NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2236 W Charleston St Chicago, IL 60647

Bucktown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $913,000 - $1,089,128

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
$775/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2023

Last sale price $840,000 $648 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,926/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Double Shower
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2-minute walk to Holstein Park

About This Home

As of January 2023

Offering closing cost credit of $20,000 to assist in rate buydown if closed by January 31st! Majestic SF brick workman's cottage located on one of Bucktown's most desirable tree-lined streets. Meticulously maintained and so much charm! Newly refinished original hardwood floors, beautifully landscaped lush backyard with deck, high ceilings, wide baseboards & crown moldings. Enter through solid wood double doors into main level. Living room features tall windows, dining room, open white kitchen with new quartz counters & stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinets, butcher block island, and family room (could be formal dining room). Deck off kitchen perfect for grilling & entertaining. Upper level with two generous sized bedrooms accentuated with cathedral ceilings & skylights. Primary bedroom has reclaimed barn door, 8x6 walk-in closet & surround sound. Spa-like primary bath has been recently renovated with over-sized walk-in steam shower, seamless glass doors, dual vanity and original refinished vintage claw foot tub. Lower level has spacious bedroom, full bathroom, exposed brick, side-by-side washer/dryer and additional storage. Dual zoned central air & heat, Hunter Douglas blinds, 75 gallon water heater and 2-car garage. Both AC units, furnace and water heater all recently replaced. Steps from Holstein Park, 606 trail, North/Milwaukee/Damen, cafes, boutiques, restaurants, blue line and easy access to highway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gwen Stark

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122612 Listed on: 10/28/2022

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Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Longo

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475179143

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,544

Year Built

  • Built in 1888

Lot Details

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 24x100

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Double Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Pulaski International Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Mechanical Septic System

Community Details

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,544

Year Built

Built in 1888

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1888
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Type: Deck, Walk In Closet, Workshop
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 875000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Mechanical
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Gated
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pulaski International
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0551
  • Lot Dimensions: 24X100
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16544
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
Stark Gwen and Ladley Kurt Benjamin
Bought by
Vance Austin B
Current Estimated Value
$1,000,695

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$663,000
Outstanding Balance
$559,051
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$444,981

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2014
Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Pospishil William R and Weller Whitney J
Bought by
Stark Gwen
Seller's Agent
Vicki Sheil
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gwen Stark
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$526,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2008
Sold by
Dimaggio Joseph
Bought by
Pospishil William R and Weller Whitney J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2007
Sold by
Dimaggio Kellie and Dimaggio Joseph
Bought by
Dimaggio Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2006
Sold by
Jensen Laura A and Jensen Steven T
Bought by
Dimaggio Joseph and Dimaggio Kellie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$616,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1998
Sold by
Byrne Lawrence W
Bought by
Jensen Steven T and Jensen Laura A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1994
Sold by
Lang Doreen and Lang Mary
Bought by
Byrne Lawrence W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
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
Vance Austin B $825,000 Proper Title Llc
Stark Gwen $658,500 Proper Title Llc
Pospishil William R $690,000 Ticor Title
Dimaggio Joseph -- None Available
Dimaggio Joseph $685,000 First American
Jensen Steven T $375,000 Professional National Title
Byrne Lawrence W $135,000 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vance Austin B $663,000
Previous Owner Stark Gwen $526,500
Previous Owner Weller Whitney J $394,000
Previous Owner Weller Whitney J $417,000
Previous Owner Pospishil William R $417,000
Previous Owner Weller Whitney $169,500
Previous Owner Dimaggio Joseph $548,000
Previous Owner Dimaggio Joseph R $68,000
Previous Owner Dimaggio Joseph $616,500
Previous Owner Jensen Steven T $241,000
Previous Owner Jensen Steven T $258,000
Previous Owner Jensen Steven T $40,000
Previous Owner Jensen Steven T $275,000
Previous Owner Byrne Lawrence W $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Sold $840,000 -4.0% $648 / Sq Ft
01/07/2023 01/07/23 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 For Sale $875,000 +29.6% $675 / Sq Ft
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Sold $675,000 0.0% $521 / Sq Ft
03/05/2014 03/05/14 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2014 02/26/14 For Sale $675,000 -- $521 / 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 $17,363 $84,000 $20,880 $63,120
2023 $16,923 $82,000 $16,800 $65,200
2022 $16,923 $82,000 $16,800 $65,200
2021 $16,544 $82,000 $16,800 $65,200
2020 $13,232 $59,184 $10,920 $48,264
2019 $12,972 $64,331 $10,920 $53,411
2018 $12,708 $64,331 $10,920 $53,411
2017 $13,456 $65,885 $9,600 $56,285
2016 $12,696 $65,885 $9,600 $56,285
2015 $11,592 $65,885 $9,600 $56,285
2014 $8,610 $48,975 $8,400 $40,575
2013 $8,429 $48,975 $8,400 $40,575
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11662277

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-31-125-027-0000