NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2153 N Seminary Ave Unit C Chicago, IL 60614

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $465,000 - $528,342

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$301/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 04, 2022

Last sale price $427,500

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,617/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Penthouse
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Mayer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Trebes Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

Nestled in a perfect Lincoln Park location on a picturesque street, this 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor condo is home! This vintage beauty boasts 10' ceilings, oversized windows, wonderfully maintained hardwood floors, and crown molding. The spacious living room with lovely bay windows features a decorative fireplace with marble mantle and built-in shelving. The dining room space is currently used as a den or would make a perfect home office with views of tree-lined Seminary. Updated kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, ample storage, and a breakfast bar. Two spacious bedrooms including an ensuite primary with a newly renovated bathroom. Plentiful outdoor space including a huge deck space off the kitchen and a beautifully landscaped common yard with seating. In-unit laundry and additional storage in the building complete this home! Residential steet with easy permit parking. Wonderful location just steps from Oscar Mayer school, Sweet Mandy B's, Webster and Armitage shopping and dining, and more. Easy access to the train and highway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Waddell

Compass License #475138533 Listed on: 05/20/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Charis Romanach

Black Label Realty Co. License #475189279

Black Label Realty Co.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,966

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 0.28

HOA Fees

  • $301 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 18 Units
  • John Diebel Association, Phone Number (773) 370-5846
  • Seminary Gardens Subdivision
  • Property managed by Good Steward Building Management

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,966

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$301 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Vintage,Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Vintage,Penthouse
  • Subdivision Name: Seminary Gardens
  • Year Built: 1896
  • 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): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 425000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 301
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Good Steward Building Management
  • Management Contact Name: John Diebel
  • Management Phone: 773-370-5846
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5965.92
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2022
Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Marsh Nicola C
Bought by
Burtis Cecilia J and Dell Jane C
Seller's Agent
Kate Waddell
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Charis Romanach
Black Label Realty Co.
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$427,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.59%
Current Estimated Value
$492,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,290
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.45%
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Outstanding Balance
$287,830
Interest Rate
5.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,141

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2011
Sold by
Elmer Paul J
Bought by
Marsh Nicola C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,800
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2007
Sold by
Smith Laura B
Bought by
Elmer Paul J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,300
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2000
Sold by
Hicks Geoff C and Hicks Betsy E
Bought by
Smith Laura B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1999
Sold by
Pendleton Neil A and Pendleton Aileen L
Bought by
Hicks Geoff C and Hicks Betsy F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1997
Sold by
Ginn Michael
Bought by
Pendleton Neil A and Pendleton Aileen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,600
Interest Rate
7.25%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burtis Cecilia J $427,500 None Listed On Document
Marsh Nicola C $282,000 Cti
Elmer Paul J $376,500 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Smith Laura B $285,000 1St American Title
Hicks Geoff C $260,000 --
Pendleton Neil A $104,333 Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burtis Cecilia J $299,250
Previous Owner Marsh Nicola C $210,000
Previous Owner Marsh Nicola C $238,000
Previous Owner Marsh Nicola C $253,800
Previous Owner Elmer Paul J $25,300
Previous Owner Elmer Paul J $301,200
Previous Owner Smith Laura B $266,000
Previous Owner Smith Laura B $269,000
Previous Owner Smith Laura B $271,000
Previous Owner Smith Laura B $228,000
Previous Owner Smith Laura B $42,750
Previous Owner Smith Laura B $228,000
Previous Owner Hicks Geoff C $234,000
Previous Owner Pendleton Neil A $40,000
Previous Owner Pendleton Neil A $168,000
Previous Owner Pendleton Neil A $148,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Sold $427,500 +0.6% --
05/24/2022 05/24/22 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2022 05/20/22 For Sale $425,000 -- --
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 $7,568 $39,115 $10,007 $29,108
2023 $6,674 $35,869 $8,070 $27,799
2022 $6,674 $35,869 $8,070 $27,799
2021 $6,543 $35,869 $8,070 $27,799
2020 $5,966 $29,883 $7,101 $22,782
2019 $5,832 $32,457 $7,101 $25,356
2018 $5,733 $32,457 $7,101 $25,356
2017 $5,244 $27,734 $5,810 $21,924
2016 $5,055 $27,734 $5,810 $21,924
2015 $4,601 $27,734 $5,810 $21,924
2014 $3,959 $23,905 $4,357 $19,548
2013 $3,870 $23,905 $4,357 $19,548
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11410952

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-32-215-047-1009