$544,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2014

3251 N Racine Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$158/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$259 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Margaret Donahue Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

Sun-drenched duplex-up penthouse with cathedral ceilings in Southport Corridor! This 3 Bed/2 Bath condo has it all! Gas Fireplace, Updated Kitchen, SS Appliances, wired for Surround Sound, & Master Suite. Oversized Family Room Makes for Tons of Extra Living Space. 2 Private Decks with Skyline Views. Garage Parking Included. Nettelhorst School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colin Hebson

Dream Town Real Estate License #475143865 Listed on: 08/01/2014

Co-Listed By

Sarah Feezor

Dream Town Real Estate License #475162051

Last Buyer's Agent

Ankur Patel

Kale Realty License #475160780

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,688

Year Built

  • 1995

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $158 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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 bus stop

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,688

Year Built

1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$158 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 1995
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo, Condo-Duplex
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X17, On Level: Main Level
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X09, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X09, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Deck, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 10X08, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 19X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2100
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 26X21, On Level: 2nd Level

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • 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: 00
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger
  • Assessment Association Fees: 158
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14204210411003

Multi Family

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

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7035

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
Shull Marc E
Bought by
Rodolico Francesca N and Trahan Andrew R
Seller's Agent
Yogi Yedlin
Dream Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Zeller-O'Malley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$579,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.11%
Original Mortgage
$521,100
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 1, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Hobbs Steven M and Hobbs Laurie S
Bought by
Shull Marc E
Seller's Agent
Colin Hebson
Dream Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ankur Patel
Kale Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$544,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.93%
Original Mortgage
$435,200
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2011
Sold by
Isroff Kenneth
Bought by
Hobbs Steven M and Hobbs Laurie S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2006
Sold by
Ellis Robert and Ellis Lisa
Bought by
Isroff Kenneth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2002
Sold by
Dean Paul W and Dean Frances P
Bought by
Ellis Robert and Ellis Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1997
Sold by
Mankus John E and Mankus Joanie E
Bought by
Dean Paul W and Dean Frances P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1994
Sold by
Scanlon Lillian
Bought by
Sarvady Milan
Source: Public Records

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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 $579,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $544,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $389,000 Stewart Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $541,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $500,000 --
Warranty Deed $320,000 --
Warranty Deed $157,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $521,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $435,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $54,345 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $280,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $291,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $196,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $110,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $286,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $288,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $840,000 0.0% $400 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $840,000 +45.1% $400 / Sq Ft
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Sold $579,000 -1.8% $276 / Sq Ft
05/25/2021 05/25/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $589,900 +8.4% $281 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Sold $544,000 -0.9% $259 / Sq Ft
08/04/2014 08/04/14 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2014 08/01/14 For Sale $549,000 -- $261 / 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 $11,688 $57,867 $22,199 $35,668
2023 $11,373 $58,715 $17,903 $40,812
2022 $11,373 $58,715 $17,903 $40,812
2021 $11,137 $58,713 $17,902 $40,811
2020 $10,268 $49,196 $7,638 $41,558
2019 $10,078 $53,590 $7,638 $45,952
2018 $9,907 $53,590 $7,638 $45,952
2017 $9,761 $48,718 $6,683 $42,035
2016 $10,891 $54,378 $6,683 $47,695
2015 $9,965 $54,378 $6,683 $47,695
2014 $7,188 $41,311 $5,460 $35,851
2013 $7,035 $41,311 $5,460 $35,851
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08689479

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-20-421-041-1003