$266,000
SOLD FEB 12, 2016

The James House 1560 N Sandburg Terrace Unit 3506J Chicago, IL 60610

Old Town Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
810 Sq Ft
$644/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$328 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Living Room
  • No Interior Steps
  • Lincoln Park High School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • Wheelchair Access

About This Home

As of August 2025

Rarely available, 1 bedroom, 1 bath high floor condo with unobstructed panoramic views of lake, park, & city. Spacious living/dining room combo with access to balcony which has views of the lake, park, and city. Classic custom black and white kitchen with granite countertops and floor. New plumbing under kitchen sink plus new faucet. New tile in tub area, new bathroom drain and shower feed installed. Spacious bedroom boasts custom closet organizer. New heaters with remote installed last year. New circuit breaker panel. Garage parking available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Helen Dorothy

Helen Dorothy Realty Listed on: 11/21/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Emmer

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122525

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,880

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

HOA Fees

  • $644 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 810 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps

Outdoor Features

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 520 Units
  • Tom Kristufek Association, Phone Number (312) 654-1560
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • 44-Story Property

Pet Policy

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,880

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$644 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 35
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 44

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps, Wheelchair Accessible
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 810
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 44
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 284000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 644
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: Community Specialists
  • Management Contact Name: Tom kristufek
  • Management Phone: 312-654-1560
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3879.95
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 520

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Toland F Wendall
Bought by
Floyd Wendall Toland Trust and Toland

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2016
Closed on
Feb 10, 2016
Sold by
Lipskis Dean and Lipskis Alison
Bought by
Toland F Wendall
Seller's Agent
Pat Emmer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tessa Best
Redfin Corporation
Sold Price
$2,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.18%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2011
Closed on
Feb 13, 2012
Sold by
Motto Edward
Bought by
Lipskis Dean and Lipskis Alison
Seller's Agent
Ed Motto
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Helen Dorothy
Helen Dorothy Realty
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.94%
Original Mortgage
$177,750
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Stewart Jeanne
Bought by
Motto Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1994
Sold by
Flitter Jonathan E
Bought by
Stewart Jeanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,200
Interest Rate
7.1%
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $266,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $237,000 Near North National Title
Warranty Deed $237,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $76,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $177,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $116,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $103,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $105,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $105,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $91,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $320,000 -4.4% $381 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $334,900 0.0% $399 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
04/07/2020 04/07/20 For Rent $2,300 +4.5% --
05/01/2019 05/01/19 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
02/27/2016 02/27/16 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
02/12/2016 02/12/16 Sold $266,000 -6.3% $328 / Sq Ft
02/02/2016 02/02/16 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2016 01/27/16 Price Changed $284,000 -5.0% $351 / Sq Ft
01/01/2016 01/01/16 Price Changed $298,900 -4.2% $369 / Sq Ft
11/21/2015 11/21/15 For Sale $312,000 +31.6% $385 / Sq Ft
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Sold $237,000 -4.0% --
12/20/2011 12/20/11 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2011 11/15/11 Price Changed $247,000 -0.8% --
11/02/2011 11/02/11 For Sale $249,000 -- --
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 $5,697 $31,363 $5,091 $26,272
2023 $5,553 $27,000 $4,099 $22,901
2022 $5,553 $27,000 $4,099 $22,901
2021 $5,429 $26,999 $4,098 $22,901
2020 $5,733 $25,733 $2,869 $22,864
2019 $5,610 $27,924 $2,869 $25,055
2018 $5,516 $27,924 $2,869 $25,055
2017 $5,039 $23,406 $2,295 $21,111
2016 $4,688 $23,406 $2,295 $21,111
2015 $4,289 $23,406 $2,295 $21,111
2014 $3,880 $20,912 $1,033 $19,879
2013 $3,859 $21,220 $1,033 $20,187
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09090670

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-04-207-087-1232