$305,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

225 N Columbus Dr Unit 5306 Chicago, IL 60601

New East Side Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
584 Sq Ft
$556/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Waterfront
  • Bar or Lounge
  • Spa
  • 4-minute walk to Lakeshore East Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

Enter your new Aqua studio with panoramic views of Lake Michigan extending from your large, wave-shaped balcony. Freshly painted walls compliment beautiful bamboo hardwood floors throughout. This condo is bright and open, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful blue hues of Lake Michigan. Situated on the seagull flight path, watch these birds soar by over the Chicago River and onto the Lake. Plenty of closet space (3 large closets in total!) w/additional storage unit included in price, in-unit washer/dryer. Lovely and updated kitchen with lots of cabinet space, lovely center island - perfect for dining/entertaining, Snaidero cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Rental parking available in heated garage, w/electric spaces available. The Aqua building is an architectural icon. Designed by world-renowned Jeanne Gang. Aqua offers some of the most incredible amenities in the city. Multiple indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, steam room, sauna, fitness center, business center, movie theatre, beautiful neighborhood park, two paths to the lake/river walk, and you're connected to the Pedway!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eugene Fu

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133483 Listed on: 12/04/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Max Austin-Williams

@properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Julia Chae

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475187558

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,137

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $556 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter

Home Design

  • Studio

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 584 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony

Schools

  • Ogden International Elementary And Middle School
  • Wells Community Academy Senior H High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, scavenger, internet
  • 264 Units
  • Sandra Farrell Association, Phone Number (312) 233-0225
  • Property managed by COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 80-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Valet Parking
  • Shops
  • Restaurant
  • Sauna
  • Business Center
  • Bar or Lounge
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Lobby
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,137

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$556 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Studio
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Studio
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 53
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 80

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna, Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Open Floorplan, Cocktail Lounge, Doorman, Health Facilities, Lobby, Restaurant, Shops
  • LivingArea: 584
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 80
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 315000
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Highest Parking Fee: 325
  • Lowest Parking Fee: 275

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 556
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Pool, Receiving Room, Sauna, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Spa/Hot Tub, Business Center
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS
  • Management Contact Name: Sandra Farrell
  • Management Phone: 312-233-0225
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Scavenger, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ogden International
  • High School: Wells Community Academy Senior H
  • Middle/Junior School: Ogden International
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 275
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6137
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 264

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2024
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Whalen Lynn
Bought by
Song Young and Song Jihyun
Seller's Agent
Eugene Fu
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julia Chae
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.17%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$310,549

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,549
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2022
Sold by
Pytel Joint Revocable Trust
Bought by
Whalen Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Pytel Jeffery M and Pytel Theresa M
Bought by
Pytel Jeffery M and Pytel Theresa M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2012
Closed on
Jun 11, 2012
Sold by
Aqua At Lakeshore East Llc
Bought by
Pytel Jeffery M and Pytel Theresa M
Seller's Agent
Leila Zammatta
Magellan Marketing Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Teri Pytel
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Sold Price
$272,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.02%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $292,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $272,000 Near North National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $224,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $305,000 -3.2% $522 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2024 12/04/24 For Sale $315,000 0.0% $539 / Sq Ft
07/15/2018 07/15/18 Rented $1,700 -8.1% --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 Price Changed $1,850 -7.5% $3 / Sq Ft
04/25/2018 04/25/18 For Rent $2,000 0.0% --
06/18/2012 06/18/12 Sold $272,000 -- $466 / Sq Ft
06/04/2012 06/04/12 Pending -- -- --
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 $6,296 $28,635 $3,969 $24,666
2023 $6,137 $29,840 $3,199 $26,641
2022 $6,137 $29,840 $3,199 $26,641
2021 $6,473 $32,188 $3,198 $28,990
2020 $7,130 $32,008 $2,898 $29,110
2019 $7,004 $34,861 $2,898 $31,963
2018 $6,886 $34,861 $2,898 $31,963
2017 $5,872 $27,276 $2,399 $24,877
2016 $5,463 $27,276 $2,399 $24,877
2015 $4,998 $27,276 $2,399 $24,877
2014 $4,873 $26,265 $3,889 $22,376
2013 $4,777 $26,265 $3,889 $22,376
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12221025

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-10-318-076-1006