$179,900
SOLD MAY 17, 2019

1606 W Carmen Ave Unit 1W Chicago, IL 60640

Ravenswood Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$200/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$225 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Southern Exposure
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Andersonville Playlot Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Why rent when you can own! The perfect starter condo located in the heart of Andersonville, this gorgeous home boasts hardwood floors throughout, an upgraded kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and breakfast bar. Perfect for entertaining, the floorplan includes a large separate dining room and spacious living room with gas fireplace. This bright and spacious south-facing home gets natural light all day long! Spacious bedroom with room for a queen size bed and ample closet space. This home also features a private laundry room and storage closet both located in the basement. Secure common back patio area for grilling and hanging out. Conveniently located just foot steps to multiple public transportation options, Ravenswood Metra, CTA (red & brown lines), as well as bus options. Easy street parking. Property taxes have been appealed, new amount closer to $3K! Walk to everything that Andersonville has to offer, restaurants, shops, nightlife and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan McKane

Redfin Corporation License #475160573 Listed on: 03/22/2019

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Maggie Antillon

Realty of America, LLC License #471016346

Realty of America, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,165

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1905 | 2004

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure

HOA Fees

  • $200 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,165

Year Built | Renovated

1905 | 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$200 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1905
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 4
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 800
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: S (South)

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 60
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Pet Count Limitation, Pet Weight Limitation
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 800
  • Assessment Association Fees: 200
  • Management Contact Name: Manager
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Self-managed

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Mcpherson Elementary School
  • High School: Amundsen High School
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14074080931002

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 4
  • Number Stories: 1

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3943.33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2024
Closed on
Sep 19, 2024
Sold by
Quinn Louis
Bought by
Sweeney John
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Brychel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mark Keppy
Baird & Warner
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$272,500
Premium/Discount to List
$22,500
9%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$283,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,860
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.08%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2019
Closed on
May 15, 2019
Sold by
Austin Kathy
Bought by
Quinn Louis
Seller's Agent
Ryan McKane
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Antillon
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$179,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,100
-12.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.07%
Original Mortgage
$174,503
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Bruno Caroline A
Bought by
Austin Kathy

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2005
Sold by
Mccoy Karyn
Bought by
Bruno Caroline A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,200
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
1606 West Carmen Llc
Bought by
Mccoy Karyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,200
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2004
Sold by
Mcauley Kevin P
Bought by
1606 West Carmen Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1998
Sold by
Castrejon Sixto and Castrejon Elena
Bought by
Major Donald R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1995
Sold by
Wren Marvin and Wren Cynthia
Bought by
Castrejon Sixto and Castrejon Elena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
8.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1994
Sold by
Wren Marvin and Wren Cynthia
Bought by
Wren Cynthia A and Wren Marvin F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1993
Sold by
Sanchez Angel and Sanchez Jose
Bought by
Wren Marvin and Wren Cynthia
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $272,500 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $180,000 Chicago Title
Sheriffs Deed $106,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $229,000 Pntn
Special Warranty Deed $218,000 --
Special Warranty Deed -- Cti
Warranty Deed $260,000 --
Trustee Deed $163,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Joint Tenancy Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $179,949 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,503 New Conventional
Previous Owner $149,493 Commercial
Previous Owner $79,869 Commercial
Previous Owner $183,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $171,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $315,000 Construction
Previous Owner $208,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $168,000 No Value Available
Closed $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Sold $272,500 +9.0% $341 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $250,000 +39.0% $313 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Sold $179,900 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2019 04/14/19 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $225 / Sq Ft
04/13/2019 04/13/19 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $231 / Sq Ft
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Price Changed $189,900 -2.6% $237 / Sq Ft
04/08/2019 04/08/19 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $244 / Sq Ft
03/30/2019 03/30/19 Price Changed $199,900 -2.5% $250 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Sale $205,000 -- $256 / 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 $3,165 $22,781 $5,585 $17,196
2023 $3,085 $15,000 $4,490 $10,510
2022 $3,085 $15,000 $4,490 $10,510
2021 $3,016 $15,000 $4,490 $10,510
2020 $2,832 $12,711 $2,694 $10,017
2019 $2,817 $14,022 $2,694 $11,328
2018 $2,770 $14,022 $2,694 $11,328
2017 $3,943 $18,318 $2,357 $15,961
2016 $3,669 $18,318 $2,357 $15,961
2015 $3,357 $18,318 $2,357 $15,961
2014 $3,633 $19,579 $1,810 $17,769
2013 $3,561 $19,579 $1,810 $17,769
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10309208

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-07-408-093-1002