$480,000
SOLD OCT 11, 2024

1944 N Seminary Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60614

Old Town Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$334/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Penthouse
  • 3-minute walk to Armitage Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mayer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Adams Playground Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Perfectly located in the heart of the coveted Lincoln Park neighborhood and on a quiet tree-lined street, this 2 bedroom + 1 bathroom condo sits on the top floor of a boutique building and exudes vintage charm with modern updates throughout. As you enter the home you're met with a beautiful dedicated dining area, a modern light fixture, an original built-in hutch, crown molding, oak hardwood floors, and tons of natural light (from east, south, and west facing exposure). The dining room connects to the charming living room anchored by a decorative vintage fireplace and east-facing bay windows. The primary bedroom receives tons of morning light and looks out onto the greenery of the trees, and offers a large closet with plenty of storage and shelving. The bathroom was tastefully remodeled in 2022 featuring a new vanity, tile, light fixtures, floating shelves and a brand new ventless LG front loading Washer/Dryer. Down the hall is the second bedroom, equipped with even more storage space and perfect as a guest room, home office, flex room or Peloton/gym space. The updated kitchen features white shaker style cabinetry, new hardware (2017), subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops and a stainless steel appliances package. Off of the kitchen is an expansive back deck with ample space for a table, chairs and grill setup, and is an ideal setting for eating al fresco or entertaining guests. This home has been well maintained with many updates including new Andersen windows throughout (2022), a hot water tank (2016) & custom lighting. A large storage space is located in the building and can easily fit a few bikes. Permit street parking is readily available on Seminary and neighboring streets. This condo is located in the best pocket of Lincoln Park, directly off of Armitage and 3 minutes from the Armitage "L" stop, multiple CTA bus lines, easy access to 90/94 or LSD. Across the street from Adams Playground/Park, near Lincoln Park, Green City Market, Lakeshore and surrounded by boutiques and amazing restaurants such as La Colombe, Starbucks, Annette's Italian Ice, Tarantino's, Armitage Ale House, Summer House, Sushi San, Art Effect, Trader Joes, Whole foods & so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Parker

Compass License #475125501 Listed on: 08/20/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Regan Tate

Compass License #475193512

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim McLoughlin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172332

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,906

Year Renovated

  • 2000

HOA Fees

  • $334 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Schools

  • Oscar Mayer Elementary School
  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 6 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 50 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,906

Year Renovated

2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$334 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage,Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage,Penthouse
  • 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: 3
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • List Price: 465000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Other
  • 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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 334
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Sundeck
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self Managed
  • Management Contact Name: XXXXXXXX
  • Management Phone: 555-555-5555
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oscar Mayer Elementary School
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Oscar Mayer Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 50

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6906.12
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Dobrzanska Katarzyna
Bought by
Amoyal Camille
Seller's Agent
Kelly Parker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tim McLoughlin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.23%
Current Estimated Value
$506,889

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,889
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$356,237
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$150,652

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Brady Tyler and Ragsdale Caroline
Bought by
Dobrzanska Katarzyna
Seller's Agent
Sarah Ziehr
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kate Rizzo
Keller Williams Chicago-Lakevi
List Price
$364,000
Sold Price
$364,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.54%
Original Mortgage
$291,200
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2015
Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
P J H Llc
Bought by
Brady Tyler
Seller's Agent
Jenna Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mark Winkelman
Baird & Warner
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$307,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-2.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.82%
Original Mortgage
$46,125
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2006
Sold by
Houcek Paul and Houcek Earl
Bought by
Pjh Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2006
Sold by
Lehman Kevin and Lehman Jan B
Bought by
Houcek Paul J and Houcek Earl E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2005
Sold by
Lehman Jan B and Barnett Jan K
Bought by
Lehman Kevin and Lehman Jan B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1996
Sold by
Sampson Christopher
Bought by
Barnett Jan K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,200
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $480,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $364,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $307,500 Cti
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $317,000 Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $168,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $360,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $291,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $46,125 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $230,625 New Conventional
Previous Owner $243,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $253,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $168,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $49,672 Unknown
Previous Owner $15,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $134,200 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $480,000 +3.2% --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 For Sale $465,000 +27.7% --
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Sold $364,000 0.0% --
09/11/2016 09/11/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 For Sale $364,000 +18.4% --
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Sold $307,500 0.0% --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2015 02/23/15 Off Market $307,500 -- --
02/16/2015 02/16/15 For Sale $315,000 -- --
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
2024 $7,107 $44,865 $11,785 $33,080
2023 $6,906 $37,000 $9,153 $27,847
2022 $6,906 $37,000 $9,153 $27,847
2021 $6,770 $36,997 $9,151 $27,846
2020 $6,307 $28,313 $8,362 $19,951
2019 $6,178 $30,750 $8,362 $22,388
2018 $6,074 $30,750 $8,362 $22,388
2017 $7,156 $33,243 $6,841 $26,402
2016 $6,658 $33,243 $6,841 $26,402
2015 $6,092 $33,243 $6,841 $26,402
2014 $5,343 $28,799 $5,130 $23,669
2013 -- $28,799 $5,130 $23,669
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12108453

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-32-400-091-1003