$780,000
SOLD MAR 4, 2013

215 W Illinois St Unit 5C Chicago, IL 60654

River North Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
$526/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • 3-minute walk to Merchandise Mart Station
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of September 2025

GORGEOUS SOPHISTICATED TRUE LOFT, HEART OF RIVER NORTH. 40' GALLERY OPENS TO WOW GREAT ROOM W/MASSIVE SOUTH & WEST FACING WNDWS. RECENT RENOVATIONS, STYLISH UPGRADES-CHEF QUALITY KITCH W/SS SUBZERO GLASS DOOR FRIGE, SS WOLF OVEN/RANGE, SUBZERO WINE FRIGE, WHITE MARBLE & WHITE CABS. THE BATHROOM FEATURES CUSTOM TILE, FRAMELESS GLASS SHWR DOOR. GLEAMING EBONY HDWD THRU THE LOFT. 3RD BR USED AS THEATRE RM.STUNNING LOFT!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Dobbs

Compass License #475094099 Listed on: 01/18/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Jo Daly

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475148252

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,712

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $526 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 11 Units
  • Chuck Blatt Association, Phone Number (773) 313-0025
  • Anchor Lofts Subdivision
  • Property managed by ROSEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 25 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,712

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$526 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Condo-Loft
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Condo-Loft
  • Subdivision Name: ANCHOR LOFTS
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 5
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • LivingArea: 2300
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Room Type: Gallery, Walk In Closet, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • List Price: 800000
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: No
  • Parking Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Parking Fee/Lease $: 250

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 526
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: ROSEN MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • Management Contact Name: CHUCK BLATT
  • Management Phone: 773-313-0025
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: WELLS COMMUNITY ACADEMY SENIOR H
  • Middle/Junior School: OGDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6711.5
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2013
Closed on
Jan 15, 2013
Sold by
Berry James D and Berry Amber Warren
Bought by
Berry James D
Seller's Agent
Debra Dobbs
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Jo Daly
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2010
Sold by
North Star Trust Company
Bought by
Berry James D and Berry Amber Warren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,500
Outstanding Balance
$236,914
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$555,719
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $395,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $355,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Sold $700,000 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/20/2025 07/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $699,900 +7.7% $318 / Sq Ft
10/20/2023 10/20/23 Sold $650,000 -5.8% $295 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2023 09/30/23 Price Changed $690,000 -2.8% $314 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $710,000 -9.0% $323 / Sq Ft
03/04/2013 03/04/13 Sold $780,000 -2.5% $339 / Sq Ft
01/29/2013 01/29/13 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2013 01/18/13 For Sale $800,000 -- $348 / 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 $24,078 $75,330 $13,075 $62,255
2023 $23,473 $114,121 $12,049 $102,072
2022 $23,473 $114,121 $12,049 $102,072
2021 $22,949 $114,121 $12,049 $102,072
2020 $14,757 $66,242 $8,133 $58,109
2019 $14,449 $71,916 $8,133 $63,783
2018 $14,206 $71,916 $8,133 $63,783
2017 $15,773 $73,271 $6,928 $66,343
2016 $14,675 $73,271 $6,928 $66,343
2015 $14,133 $77,127 $6,928 $70,199
2014 $7,395 $39,859 $5,422 $34,437
2013 $6,771 $39,859 $5,422 $34,437
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darrell Scott

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Darrell Scott

    Compass

    (317) 340-8519

    41 in this area

    487 Total Sales

    Darrell Scott
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  • Sophia Worden

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sophia Worden

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 504-8175

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Sophia Worden
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  • Gisela Attlan

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Gisela Attlan

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago

    (312) 804-0112

    4 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Gisela Attlan
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  • David Hunt

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    David Hunt

    Compass

    (773) 466-7150

    3 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    David Hunt
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  • Debra Dobbs

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Debra Dobbs

    Compass

    (312) 307-4909

    5 in this area

    281 Total Sales

    Debra Dobbs
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Mary Jo Daly

    The McDonald Group

    (773) 908-9416

    8 Total Sales

    Mary Jo Daly
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08253035

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-09-251-010-1006

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60654 River North

215 W Illinois St Unit 5C, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 215 W Illinois St Unit 5C, Chicago, IL 60654 and is currently priced at $780,000, approximately $339 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 215 W Illinois St Unit 5C is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Ogden Elementary School, Wells Community Academy High School, and Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, NFP (MAGE).

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