NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 N Columbus Dr Unit 5503 Chicago, IL 60601

New East Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $457,000 - $494,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
857 Sq Ft
3.1 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 21, 2025

Last sale price $468,000 $546 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $4,429 / mo

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Gallery
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to Lakeshore East Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to one of Chicago's most renowned buildings! Unit 5503 at The Aqua has every amenity you can think of and more! Look out of your east side private balcony with direct views to Millennium Park, the Chicago River, the Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan. Unit offers an incredibly spacious bedroom, with 2 custom made closets, a beautiful kitchen with updated appliances, floor to ceiling windows in your living area and bedroom as well as hardwood floors throughout. The Aqua offers an immense amount of amenities including a Starbucks and restaurant in the lobby, a private gym, private bike rack, indoor and outdoor pools, private theater room, poker/billiards room, outdoor BBQ pits, business meeting rooms, all while the building is walking distance from some of the best restaurants the city has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cesar Garcia

Avenue Properties Chicago License #475202641 Listed on: 10/31/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Morgan Van Cleave

Redfin Corporation License #475209569

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,720

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 3.1

HOA Fees

  • $947 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 857 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Gallery
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, clubhouse, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 264 Units
  • Alana Devine Association, Phone Number (312) 233-0225
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • 81-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Restaurant
  • Lobby

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,720

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

3.1 Acres

HOA Fees

$947 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • 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: 55
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 81

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Doorman, Granite Counters, Lobby, Restaurant
  • LivingArea: 857
  • Room Type: Gallery
  • Stories Total: 81
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Glass,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 947
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Community Specialists
  • Management Contact Name: Alana Devine
  • Management Phone: 312-233-0225
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Clubhouse, Exercise Facilities, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: INTEGRAL
  • 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: 10719.98
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 264

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
Ocampo Troy
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cesar Garcia
Avenue Properties Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Morgan Van Cleave
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$259,999
Sold Price
$468,000
Premium/Discount to List
$208,001
80%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$469,191

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,191
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.18%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2023
Closed on
Jun 21, 2023
Sold by
Kenneth E Jaconetty Trust
Bought by
Ocampo Troy
Seller's Agent
Daniel Cartalucca
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jose Aguilar
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$555,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.6%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2021
Sold by
Jaconetty Kenneth
Bought by
Kenneth E Jaconetty Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2012
Closed on
Dec 28, 2012
Sold by
Aqua Condominium Owner Llc
Bought by
Jaconetty Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Leila Zammatta
Magellan Marketing Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Cartalucca
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%
Original Mortgage
$353,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$468,000 Citywide Title
Ocampo Troy $535,000 Chicago Title Company
Kenneth E Jaconetty Trust -- Attorney
Jaconetty Kenneth $505,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $254,000
Closed Jaconetty Kenneth $353,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $468,000 -1.5% $546 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Price Changed $474,999 -3.1% $554 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Price Changed $489,999 -5.8% $572 / Sq Ft
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Price Changed $519,999 -1.9% $607 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Price Changed $529,999 +103.8% $618 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 For Sale $259,999 -51.4% $303 / Sq Ft
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Sold $535,000 -3.6% $624 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2023 05/28/23 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $555,000 0.0% $648 / Sq Ft
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
08/14/2022 08/14/22 For Rent $3,500 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $10,720 $48,690 $6,748 $41,942
2024 $10,720 $48,690 $6,748 $41,942
2023 $10,450 $50,809 $5,439 $45,370
2022 $10,450 $50,809 $5,439 $45,370
2021 $11,022 $54,809 $5,439 $49,370
2020 $12,125 $54,427 $4,929 $49,498
2019 $11,910 $59,278 $4,929 $54,349
2018 $11,709 $59,278 $4,929 $54,349
2017 $9,984 $46,379 $4,079 $42,300
2016 $9,289 $46,379 $4,079 $42,300
2015 $8,499 $46,379 $4,079 $42,300
2014 $8,286 $44,661 $6,613 $38,048
2013 $8,123 $44,661 $6,613 $38,048
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12200915

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-10-318-076-1031

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