$280,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,232 Sq Ft
$309/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Palatine High School Rated A
  • Den
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of February 2025

One of the BEST locations in DOWNTOWN Palatine!!! Just steps to the train station, restaurants and bars. Meticulously maintained 1,232 sq ft condo is LOADED with upgrades!! HUGE master bedroom has a private bath and double sink vanity. Den with French doors and beautiful transom window is perfect for office or extra bedroom. Kitchen has GORGEOUS 42" maple cabinets, granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, an island, and large eating area. Spacious Living Room with sliders to a private south-facing balcony. STUNNING Brazilian cherry floors, painted in neutral gray colors, ceiling fans, in-unit laundry room has washer/dryer and cabinets for extra storage. The Metropolitan is a very well maintained building with underground heated parking and extra storage space (#36). This is a must-see!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Beniek

United Real Estate - Chicago License #475134667 Listed on: 12/13/2024

United Real Estate - Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Leahy

RE/MAX Properties Northwest License #475193029

RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,444

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

HOA Fees

  • $309 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,232 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Storage

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
  • Walter R Sundling Middle School
  • Palatine High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 46 Units
  • Manager Association, Phone Number (847) 577-3160
  • The Metropolitan Subdivision
  • Property managed by Hughes Management
  • 5-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 25 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Amenities

  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,444

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$309 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: The Metropolitan
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1232
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Den, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 309
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Hughes Management
  • Management Contact Name: manager
  • Management Phone: 847-577-3160
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
  • High School: Palatine High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Walter R Sundling Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6444
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 46

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2024
Closed on
Feb 17, 2025
Sold by
Vonholt Brock
Bought by
Neil D Andress Trust and Margaret A Andress Trust
Seller's Agent
Daniel Beniek
United Real Estate - Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Brian Leahy
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.08%
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
$294,987

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,987
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.96%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Hogrefe Jason S
Bought by
Vonholt Brock Von
Seller's Agent
Angela Sarantopoulos
Advantage Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Dori Gordon
Home Sweet Home Ryan Realty LLC
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$224,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2006
Sold by
Smith Street Development Llc
Bought by
Hogrefe Jason S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,600
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $250,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $260,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $280,000 -5.1% $227 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 For Sale $295,000 +31.2% $239 / Sq Ft
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Sold $224,900 -2.2% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2021 08/02/21 For Sale $229,900 -- $187 / 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
2025 $6,661 $29,242 $521 $28,721
2024 $6,661 $22,500 $446 $22,054
2023 $6,444 $22,500 $446 $22,054
2022 $6,444 $22,500 $446 $22,054
2021 $5,222 $19,408 $260 $19,148
2020 $5,217 $19,408 $260 $19,148
2019 $5,211 $21,599 $260 $21,339
2018 $4,483 $17,862 $241 $17,621
2017 $4,417 $17,862 $241 $17,621
2016 $4,357 $17,862 $241 $17,621
2015 $4,687 $17,879 $223 $17,656
2014 $4,912 $18,752 $223 $18,529
2013 $4,768 $18,752 $223 $18,529
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12256402

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-15-401-060-1006