$189,900
SOLD NOV 5, 2021

1637 W Columbia Ave Unit 3W Chicago, IL 60626

Rogers Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$281/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$237 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2021

Step into this bright and welcoming top-floor, 2 bedroom condo, where comfort meets design. You'll enjoy an abundance of natural light throughout the day with large windows and multiple exposures. Extensive kitchen upgrades include new recessed lighting, freshly painted cabinets, new hardware, new backsplash, new stainless steel sink and all-new Samsung stainless steel appliance suite (fridge with icemaker/microwave oven/dishwasher/5-burner gas stove). The large kitchen is complete with peninsula for added seating and granite countertops. Smart upgrades include Google Nest thermostat, Yale Lock for back door, lighting/dimmers (Lutron/Caseta) installed throughout. Both the primary and secondary bedrooms are spacious with ample closet space. New bath flooring, lighting and vanity installed in 2020. Recent HOA/building updates include roof repair 2018, new intercoms 2020, back decks repaired 2020. You'll enjoy sunsets off the southern-facing shared deck and everything Rogers Park has to offer with easy access to the Red Line and one block from Clark Street. Welcome home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Schroeder

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475179225 Listed on: 09/10/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Fernando Rocha Jr.

RE/MAX LOYALTY License #475162241

RE/MAX LOYALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,291

Year Built

  • 1923

HOA Fees

  • $281 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Community Details

Overview

  • 20 Units
  • Jennifer Eaves Association, Phone Number (773) 370-5846
  • Property managed by Good Steward Building Management

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,291

Year Built

1923

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$281 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Property Sub Type: Condo
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Rebuilt Year: 2004
  • Directions: From Clark head east on Columbia, building will be on your right
  • Lot Size: CONDO
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1923

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: None
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Granite Counters
  • Dining Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Good Steward Building Management
  • Management Contact Name: Jennifer Eaves
  • Management Phone: 773-370-5846X108
  • Association Fee: 281
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 20

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2443.52
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2021
Closed on
Nov 4, 2021
Sold by
Dominguez Matthew Paul
Bought by
Ott Rosa and Sandoval Ricardo
Seller's Agent
Michelle Schroeder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Rocha Jr.
RE/MAX LOYALTY
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$189,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,100
-2.62%
Total Days on Market
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$169,900
Outstanding Balance
$158,032
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,639

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2018
Closed on
May 1, 2018
Sold by
Sweeney Jessica and Handel Charles
Bought by
Dominguez Matthew Paul
Seller's Agent
Elyse Sweeney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kara Boeldt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$149,999
Sold Price
$148,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,999
-1.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2013
Closed on
Jul 25, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Sweeney Jessica and Handel Charles
Seller's Agent
Timothy Blomquist
Key Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Elyse Sweeney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$65,900
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
6.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2013
Sold by
White Amy B
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
1637 West Columbia Corp
Bought by
White Amy B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,100
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 $190,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Warranty Deed $148,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $70,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Special Warranty Deed $159,000 Git
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $169,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $139,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,500 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $183,950 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $143,100 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $240,000 +26.4% $300 / Sq Ft
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $189,900 -2.6% $237 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2021 09/10/21 For Sale $195,000 +31.8% $244 / Sq Ft
05/03/2018 05/03/18 Sold $148,000 -1.3% --
03/29/2018 03/29/18 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2018 02/03/18 For Sale $149,999 +114.3% --
07/25/2013 07/25/13 Sold $70,000 +6.2% --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2013 05/31/13 For Sale $65,900 0.0% --
04/10/2013 04/10/13 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2013 03/26/13 For Sale $65,900 -- --
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 $3,291 $19,266 $1,029 $18,237
2023 $3,291 $16,000 $823 $15,177
2022 $3,291 $16,000 $823 $15,177
2021 $3,217 $15,999 $823 $15,176
2020 $2,444 $10,969 $663 $10,306
2019 $2,457 $12,228 $663 $11,565
2018 $2,415 $12,228 $663 $11,565
2017 $2,086 $9,692 $594 $9,098
2016 $1,941 $9,692 $594 $9,098
2015 $1,776 $9,692 $594 $9,098
2014 $2,961 $15,959 $548 $15,411
2013 $2,424 $15,959 $548 $15,411
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11214790

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-31-409-028-1020