$681,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,814 Sq Ft
$726/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$375 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Dawes Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Exquisite Vintage Condo in the Heart of Evanston Historic District! Discover the perfect blend of history, charm, and modern convenience in this beautifully refurbished 1st floor Victorian condo. Located on a quiet, tree-lined residential street only a block away from several coffeehouses, Whole Foods, restaurants, library, Clark Street beach, lakefront and Northwestern University. Also located close to many cultural activities sponsored by the city like arts fairs, 4th of July celebration, lake front festivals. Expansive first floor unit in this historic, vintage building offers eight spacious rooms with architectural details, gas fireplace, beautifully restored wood moldings, French doors, hardwood floors and 9.5 foot ceilings. Front sunroom facing west provides wonderful sunshine and opens into a large living room and foyer. This special Unit also features 3 bedrooms/2 baths with a large formal dining room and updated large kitchen including a butler's pantry and eat in kitchen. The kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless steel Viking appliances, ample storage and breakfast nook. Formal dining room has beautiful architectural details like the original built in cabinet with glass paned doors, wooden beamed ceiling and original swinging door with glass panes leading to the butler's pantry. In unit laundry included, huge private basement storage room and recently installed SpacePak air conditioning. Pet friendly building and so close to both Metra & CTA for easy access to Chicago and northern suburbs. Convenient on street parking. Condo is located on a residential street surrounded by homes so parking is readily available. There is also a city parking garage one block away at the corner of Chicago and Church with reasonable monthly rates. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a true gem in the heart of the Evanston historic lake front district.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475094236 Listed on: 01/20/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Seamus Tuohy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475206164

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Schreiber

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125120

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,745

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

HOA Fees

  • $726 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 18 Units
  • Mustafa Mike Kurtcvic Association, Phone Number (312) 267-1094
  • Property managed by Chicagoland

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,745

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$726 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1814
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Sun Room
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 649000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 726
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Chicagoland
  • Management Contact Name: Mustafa Mike Kurtcvic
  • Management Phone: 312-267-1094
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 200

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10745
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2025
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Leslie M Penles Trust and Penles Leslie M
Bought by
Clemens Thomas and Clemens Marion
Seller's Agent
Maureen O'Grady-Tuohy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Meredith Schreiber
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$681,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
4.93%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$656,903

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,097
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.49%
Original Mortgage
$476,700
Outstanding Balance
$476,309
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$180,594

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2013
Sold by
Penles Leslie M
Bought by
Penles Leslie M and Leslie M Penles Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2002
Sold by
Tosto John A and Tosto Patricia G
Bought by
Penles Leslie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,300
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Deed $681,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $449,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $476,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $236,727 New Conventional
Previous Owner $298,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $58,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $218,000 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Sold $681,000 +4.9% $375 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $649,000 -- $358 / 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 $11,224 $49,680 $3,391 $46,289
2023 $10,745 $49,680 $3,391 $46,289
2022 $10,745 $49,680 $3,391 $46,289
2021 $11,691 $47,385 $2,441 $44,944
2020 $11,595 $47,385 $2,441 $44,944
2019 $11,272 $51,537 $2,441 $49,096
2018 $12,472 $48,957 $2,034 $46,923
2017 $12,162 $48,957 $2,034 $46,923
2016 $11,758 $48,957 $2,034 $46,923
2015 $8,225 $33,300 $1,729 $31,571
2014 $9,089 $36,792 $1,729 $35,063
2013 $9,262 $38,325 $1,729 $36,596
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12279773

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-404-020-1010