$428,000
SOLD MAR 19, 2024

The James House 1560 N Sandburg Terrace Unit 4011J Chicago, IL 60610

Old Town Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$828/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Park High School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome home to this BRAND NEW rehabbed 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo in the highly sought-after James House of Sandburg Village. Nestled in the prime location within Sandburg, this unit boasts a spacious open living area, a chef-inspired kitchen, convenient IN-UNIT LAUNDRY, a large outdoor balcony with Western exposure, and tons of custom built-in closets throughout including a walk-in pantry/closet. The bathroom features designer-quality tile, sleek black hardware, and a walk-in shower with a stylish black-framed glass enclosure and full-body spray. The expansive primary bedroom offers a professionally organized closet, recessed lighting, and plenty of space for a WFH setup. The kitchen is a chef's dream with high-end stainless steel smart appliances, custom white cabinets with black hardware, quartz countertops with island seating, and newly added recessed lighting. The Western facing balcony offers gorgeous sunset and Chicago skyline views for days. Every detail has been meticulously crafted, from the WiFi-capable light switches to the stylish engineered white oak hardwood floors and ample organized storage throughout. The well-managed James House is part of the amenity-rich Sandburg Village community, offering a pool, tennis courts, gym, full-time door staff, on-site laundry, and heated valet garage parking available for rent. Additional amenities include on-site receiving room, professional management, storage locker rooms, and a penthouse lounge area with a rooftop deck boasting breathtaking skyline and lake views. This sought-after location is just minutes away from the Lake, North Ave Beach, Lincoln Park, public transportation, and the vibrant nightlife, dining, and shopping of the Gold Coast and Old Town. The building has undergone numerous updates, including modernized elevators, renovated hallways, exterior maintenance, and new windows. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholaos Voutsinas

Redfin Corporation License #475159497 Listed on: 02/21/2024

Redfin Corporation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1970 | Remodeled in 2024

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking
  • Heated Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • European Shower
  • Shower Body Spray

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, insurance, security, doorman, clubhouse, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 520 Units
  • Community Specialists Association, Phone Number (312) 654-1560
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • 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
  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Windows

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,142

Year Built

Built in 1970 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$828 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • 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): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 40
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 43
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 43
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: European Shower,Full Body Spray Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors,Sliding Doors,Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Insulated Windows,Screens,Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Storms/Screens, Cable Access
  • List Price: 435000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Stucco,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 759
  • 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, 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: Community Specialists
  • Management Phone: 312-654-1560X2
  • Master Association Fee: 69
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 180
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5141.88
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 520

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2024
Sold by
Red Door Industries Llc
Bought by
Handler Jolie R
Seller's Agent
Nicholaos Voutsinas
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$428,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.61%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Sep 6, 2023
Sold by
Mkc Real Estate Iii Llc
Bought by
Red Door Industries Llc
Seller's Agent
Lynn Kummerer
Luxury Living Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Keith Brand
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4.44%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
231.70%
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
Mar 29, 2013
Sold by
Dekalb Gregory M
Bought by
Mkc Real Estate Iii Llc
Seller's Agent
Brooke Daitchman
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Kummerer
Luxury Living Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$226,600
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,300
-9.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2005
Sold by
Stein Adele Welage and Welage Adele
Bought by
Stein Adele Welage

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2005
Sold by
Welage Vincent
Bought by
Stein Adele Welage

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2005
Sold by
Stein Adele Welage
Bought by
Dekalb Gregory M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2003
Sold by
Welage Vincent and Welage Adele
Bought by
Welage Adele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,000
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2002
Sold by
Seiler Edmond D and Seiler Kristen A
Bought by
Welage Adele and Welage Vincent

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2001
Sold by
Prangle Michael E
Bought by
Seiler Edmond D and Leitza Kristen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,250
Interest Rate
6.91%
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 $428,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $235,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $227,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Rtc
Quit Claim Deed -- Rtc
Warranty Deed $249,000 Rtc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $162,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $220,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $32,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $32,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $199,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $178,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $146,250 No Value Available
Previous Owner $96,800 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $439,000 -2.4% --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $450,000 -2.0% --
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $459,000 +7.2% --
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Sold $428,000 -1.6% --
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2024 02/21/24 For Sale $435,000 +85.1% --
09/18/2023 09/18/23 Sold $235,000 +4.4% $283 / Sq Ft
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2023 08/24/23 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $271 / Sq Ft
07/07/2021 07/07/21 Rented -- -- --
07/06/2021 07/06/21 Under Contract -- -- --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Sold $226,600 -5.2% $267 / Sq Ft
03/20/2013 03/20/13 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2013 03/04/13 Price Changed $239,000 -4.4% $281 / Sq Ft
02/18/2013 02/18/13 For Sale $249,900 -- $294 / 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 $5,275 $29,445 $4,780 $24,665
2023 $5,142 $25,000 $3,848 $21,152
2022 $5,142 $25,000 $3,848 $21,152
2021 $5,027 $24,999 $3,848 $21,151
2020 $5,382 $24,159 $2,694 $21,465
2019 $5,267 $26,217 $2,694 $23,523
2018 $5,179 $26,217 $2,694 $23,523
2017 $4,731 $21,975 $2,155 $19,820
2016 $4,401 $21,975 $2,155 $19,820
2015 $4,027 $21,975 $2,155 $19,820
2014 $3,642 $19,632 $969 $18,663
2013 $3,160 $19,921 $969 $18,952
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11983330

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-04-207-087-1437