6,910 $39,814 $5,680 $34,134
2013 $6,763 $39,814 $5,680 $34,134
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11776270

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-06-103-048-1001