$900,000
SOLD FEB 15, 2023
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,023 Sq Ft
$2,101/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$445 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 5-minute walk to Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line)
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Seneca Park

About This Home

As of February 2023

Rare duplex at 161 E. Chicago. Includes two stories with a bedroom on each floor. This full gut renovation features high end designer finishes with a wall of glass windows facing North East that provide lake and city views from every room. Open concept kitchen with white quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. 5" red oak wood floors throughout, custom built-ins and a wine cooler. Includes two and a half baths plus a bonus family room that overlooks the downstairs renovated kitchen, living and dining areas. Both bedrooms include their own white marble en-suite bathrooms. In-unit washer/dryer and a private, large storage room on the same floor. Convenient garage parking available for lease on site. Assessments include 24/7 concierge door service, maintenance, indoor pool, exercise room, common, updated deck, dry cleaning and other full service amenities. The perfect urban oasis. Tenant occupied until January 31, 2023. Owner and tenant can be flexible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Mandel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475115707 Listed on: 10/31/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Sarah Africk

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475197105

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Salm

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475133721

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1985 | Remodeled in 2016

HOA Fees

  • $2,101 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Marble or Granite Building Materials

Interior Spaces

  • 2,023 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Dry Bar
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Schools

  • Ogden International Elementary School
  • Ogden Elementary Middle School
  • Wells Community Academy Senior H High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 291 Units
  • Cathy Lewandowski Association, Phone Number (312) 751-8174
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by Draper & Kramer
  • 50-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Valet Parking
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 30 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,168

Year Built

Built in 1985 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,101 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Condo-Duplex,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Condo-Duplex,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 24
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 50
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2023
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 50
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 995000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Marble/Granite

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Indv Controls, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 2101
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Indoor Pool, Receiving Room, Sauna, Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Draper & Kramer
  • Management Contact Name: Cathy Lewandowski
  • Management Phone: 312-751-8174
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ogden International
  • High School: Wells Community Academy Senior H
  • Middle/Junior School: Ogden Elementary
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 355
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22168.41
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 291

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2022
Closed on
Feb 3, 2023
Sold by
Smith Hene Beth
Bought by
Kellie Zell Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Erin Mandel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tim Salm
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-9.55%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,043,549

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,549
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2016
Closed on
Aug 9, 2016
Sold by
161 E Chicago 2401 Llc
Bought by
Smith Iiene Beth
Seller's Agent
Helaine Cohen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Gillman
Compass
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2015
Closed on
Oct 30, 2015
Sold by
Echiverri Henry C and Echiverri Susan C
Bought by
161 E Chicago 2401 Llc
Seller's Agent
Alyse Martinez
Mark Allen Realty ERA Powered
Buyer's Agent
Helaine Cohen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
102.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Lusk Bonni Morris
Bought by
Echiverri Henry C and Echiverri Susan C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1998
Sold by
Lusk Bonni Morris
Bought by
Bonnie Morris Lusk Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1998
Sold by
Herron Orley R and Herron Donna J
Bought by
Morris Lusk Bonnie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1995
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Herron Orley R and Herron Donna J
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 $900,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $725,000 Greater Metropolitan Title L
Warranty Deed $665,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $415,000 --
Joint Tenancy Deed $475,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,254,867 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $532,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $66,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Sold $900,000 0.0% $445 / Sq Ft
01/14/2023 01/14/23 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2022 12/29/22 Off Market $900,000 -- --
11/25/2022 11/25/22 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2022 10/31/22 For Sale $995,000 0.0% $492 / Sq Ft
11/21/2020 11/21/20 Rented $4,250 0.0% --
11/10/2020 11/10/20 For Rent $4,250 -48.5% --
09/27/2017 09/27/17 Rented $8,250 0.0% --
08/22/2017 08/22/17 Price Changed $8,250 -5.7% $4 / Sq Ft
07/18/2017 07/18/17 For Rent $8,750 0.0% --
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Sold $1,250,000 -10.7% $636 / Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Price Changed $1,399,000 -3.5% $712 / Sq Ft
04/25/2016 04/25/16 For Sale $1,450,000 +100.0% $738 / Sq Ft
11/02/2015 11/02/15 Sold $725,000 -3.3% $369 / Sq Ft
10/13/2015 10/13/15 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2015 10/05/15 For Sale $750,000 -- $381 / 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 $22,135 $92,923 $3,386 $89,537
2023 $21,578 $104,912 $2,774 $102,138
2022 $21,578 $104,912 $2,774 $102,138
2021 $21,096 $104,910 $2,773 $102,137
2020 $22,168 $99,513 $2,106 $97,407
2019 $23,565 $117,292 $2,106 $115,186
2018 $23,169 $117,292 $2,106 $115,186
2017 $24,333 $113,035 $1,794 $111,241
2016 $22,640 $113,035 $1,794 $111,241
2015 $20,713 $113,035 $1,794 $111,241
2014 $16,801 $90,552 $1,404 $89,148
2013 $16,469 $90,552 $1,404 $89,148
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11640210

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-10-200-068-1001