$250,000
SOLD NOV 27, 2013

3234 N California Ave Unit 3N Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
6,186 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

91% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower
  • Property is near a park
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 2-minute walk to Brands Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

Gorgeous giant penthouse, 12 ft ceilings, high end finishes, approx 65ftX24ft unit...wow! Crown molding, brilliant Brazilian flrs in ALL rms, gourmet ss kit, undercounter lights, huge peninsula, sideXside W/D, fab closets, beautiful frpl, wired for sound, prepped steam shower, huge deck for entertaining+pvt roof rights! garage included, super location, parks, trans, blue EL, walk to roscoe vil/eclectic Avondale, WHEW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maribel Selva

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475147409 Listed on: 09/10/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Ongena

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475111769

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,199

Year Built

  • 2007

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,199

Year Built

2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 2007
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2007

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Deck, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 05X04, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Other, Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: N (North), E (East), W (West), Park

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage, Sundeck, Whirlpool
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 13243160351005

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 6
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5424.45

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2020
Closed on
Jun 11, 2020
Sold by
Esparza Marcos and Esparza Kelly
Bought by
Rosengarden Scott J and Rosengarden Michelle C
Seller's Agent
Jim Ongena
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sonia Cohen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.61%
Current Estimated Value
$526,631

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,631
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2013
Closed on
Nov 21, 2013
Sold by
Firstmerit Bank Na
Bought by
Esparza Marcos and Esparza Kelly
Seller's Agent
Maribel Selva
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jim Ongena
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,790,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,540,000
-91.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2013
Sold by
Gnjc Llc
Bought by
Firstmerit Bank Na
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 $400,000 First American Title
Special Warranty Deed $250,000 Git
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $400,000 -3.6% --
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 For Sale $415,000 +66.0% --
11/27/2013 11/27/13 Sold $250,000 -10.4% --
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2013 09/10/13 Price Changed $279,000 -90.0% --
09/10/2013 09/10/13 For Sale $2,790,000 -- --
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 $7,199 $40,621 $5,858 $34,763
2023 $7,017 $34,000 $4,724 $29,276
2022 $7,017 $34,000 $4,724 $29,276
2021 $6,859 $33,999 $4,724 $29,275
2020 $5,800 $25,943 $2,078 $23,865
2019 $5,825 $28,888 $2,078 $26,810
2018 $5,706 $28,888 $2,078 $26,810
2017 $5,781 $26,853 $1,889 $24,964
2016 $5,378 $26,853 $1,889 $24,964
2015 $4,921 $26,853 $1,889 $24,964
2014 $4,406 $23,749 $1,700 $22,049
2013 $4,547 $24,999 $1,700 $23,299
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08441222

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-24-316-035-1005