NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 W Belle Plaine Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60613

Ravenswood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $509,000 - $538,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
2,744 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold June 08, 2022

Last sale price $422,500 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,327/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Ravenswood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of June 2022

Your new home awaits you in this Beautifully Updated Condo located in the Heart of Highly Desired Lakeview! The Spacious Floor Plan treats you to Two Finished Levels of Exquisite Living Space with Custom and Designer Details throughout. The Living Room features Great Natural Light, Rich Stained Hardwood Floors, Neutral Paint and a Wide Open View to the Formal Dining Room that features a Cozy Gas Log Fireplace with Custom Tile Surround nestled between Custom Built Bookcases. Beautifully Updated, the Chef's Kitchen features Gorgeous Quartz Countertops, Tiled Backsplash, Energy Star Rated Stainless Steel Appliances, LED Lighting, a Generous Amount of Cabinet Space and access to the Sunroom. To complete the Main Level, there are 3 Bedrooms, all with Ample Closet Space and a Full Bathroom. When it's time to relax, take the Spiral Staircase down to the Finished Lower Level that is sure to impress with its Huge Family Room with Recessed Lighting, Guest Room, Full Bathroom, Laundry Room and Large Storage Rooms. This Spring and Summer, invite friends over and dine Al Fresco in the Private, Fenced-in Patio with room for a Grill. This Prime Location is just moments to: Brown Line, CTA Bus Stops, Local Parks, Lake Shore Drive, Running/Walking/Bike Paths, Montrose Dog Beach, Sydney Marovitz Golf Course, Wrigley Field, Shopping, Dining, Nightlife and More

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dominic Irpino

IRPINO Real Estate, Inc. License #471010698 Listed on: 05/05/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara McCarthy

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475135882

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,638

Year Built

  • Built in 1911 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 2,744

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard

Community Details

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,638

Year Built

Built in 1911 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Flat
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Flat
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features, Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 2100
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Foyer, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room, Bonus Room, Workshop
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom: None
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 399900
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: NONE
  • Management Contact Name: NONE
  • Management Phone: 555-555-5555

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6638.5
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2022
Closed on
Jun 3, 2022
Sold by
Swenson Mark and Swenson Samantha
Bought by
Wolf Jeffrey M and Stankus Alison
Seller's Agent
Dominic Irpino
IRPINO Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sara McCarthy
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$422,500
Premium/Discount to List
$22,600
5.65%
Current Estimated Value
$530,846

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,346
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$338,000
Outstanding Balance
$324,422
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$235,621

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2018
Closed on
Apr 2, 2019
Sold by
Jva Ms Cf I Llc
Bought by
Swenson Mark and Estep Samantha
Seller's Agent
James Athanaspoulos
Kairos Brokerage LLC
Buyer's Agent
Dominic Irpino
IRPINO Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$314,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,100
-19.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.68%
Original Mortgage
$251,920
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2018
Sold by
Jva Il Llc
Bought by
Jva Ms Cf I Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Callahan James and Strahlman John
Bought by
Jva Il Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Lakeshore Historic Properties Llc
Bought by
Callahan James and Strahlman John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$353,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2005
Sold by
Mertes Arthur E
Bought by
Lakeshore Historic Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1997
Sold by
Coffey Thomas W and Coffey Theresa
Bought by
Mertes Arthur E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,800
Interest Rate
7.71%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wolf Jeffrey M $422,500 None Listed On Document
Swenson Mark $315,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Jva Ms Cf I Llc -- Os National Llc
Jva Il Llc $252,000 North American Title
Callahan James $353,000 Synergy Title Services Llc
Lakeshore Historic Properties Llc -- --
Mertes Arthur E $264,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wolf Jeffrey M $338,000
Previous Owner Swenson Mark $251,920
Previous Owner Jva Ms Cf I Llc $150,000,000
Previous Owner Callahan James $328,687
Previous Owner Cushing Ryan $344,000
Previous Owner Cushing Ryan $344,000
Previous Owner Callahan James $353,000
Previous Owner Mertes Arthur E $2,000,000
Previous Owner Mertes Arthur E $384,900
Previous Owner Mertes Arthur E $750,000
Previous Owner Mertes Arthur E $400,000
Previous Owner Mertes Arthur E $250,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Sold $422,500 +5.7% $201 / Sq Ft
05/09/2022 05/09/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $399,900 +27.0% $190 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Sold $314,900 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
03/05/2019 03/05/19 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2019 02/26/19 Price Changed $314,900 -4.3% $150 / Sq Ft
02/18/2019 02/18/19 Price Changed $329,000 -2.9% $157 / Sq Ft
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Price Changed $339,000 -5.6% $161 / Sq Ft
12/27/2018 12/27/18 Price Changed $359,000 -2.7% $171 / Sq Ft
11/30/2018 11/30/18 Price Changed $369,000 -2.6% $176 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Price Changed $379,000 -1.3% $180 / Sq Ft
11/10/2018 11/10/18 Price Changed $384,000 -1.3% $183 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 For Sale $389,000 -- $185 / 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 $5,208 $44,925 $13,651 $31,274
2023 $5,759 $28,000 $10,976 $17,024
2022 $5,759 $28,000 $10,976 $17,024
2021 $5,631 $28,000 $10,976 $17,024
2020 $6,639 $29,800 $6,585 $23,215
2019 $5,987 $29,800 $6,585 $23,215
2018 $5,208 $29,800 $6,585 $23,215
2017 $8,118 $41,085 $5,762 $35,323
2016 $7,729 $41,085 $5,762 $35,323
2015 $7,048 $41,085 $5,762 $35,323
2014 $5,234 $30,780 $4,424 $26,356
2013 $5,120 $30,780 $4,424 $26,356
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11394546

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-18-422-036-1001