$465,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2024

3257 N Seminary Ave Unit A Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$150/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines)
  • Home Security System
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Intercom
  • 1-minute walk to Hawthorne Playground

About This Home

As of September 2024

Enjoy indoor-outdoor living in this spacious Lakeview condo featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a large private patio. The layout offers great flexibility for various categories of buyers. Additional property features include: kitchen with eating area; primary bathroom with soaking tub/shower combo and an additional separate shower; hardwood floors throughout; gas starter, gas or wood-burning fireplace; in-unit laundry; spacious bedroom closets; an outdoor parking space. This property is located directly across the street from the highly desirable Hawthorne Scholastic Academy, which features a park and updated playground, as well as Margaret Donahue ("Cubs") Park. It is also located within close walking distance to the CTA Red & Brown lines, Wrigley Field, Southport Avenue, and many of Lakeview's greatest entertainments, shopping and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julian Harkleroad

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471021563 Listed on: 08/09/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Everett

Melanie Everett & Company License #471020093

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,107

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Lake View High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, scavenger
  • 6 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,107

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 459999
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 150
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self Managed
  • Management Contact Name: n/a
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10107.22
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2024
Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Wallace Jeffrey A and Wallace Aliza
Bought by
Howard Dana
Seller's Agent
Julian Harkleroad
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Everett
Melanie Everett & Company
List Price
$459,999
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,001
1.09%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$502,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.06%
Original Mortgage
$395,250
Outstanding Balance
$392,703
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,732

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2014
Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
Ashley O Brien Donal Maurice and Brien Ashley O
Bought by
Wallace Jeffrey A
Seller's Agent
Kieran Conlon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Klopas Stratton Team
Jameson Sotheby's Int'l Realty
List Price
$379,999
Sold Price
$367,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,999
-3.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Original Mortgage
$293,600
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2005
Sold by
Austin Margaret C
Bought by
Obrien Donal Maurice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$281,600
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1999
Sold by
Mcginn Michael and Mcnamara Jennifer
Bought by
Austin Margaret C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1997
Sold by
Kuypers Jennifer H
Bought by
Mcginn Michael B and Mcnamara Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,350
Interest Rate
7.73%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1993
Sold by
Lyman Mark M and Lyman Cesar Michael
Bought by
Kuypers Jennifer H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,700
Interest Rate
7%
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 $465,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $367,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $352,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $275,500 Professional Natl Title Netw
Warranty Deed $201,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $123,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $293,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $281,600 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $200,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $236,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $240,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $241,718 Balloon
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $181,350 Balloon
Previous Owner $104,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $465,000 +1.1% $310 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $459,999 +25.3% $307 / Sq Ft
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Sold $367,000 -3.4% $245 / Sq Ft
06/01/2014 06/01/14 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2014 04/29/14 For Sale $379,999 -- $253 / 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 $9,831 $51,858 $19,212 $32,646
2023 $9,831 $51,220 $15,494 $35,726
2022 $9,831 $51,220 $15,494 $35,726
2021 $9,630 $51,219 $15,493 $35,726
2020 $8,850 $42,829 $6,610 $36,219
2019 $8,684 $46,654 $6,610 $40,044
2018 $8,537 $46,654 $6,610 $40,044
2017 $7,227 $36,945 $5,784 $31,161
2016 $7,400 $36,945 $5,784 $31,161
2015 $6,770 $36,945 $5,784 $31,161
2014 $4,372 $26,130 $4,725 $21,405
2013 $4,274 $26,130 $4,725 $21,405
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12126757

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-20-423-044-1004