$250,000
SOLD DEC 16, 2024

The James House 1560 N Sandburg Terrace Unit 1011J Chicago, IL 60610

Old Town Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$847/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$312 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Lincoln Park High School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to The James House, ideally situated between the vibrant Gold Coast and charming Old Town. This delightful true one-bedroom condo offers a perfect blend of modern living and urban convenience. Step inside to find a beautifully updated unit featuring wood flooring throughout and a sleek white high-gloss kitchen adorned with granite countertops. The open bypass seamlessly connects the kitchen to the spacious main living and dining area, creating an inviting atmosphere perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. One of the standout features of this condo is the expansive 17-foot private balcony, providing stunning views of Old Town and a picturesque backdrop for serene sunset moments. The generous foyer includes a walk-in closet, complemented by two additional closets and wall-to-wall storage with an elfa customized closet system in the bedroom, ensuring you'll have all the space you need. The large bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed, along with a desk and additional furniture, making it a perfect retreat. For added convenience, this unit allows for in-unit washer/dryer installation, enhancing your living experience. Residents of The James House enjoy a range of amenities, including a 24/7 doorman, complimentary package delivery service, and a stunning rooftop deck with a penthouse room for gatherings. Leased garage parking is available, along with an exercise room, bike storage, and seasonal access to outdoor pools, tennis, and pickleball courts. This pet-friendly building welcomes your furry companions with a weight limit of 40 pounds. With transportation options right at your doorstep and the best of Chicago's neighborhoods just a short stroll away, this condo is a rare find that combines comfort, style, and convenience. Photos taken before tenant moved in. Don't miss the opportunity to make this stunning condo your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Flynn

Baird & Warner License #475123878 Listed on: 11/04/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,942

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Rooftop Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 520 Units
  • Janine Hodes Association, Phone Number (312) 654-1560
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • James House Subdivision
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 43-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,942

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$847 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 10
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: James House
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 43

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 800
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Walk In Closet, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 43
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck, Dog Run
  • List Price: 250000
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Tennis Court(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Heated Garage, On Site, Leased, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 787
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: Yes
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management Company: Community Specialists
  • Management Contact Name: Janine Hodes
  • Management Phone: 312-654-1560X2
  • Master Association Fee: 60
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 190
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3942.1
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 520

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2024
Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Bollini Romina and Bollini Armando
Bought by
Ministry Of Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Debra Flynn
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
139.73%
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Outstanding Balance
$197,192
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$228,961

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2006
Sold by
Mehta Sunil K
Bought by
Bollini Romina and Bollini Armando

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,600
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2000
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Mehta Sunil K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2000
Sold by
Glick Michele Cohen and Cohen Michele
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #1108112

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1999
Sold by
Arusi Roni
Bought by
Cohen Michelle S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $262,000 Fort Dearborn Land Title
Deed $170,500 Professional National Title
Warranty Deed $140,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $292,500 Construction
Previous Owner $176,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $36,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $439,995 -1.1% --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $444,900 -1.1% --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $449,900 -1.1% --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $454,900 -0.7% --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $457,900 +83.2% --
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Sold $250,000 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $250,000 0.0% $313 / Sq Ft
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Rented $2,250 +15.4% --
06/23/2022 06/23/22 For Rent $1,950 0.0% --
06/20/2022 06/20/22 Off Market $1,950 -- --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Rent $1,950 +8.3% --
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Price Changed $1,800 -2.7% $2 / Sq Ft
12/22/2020 12/22/20 For Rent $1,850 -7.5% --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Rented $2,000 -7.0% --
04/27/2020 04/27/20 For Rent $2,150 -- --
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 $3,942 $25,513 $4,142 $21,371
2023 $3,821 $22,000 $3,334 $18,666
2022 $3,821 $22,000 $3,334 $18,666
2021 $3,754 $21,999 $3,334 $18,665
2020 $3,972 $20,932 $2,334 $18,598
2019 $3,875 $22,715 $2,334 $20,381
2018 $3,808 $22,715 $2,334 $20,381
2017 $3,372 $19,040 $1,867 $17,173
2016 $3,313 $19,040 $1,867 $17,173
2015 $3,008 $19,040 $1,867 $17,173
2014 $2,679 $17,010 $840 $16,170
2013 $2,676 $17,261 $840 $16,421
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12201437

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-04-207-087-1408