NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3234 N Elston Ave Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $251,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
775 Sq Ft
$278/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 08, 2022

Last sale price $183,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,915/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • Storage Room
  • Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Brands Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Incredible 2 bed / 1 bath condo in hot section of Avondale! This unit was completed gutted and rehabbed in 2008. Recently given an uplift. Gorgeous Brazilian cherry hardwood floors run throughout the unit. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, 42 inch cabinets, granite countertops. Additional storage in basement. Easy street parking and extremely well-managed building. Laundry hook up in unit. Unit has been freshly painted, deep cleaned and is move-in ready.

Last Listed By

Robin Cerna

arhome realty License #475184736 Listed on: 02/13/2022

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,715

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

  • 9,191

HOA Fees

  • $278 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 775 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 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
  • 29 Units

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 60 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,715

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$278 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Rehab Year: 2007
  • Rebuilt Year: 2008
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2007

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 775
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 189000
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 278
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 0000
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 60

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2022
Closed on
Apr 11, 2022
Sold by
Cerna Robin
Bought by
Sparks Ian
Seller's Agent
Robin Cerna
arhome realty
Buyer's Agent
Vicky Cass
@properties
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.17%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$237,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.97%
Original Mortgage
$173,850
Outstanding Balance
$164,684
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,422

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2022
Closed on
Mar 23, 2022
Sold by
Cerna Robin
Bought by
Sparks Ian
Seller's Agent
Robin Cerna
arhome realty
Buyer's Agent
Vicky Cass
@properties
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$183,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,850
Outstanding Balance
$164,684
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,422

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sparks Ian $183,000 --
Sparks Ian $183,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sparks Ian $173,850
Previous Owner Cerna Robin $153,500
Previous Owner Cerna Robin $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Sold $183,000 -3.2% $236 / Sq Ft
03/02/2022 03/02/22 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2022 02/13/22 For Sale $189,000 -- $244 / 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 $3,715 $21,562 $1,980 $19,582
2023 $3,715 $18,000 $1,660 $16,340
2022 $3,715 $18,000 $1,660 $16,340
2021 $3,631 $17,999 $1,660 $16,339
2020 $2,092 $12,397 $702 $11,695
2019 $2,092 $13,805 $702 $13,103
2018 $2,048 $13,805 $702 $13,103
2017 $1,229 $9,085 $638 $8,447
2016 $1,319 $9,085 $638 $8,447
2015 $1,184 $9,085 $638 $8,447
2014 $2,277 $14,839 $574 $14,265
2013 $2,221 $14,839 $574 $14,265
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11323791

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-24-323-016-1024