NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3257 N Seminary Ave Unit B Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $658,000 - $696,014

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$135/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 13, 2023

Last sale price $589,000

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,570/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Belmont Station (Brown, Purple, Red Lines)
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Hawthorne Playground

About This Home

As of March 2023

Spacious and bright townhome situated on a beautiful, tree-lined street in the heart of Lakeview and close to the Southport corridor. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Large living room with wood-burning fireplace, bar with wine refrigerator, built-in shelving and wall of windows that flood the home with natural light. Second level has two bedrooms with generous closet space and updated bathrooms. Top level has a third bedroom/office/den leading out to a private rooftop deck! Home has hardwood floors, in-unit washer/dryer, and one parking space included in price. Fantastic location - easy walk to Belmont stop for red/brown/purple lines, Whole Foods, Target, lakefront and parks and restaurants. Not to miss! A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Dombar

Redfin Corporation Listed on: 02/02/2023

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Sam Shaffer

Chicago Properties Firm License #471017780

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,636

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 6,186

HOA Fees

  • $135 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck

Schools

  • Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Lake View High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 6 Units
  • Self Managed Association
  • Property managed by Self-Managed

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 100 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,636

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$135 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Condo-Duplex,T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Condo-Duplex,T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 589000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 135
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-Managed
  • Management Contact Name: Self-Managed
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, 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

  • 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: 100

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9636.18
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2023
Closed on
Mar 8, 2023
Sold by
Hutton James
Bought by
Hess Clay
Seller's Agent
Stacey Dombar
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Sam Shaffer
Chicago Properties Firm
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$589,000
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$679,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2010
Sold by
Ferraro John and Ferraro Saran
Bought by
Hutton James and Ozark Cassandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,400
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2008
Sold by
Ferraro Saran and Ferraro John
Bought by
Ferraro John and Ferraro Saran

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
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2006
Sold by
Kennedy Michael
Bought by
Trainor Saran and Ferraro John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,750
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2002
Sold by
Cameron Caitlin J
Bought by
Kennedy Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1999
Sold by
Siam Ehab M
Bought by
Cameron Caitlin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Siam Ehab M and Cameron Caitlin J
Bought by
Siam Ehab M and Cameron Caitlin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1997
Sold by
Kole Michael and Kole Rachelle
Bought by
Siam Ehab M and Cameron Caitlin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Interest Rate
7.75%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hess Clay $589,000 First American Title
Hutton James $400,500 Atgf Inc
Ferraro John -- Ctic
Trainor Saran $417,500 Fort Dearborn Land Title
Kennedy Michael $349,000 --
Cameron Caitlin J -- --
Siam Ehab M -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Siam Ehab M $225,000 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hutton James $320,400
Previous Owner Ferraro John $340,000
Previous Owner Trainor Saran $41,750
Previous Owner Trainor Saran $334,000
Previous Owner Kennedy Michael $279,000
Previous Owner Cameron Caitlin J $200,000
Previous Owner Siam Ehab M $213,000
Previous Owner Siam Ehab M $213,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/13/2023 03/13/23 Sold $589,000 0.0% --
02/04/2023 02/04/23 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2023 02/02/23 For Sale $589,000 -- --
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 $10,114 $51,890 $19,224 $32,666
2023 $9,838 $51,251 $15,503 $35,748
2022 $9,838 $51,251 $15,503 $35,748
2021 $9,636 $51,250 $15,503 $35,747
2020 $8,855 $42,854 $6,614 $36,240
2019 $8,690 $46,682 $6,614 $40,068
2018 $8,543 $46,682 $6,614 $40,068
2017 $7,231 $36,967 $5,787 $31,180
2016 $7,404 $36,967 $5,787 $31,180
2015 $6,774 $36,967 $5,787 $31,180
2014 $4,851 $26,146 $4,728 $21,418
2013 $4,755 $26,146 $4,728 $21,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11707781

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-20-423-044-1005