$96,100
SOLD APR 21, 2025

3021 S Michigan Ave Unit 515 Chicago, IL 60616

South Commons Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
440 Sq Ft
$316/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Elevator
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Community Pool
  • 4-minute walk to Paul Laurence Dunbar Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Fantastic value! Top-floor studio condo in South Commons with stunning Chicago skyline and park views from a spacious balcony. Minutes from highways, hospitals, universities, shopping, and 31st Street Beach. Open layout combines bedroom, living, and dining areas with hardwood floors. Separate kitchen, full bath with soaking tub, walk-through closet, and floor-to-ceiling windows. In-unit AC, storage cage, and coin laundry on-site. Enjoy amenities including an outdoor pool, landscaped courtyard, elevator, and security with cameras and roaming personnel. Assessments cover gas, water, common insurance, security, pool, lawn care, exterior maintenance, trash removal, and snow clearing. No pets or rentals. Parking available for rent. Welcome home to comfort and convenience!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gin Albanese

Baird & Warner License #475163829 Listed on: 02/19/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Verenice Escareno

Realty of America, LLC License #475162113

Realty of America, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

HOA Fees

  • $316 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Studio
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 440 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Drake Elementary School
  • Phillips Academy High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, security, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 679 Units
  • Tracy, Mgr Or Asst To Mgr Association, Phone Number (312) 842-9720
  • South Commons Subdivision, Midrise Floorplan
  • Property managed by South Commons Condominiums
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,143

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$316 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Studio
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 5
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Studio
  • Subdivision Name: South Commons
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 440
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 110000
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 316
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Pool, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: South Commons Condominiums
  • Management Contact Name: Tracy, Mgr or Asst to Mgr
  • Management Phone: 312-842-9720X000
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Drake Elementary School
  • High School: Phillips Academy High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Drake Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1143
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 679

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Kemp Gabriel
Bought by
Persaud Mark Andrew
Seller's Agent
Gin Albanese
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Verenice Escareno
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$96,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-12.64%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$100,433

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.03%
Original Mortgage
$76,880
Outstanding Balance
$76,607
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,826

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
Jun 10, 2021
Sold by
Taylor Lakeshia Lanette
Bought by
Kemp Gabriel
Seller's Agent
Gin Albanese
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Gin Albanese
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$69,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Original Mortgage
$65,550
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2006
Sold by
Dms Properties Inc
Bought by
Taylor Lakeshia Lanette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2000
Sold by
South Commons Llc
Bought by
D M S Properties Inc
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 $96,500 Chicago Title Company
Warranty Deed $69,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $75,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $41,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $76,880 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $96,100 -12.6% $218 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Sale $110,000 +59.4% $250 / Sq Ft
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $69,000 0.0% $157 / Sq Ft
04/26/2021 04/26/21 For Sale -- -- --
04/25/2021 04/25/21 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale $69,000 -- $157 / 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 $1,144 $6,610 $1,719 $4,891
2023 $1,115 $5,403 $1,388 $4,015
2022 $1,115 $5,403 $1,388 $4,015
2021 $418 $5,403 $1,388 $4,015
2020 $80 $3,461 $1,135 $2,326
2019 $76 $3,808 $1,135 $2,673
2018 $74 $3,808 $1,135 $2,673
2017 $580 $2,695 $946 $1,749
2016 $40 $2,695 $946 $1,749
2015 $494 $2,695 $946 $1,749
2014 $391 $2,107 $804 $1,303
2013 $383 $2,107 $804 $1,303
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12291661

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-27-310-093-1470