$452,500
SOLD MAY 2, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,327 Sq Ft
$672/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$341 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 3-minute walk to Lasalle/Van Buren Station (Downtown Loop)
  • Elevator
  • Water Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to D'Angelo Dog Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Very rare, high-floor, corner 2-bedroom/2-bathroom unit with highly desirable east and north exposures at The Residences at 235 W. Van Buren. Enjoy unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline from your kitchen and open-floor-plan living area. This 1,327-square-foot condo begins at the front door with a long hallway that separates it from any hallway noise. The kitchen features modern cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The northeast-facing living area has room for a dedicated dining room table with city views and a private balcony. The unit has two bedrooms, offering the privacy of a high floor, and two full baths, including a private bath in the primary bedroom. Enjoy a full-size in-unit washer and dryer, and internet is included with the assessment. Building amenities include a full-time doorman, garage parking, a convenience store, a dry cleaner, and full-time on-site management. The building allows rentals and is very pet-friendly. The location is very transit-friendly, with bus, CTA, and Metra stations nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Ramahi

xr realty License #475181710 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Co-Listed By

Gregorio Cirone

xr realty License #471003959

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda McMillan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475132877

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,671

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

HOA Fees

  • $672 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Reinforced Caisson Foundation
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,327 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, parking, insurance, security, doorman, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 714 Units
  • Office Association, Phone Number (312) 878-6882
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by 235 Van Buren Condo Assoc.
  • 46-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Package Room

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 100 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit Required
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,671

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$672 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 30
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Non-Smoking Building
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 46

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1327
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 46
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Reinforced Caisson
  • List Price: 449900
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Deeded, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Deeded Garage Cost: 20000

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 672
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: 235 Van Buren Condo Assoc.
  • Management Contact Name: Office
  • Management Phone: 312-878-6882
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, Doorman, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8671
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 714

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
Apr 27, 2025
Sold by
Hindi Ibrahim
Bought by
Helm James M and Mounce Bryan C
Seller's Agent
Adam Ramahi
xr realty
Buyer's Agent
Amanda McMillan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$452,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,600
0.58%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$443,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,579
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.39%
Original Mortgage
$339,375
Outstanding Balance
$338,381
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$105,540

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 13, 2021
Sold by
Song Yi and Fang Wenjing
Bought by
Hindi Ibrahim
Seller's Agent
Whitney Wang
Prospect Equities Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dean Matariyeh
City Living Realty Inc.
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$399,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2019
Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Fromme Jenna R
Bought by
Song Yi and Fang Wenjing
Seller's Agent
Nadine Shehaiber
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Wang
Prospect Equities Real Estate
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2016
Closed on
May 17, 2016
Sold by
Atg Trust Co
Bought by
Fromme Jenna R
Seller's Agent
Nadine Shehaiber
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Smith
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.92%
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $452,500 Carrington Title Partners
Warranty Deed $420,000 Old Republic National Title
Warranty Deed $420,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $460,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fu
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $339,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $399,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $321,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $336,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Sold $452,500 +0.6% $341 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $449,900 +7.1% $339 / Sq Ft
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Sold $420,000 -3.4% $317 / Sq Ft
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2021 08/04/21 For Sale $435,000 +3.6% $328 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Sold $420,000 -4.5% $317 / Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Sale $440,000 0.0% $332 / Sq Ft
03/17/2019 03/17/19 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2019 02/23/19 Price Changed $440,000 -1.1% $332 / Sq Ft
01/23/2019 01/23/19 For Sale $445,000 -3.3% $335 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Sold $460,000 +7.0% $356 / Sq Ft
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 For Sale $429,900 -9.5% $333 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 Sold $475,000 +8.0% $368 / Sq Ft
02/18/2013 02/18/13 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2013 01/07/13 For Sale $439,900 -- $340 / 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 $8,671 $41,333 $765 $40,568
2023 $8,452 $40,963 $618 $40,345
2022 $8,452 $40,963 $618 $40,345
2021 $7,590 $40,963 $618 $40,345
2020 $7,038 $34,694 $559 $34,135
2019 $7,592 $37,787 $559 $37,228
2018 $7,940 $40,198 $559 $39,639
2017 $8,079 $37,528 $458 $37,070
2016 $7,544 $37,665 $458 $37,207
2015 $7,333 $40,016 $458 $39,558
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12286467

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-16-238-028-1935