NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 S Indiana Ave Unit C Chicago, IL 60605

Central Station Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $556,713 - $570,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2025

Last sale price $550,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,479/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Soaking Tub
  • South Loop Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Balcony
  • 1-minute walk to Mark Twain Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Rare opportunity to own one of the most coveted gated townhomes in the heart of the South Loop! This impeccably maintained townhome lives like a single-family home! Private 1 car garage + 1 exterior pad space included. Semi-open concept kitchen, dining, living room with tons of natural light. Spacious kitchen includes with abundance of cabinet space, granite counters with breakfast bar. Formal dining offers ample seating for holiday gatherings and entertaining. Living room centers around quaint gas fireplace with powder room on same level. Beautiful newer hardwood floors on main level (not pictured) Large primary suite w/ spa like bath to unwind after a long day. Upper level also includes 2nd bedroom and 2nd full bath with family room; can be used as 3rd bed. Wake up to coffee or watch the sunset and finish the day dining al fresco on the deck set back privately in between mature trees on Indiana Ave. Steps to Lake, Soldier Field, Museum Campus, parks. Easy access to LSD / 90/94 / 290 / 55 , Roosevelt El. Strong association with no upcoming specials. Investor friendly. Assessment includes DirecTV cable & internet. ASSESSMENTS $712, TAXES $9509

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lindsey Richardson

Baird & Warner License #475149718 Listed on: 02/13/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Elias Masud

Compass License #475163294

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 2.47

HOA Fees

  • $713 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 88 Units
  • Aida Association
  • Property managed by The Forth Group

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,509

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$713 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Room Type: Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 550000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Upper Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 713
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: The Forth Group
  • Management Contact Name: Aida
  • Management Phone: 555-555-5555
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY
  • 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: 9509
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 88

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2025
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Lillis Teresa A and Fister Erik
Bought by
Kristen Marissa Gruca Revocable Living Trust and Martin Michael Gruca Revocable Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Richardson
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Elias Masud
Compass
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$562,678

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,678
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$522,500
Outstanding Balance
$520,685
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$41,993

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2018
Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Smith Laura B
Bought by
Lillis Teresa A and Fister Erik
Seller's Agent
Sandra Black
RE/MAX 10 Lincoln Park
Buyer's Agent
Jamarber Luzaj
Area606 Properties, LLC
List Price
$539,900
Sold Price
$539,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%
Original Mortgage
$404,925
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2009
Sold by
Munro James W and Smith Laura B
Bought by
Smith Laura B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2002
Sold by
Brueck Daniel Alan
Bought by
Munro James W and Munro Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1999
Sold by
Brueck Danil Alan and Brueck Cynthia Kay
Bought by
Brueck Daniel Allan and Daniel Alan Brueck Revocable Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1995
Sold by
Mcl Central Station Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Brueck Daniel A and Bodnarchuk Cynthia K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,800
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Kristen Marissa Gruca Revocable Living Trust $550,000 Chicago Title
Lillis Teresa A $540,000 Chicago Title
Smith Laura B -- None Available
Munro James W $397,500 --
Brueck Daniel Allan -- --
Brueck Daniel A $295,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kristen Marissa Gruca Revocable Living Trust $522,500
Previous Owner Lillis Teresa A $404,925
Previous Owner Munro James W $190,000
Previous Owner Brueck Daniel A $265,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Sold $550,000 0.0% $275 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $550,000 +15727.3% $275 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2023 12/30/23 Rented $3,475 0.0% --
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Price Changed $3,475 -10.9% --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
03/26/2022 03/26/22 Rented $3,900 0.0% --
02/25/2022 02/25/22 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
05/30/2018 05/30/18 Sold $539,000 -0.2% -- View Prior Sale
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2018 04/03/18 For Sale $539,900 -- --
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 $9,509 $57,652 $30,731 $26,921
2023 $9,268 $44,922 $24,741 $20,181
2022 $9,268 $44,922 $24,741 $20,181
2021 $9,060 $44,921 $24,741 $20,180
2020 $9,031 $40,539 $18,230 $22,309
2019 $8,841 $44,002 $18,230 $25,772
2018 $8,013 $44,002 $18,230 $25,772
2017 $8,887 $44,659 $14,974 $29,685
2016 $8,445 $44,659 $14,974 $29,685
2015 $7,703 $44,659 $14,974 $29,685
2014 $5,872 $34,217 $13,835 $20,382
2013 $5,745 $34,217 $13,835 $20,382
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lindsey Richardson

    Baird & Warner

    (312) 890-8777

    22 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Lindsey Richardson
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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Elias Masud

    Compass

    (312) 600-7027

    3 in this area

    567 Total Sales

    Elias Masud
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  • Jamarber Luzaj

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jamarber Luzaj

    Area606 Properties, LLC

    (312) 296-7719

    7 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Jamarber Luzaj
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  • B

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Bolorzul Dorjsuren

    Area606 Properties, LLC

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  • Lauren Green

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lauren Green

    Baird & Warner

    (847) 651-1796

    1 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Lauren Green
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12290416

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-22-109-138-1042

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60605 Central Station

1521 S Indiana Ave Unit C, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 1521 S Indiana Ave Unit C, Chicago, IL 60605 since 13 February 2025 and is currently estimated at $562,678, approximately $281 per square foot. This property was built in 1995. 1521 S Indiana Ave Unit C is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including South Loop Elementary School, Wendell Phillips Academy High School, and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus.

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