$619,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2025

1616 W Cullom Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60613

Ravenswood Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Built

Recently Sold

13% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Ravenswood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of July 2025

Spacious and sun-filled, this beautiful 3-bedroom duplex in a classic Lakeview Greystone offers the perfect blend of charm and modern convenience. The bright, south-facing living room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating an inviting space for entertaining. A generously sized kitchen with a peninsula and adjoining breakfast nook/sitting area provides plenty of room for cooking and gathering. The main level features two well-appointed bedrooms and two full baths, while the lower level offers a cozy family room, a third bedroom, and an expansive storage area. Step outside to enjoy a lovingly maintained common fenced-in patio-ideal for relaxing or hosting. Conveniently located just a short walk to two Brown Line stops and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Montrose and Lincoln Square, this home is a rare find in a sought-after neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Chesne

Compass License #471003470 Listed on: 02/18/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Kalous

Compass License #475164653

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,951

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • 4 Units

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex,Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex,Vintage
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: None
  • Management Contact Name: None
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7951.08
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Epstein Benjamin and Epstein Cara
Bought by
Camp Joshua C
Seller's Agent
Julie Chesne
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Kalous
Compass
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$619,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,000
12.55%
Current Estimated Value
$607,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,874
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.95%
Original Mortgage
$464,250
Outstanding Balance
$463,482
Interest Rate
6.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$143,644

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2013
Closed on
Apr 23, 2013
Sold by
Benjaminson Todd A and Benjaminson Kristen
Bought by
Epstein Benjamin and Epstein Cara
Seller's Agent
Jordan Chalmers
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Chris Chesne
Compass
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$266,250
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2007
Sold by
Hearst Matthew C and Hearst Amy B
Bought by
Benjaminson Todd and Benjaminson Kristen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2001
Sold by
Touloumis Layana Carter
Bought by
Bunnell Amy E and Hearst Matthew C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
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 $619,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $355,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $376,500 Cti
Warranty Deed $290,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $464,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $266,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $301,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $232,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $619,000 +12.5% --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $550,000 -11.1% --
03/30/2025 03/30/25 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Off Market $619,000 -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 Sold $355,000 -2.7% -- View Prior Sale
02/17/2013 02/17/13 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2013 02/11/13 For Sale $365,000 -- --
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
2025 $7,951 $44,820 $12,525 $32,295
2024 $7,951 $44,820 $12,525 $32,295
2023 $7,730 $41,000 $10,070 $30,930
2022 $7,730 $41,000 $10,070 $30,930
2021 $7,575 $41,000 $10,070 $30,930
2020 $7,718 $37,747 $6,042 $31,705
2019 $7,677 $41,638 $6,042 $35,596
2018 $7,546 $41,638 $6,042 $35,596
2017 $6,915 $35,500 $5,286 $30,214
2016 $7,110 $35,500 $5,286 $30,214
2015 $6,505 $35,500 $5,286 $30,214
2014 $5,663 $30,523 $4,059 $26,464
2013 $5,073 $30,523 $4,059 $26,464
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12290263

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-18-405-033-1003