$325,000
PENDING

2545 W Catalpa Ave Unit 5C Chicago, IL 60625

Lincoln Square Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,382/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

Bright and sunny south-facing top-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit in a fantastic elevator building! An ideal split floor plan with large open layout giving enough room for a living room and dining room. Newer washer and dryer conveniently located in the unit. Primary bedroom has great closet space. Unit comes with a deeded parking space, and two separate storage closets on the same floor. Enjoy a private balcony with partial downtown views. Located in the desirable Lincoln Square/Budlong Woods neighborhood, close to parks, shopping, and dining options.

Listing Agent

Barbara O'Connor

Baird & Warner License #471016838 Listed on: 08/10/2025

Baird & Warner

Co-Listing Agent

Claire O'Connor

Baird & Warner License #475201869

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,911

Year Renovated

  • 2000

HOA Fees

  • $324 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 33 Units
  • Lidia Schahczinski Association, Phone Number (847) 324-8986
  • Property managed by Cagan Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,911

Year Renovated

2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$324 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 5
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 325000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 324
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Cagan Management
  • Management Contact Name: Lidia Schahczinski
  • Management Phone: 847-324-8986

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3911.04
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 33

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,911 $25,211 $2,587 $22,624
2023 $3,791 $21,854 $2,096 $19,758
2022 $3,791 $21,854 $2,096 $19,758
2021 $3,725 $21,852 $2,095 $19,757
2020 $4,277 $19,198 $1,244 $17,954
2019 $4,297 $21,387 $1,244 $20,143
2018 $4,225 $21,387 $1,244 $20,143
2017 $3,708 $17,226 $1,113 $16,113
2016 $3,450 $17,226 $1,113 $16,113
2015 $3,157 $17,226 $1,113 $16,113
2014 $3,559 $19,181 $982 $18,199
2013 $3,489 $19,181 $982 $18,199
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 For Sale $325,000 +49.1% --
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 Sold $218,000 -3.1% --
04/18/2016 04/18/16 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2016 04/03/16 For Sale $225,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $233,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Deed $218,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $222,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Special Warranty Deed $215,000 Atg Search
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $174,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $166,875 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,920 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12440348

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-12-212-026-1030