$240,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

2225 W Ainslie St Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60625

Lincoln Square Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$272/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

This is a true gem in a wonderful location! Pretty tree lined street just a short walk to all the restaurants and shopping off of Lincoln Ave in Lincoln Square. This sunny one bedroom one bathroom unit sits high in a beautiful vintage building offering lots of windows and light. Newly refinished hardwood floors, kitchen with new wood laminate floor, granite counter tops and nice cabinetry. Separate room for dining. Large walk in closet in hallway. Laundry in lower level, here you will also find a large storage unit, bike room and an exercise area. Street parking is easy. Walk to brown line. Monthly HOA $272

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annika Valdiserri

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124227 Listed on: 05/13/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Reyes

Showcase Chicago Realty License #471022452

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

HOA Fees

  • $272 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Mcpherson Elementary School
  • Amundsen High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 12 Units

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,098

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$272 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1920
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 272
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Exercise Room, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mcpherson Elementary School
  • High School: Amundsen High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Mcpherson Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 124
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3098
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Mccarthy Meredith Anne
Bought by
Broadrick Jacob David
Seller's Agent
Annika Valdiserri
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Reyes
Showcase Chicago Realty
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.67%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$236,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,343
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.88%
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Outstanding Balance
$204,481
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,176

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Ainslie Bell Llc
Bought by
Mccarthy Meredith Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,600
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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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 $240,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $182,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $205,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $240,000 +6.7% $320 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
03/18/2019 03/18/19 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
03/01/2019 03/01/19 For Rent $1,300 0.0% --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
04/29/2017 04/29/17 For Rent $1,300 -- --
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 $3,098 $19,130 $3,063 $16,067
2023 $2,999 $18,000 $2,463 $15,537
2022 $2,999 $18,000 $2,463 $15,537
2021 $2,950 $17,999 $2,462 $15,537
2020 $3,046 $16,777 $1,292 $15,485
2019 $3,030 $18,512 $1,292 $17,220
2018 $2,978 $18,512 $1,292 $17,220
2017 $2,393 $14,491 $1,108 $13,383
2016 $2,402 $14,491 $1,108 $13,383
2015 $2,175 $14,491 $1,108 $13,383
2014 $2,411 $15,561 $831 $14,730
2013 $2,352 $15,561 $831 $14,730
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12362903

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-07-321-039-1010