$660,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

3242 N California Ave Unit 1S Chicago, IL 60618

Avondale Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
$374/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 3-minute walk to Brands Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Introducing this beautifully updated 4 bedroom/ 3 bathroom duplex in an all-brick building, offering over 2500 sqft of living space in the heart of Avondale. This sun-drenched, east-facing unit seamlessly blends classic charm with modern updates. The open-concept layout is perfect for everyday living and entertaining, featuring Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, detailed custom millwork and moldings, and a wood-burning fireplace that adds warmth and character. The chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, a large island with bar seating, ample cabinet space, and a thoughtfully organized pantry. The spacious primary suite, complete with a spa-like bath featuring a glass steam shower, soaking tub, and double vanity. Step out onto your private patio for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The expansive lower level offers a huge family room with great ceiling height, a custom-built Mendota gas fireplace, wet bar with beverage cooler and wine storage, new carpeting, and a large laundry room with full-size washer/dryer. Additional highlights include organized closets with Elfa storage systems, one garage parking space included, an additional storage space, and a shared backyard and green space. Just steps from Brands Park, top-rated restaurants such as Eden, Kuma's, Honey Butter Chicken, and Cafe Tola, shopping, the river trail, public transportation options, and easy access to the highway. This home checks every box. You won't want to miss this opportunity to own a move-in-ready gem in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods. Schedule your tour today - this one won't last long. Welcome Home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Duffy

Baird & Warner License #475171630 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsey Burba

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475163019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,360

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

HOA Fees

  • $374 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Von Linne Elementary And Middle School
  • Schurz High School

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, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Duplex

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 150 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,360

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$374 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Condo-Duplex
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Condo-Duplex
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 2500
  • Room Type: Deck, Pantry, Storage
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 650000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 374
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: SELF MANAGED
  • Management Contact Name: SELF MANAGED
  • Management Phone: 555-555-5555

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Von Linne School
  • High School: Schurz High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Von Linne School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Lane Technical High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • 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: 150

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9359.7
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Strehlau Sarah and Strehlau Kyle W
Bought by
Beil Arthur G and Mahoney Hillary R
Seller's Agent
Patrick Duffy
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Burba
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.54%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-29.42%
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Outstanding Balance
$528,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,600

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2020
Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Saucier Zachary Lloyd and Hussemann Jeanette Marie
Bought by
Strehlau Kyle W and Casperson Sarah Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Kyle Jamicich
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Duffy
Baird & Warner
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.18%
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2019
Closed on
May 6, 2019
Sold by
Lin Barnabas
Bought by
Saucier Zachary Lloyd and Hussemann Jeanette Marie
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Richardson
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Jamicich
Compass
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$510,300
Premium/Discount to List
$10,300
2.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.65%
Original Mortgage
$484,300
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2010
Sold by
Patel Sandesh and Patel Priya
Bought by
Lin Barnabas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
4.97%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
J & J Builders Llc
Bought by
Patel Sandesh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,200
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $515,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $510,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $378,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $450,000 Atgf Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $412,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $484,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $378,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $189,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $199,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $359,200 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $660,000 +1.5% $264 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $650,000 +26.2% $260 / Sq Ft
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Sold $515,000 -1.9% $206 / Sq Ft
08/08/2020 08/08/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $525,000 +2.9% $210 / Sq Ft
05/06/2019 05/06/19 Sold $510,300 +2.1% $204 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 For Sale $500,000 -- $200 / 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 $10,062 $48,278 $7,850 $40,428
2023 $9,807 $47,520 $6,331 $41,189
2022 $9,807 $47,520 $6,331 $41,189
2021 $9,587 $47,518 $6,330 $41,188
2020 $7,493 $33,514 $2,785 $30,729
2019 $6,834 $37,319 $2,785 $34,534
2018 $6,693 $37,319 $2,785 $34,534
2017 $5,402 $28,469 $2,532 $25,937
2016 $5,202 $28,469 $2,532 $25,937
2015 $4,736 $28,469 $2,532 $25,937
2014 $6,201 $35,991 $2,279 $33,712
2013 $6,068 $35,991 $2,279 $33,712
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12421053

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-24-316-036-1002