$399,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2013

3257 N Seminary Ave Unit C Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
1988 Built

Recently Sold

$266 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2025

SINGLE FAMILY LIVING IN HEART OF LAKEVIEW. WINDOWS ENVELOP SUN FILLED LIV ROOM. GORGEOUS STONE SURROUND WB FIREPLACE. EAT IN KITCHEN W/ NEW SS APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS. GENEROUS BEDROOM SIZES. OPTIONAL THIRD BED/OFFICE ON 3RD FL. MASTER BATH W/ DOUBLE VANITY/WHIRLPOOL TUB. IN-UNIT W/D. PVT ROOFTOP DECK. PARKING. WALK TO SOUTHPORT, WRIGLEY, RED/BROWN LINE. ACROSS FROM HAWTHORNE SCHOOL.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelli Johannesen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144508 Listed on: 04/03/2013

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jordan Chalmers

Baird & Warner License #475144769

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,114

Year Built

  • 1988

HOA Fees

  • $125 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Dual Sinks
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,114

Year Built

1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex, Condo
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1988

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: 3rd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 15X13
  • Second Bedroom Level: 3rd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 13X9
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Living Room Level: 2nd Level
  • Living Room Size: 19X17
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Level: 2nd Level
  • Kitchen Size: 16X08
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office
  • Additional Room 1 Level: 3rd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 12X12

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment/Association Fees: 125
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance, Scavenger

Fee Information

  • Management Company: SELF MANAGED

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Jun 26, 2025
Sold by
Kreft Evan and Kreft Samantha
Bought by
Morsches Matthew
Seller's Agent
Kelly Ladewig
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Brett Murphy
High Fidelity Realty
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$626,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.48%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2021
Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Mcdonald Brian P and Mcdonald Julie V
Bought by
Kreft Evan and Kreft Samanthaq
Seller's Agent
Jordan Chalmers
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Ladewig
Baird & Warner
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$470,250
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2013
Closed on
Jun 12, 2013
Sold by
Gargas David M and Happ Megan Elizabeth
Bought by
Mcdonald Brian P and Valentyn Julie M V
Seller's Agent
Kelli Johannesen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jordan Chalmers
Baird & Warner
List Price
$409,000
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2006
Sold by
Seaman Mark and Seaman Sandra
Bought by
Gargas David M and Happ Megan Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2002
Sold by
Walker Abraham and Walker Kathleen A
Bought by
Seaman Mark and Predovic Sandra

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
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1997
Sold by
Odonnell Robert M and Odonnell Marichu S
Bought by
Walker Abraham and Walker Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,950
Interest Rate
7.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1996
Sold by
Neville Mary Jo
Bought by
Odonnell Robert M and Odonnell Marichu S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,850
Interest Rate
7.07%
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 $626,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $495,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $399,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $415,000 Fort Dearborn Land Title
Warranty Deed $349,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $221,000 --
Warranty Deed $197,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $470,250 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $299,250 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $327,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $329,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $332,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $276,980 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $42,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $209,950 No Value Available
Previous Owner $176,850 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $626,000 -0.5% $348 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $629,000 +27.1% $349 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Sold $495,000 +1.0% $330 / Sq Ft
04/25/2021 04/25/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $490,000 0.0% $327 / Sq Ft
10/09/2018 10/09/18 Rented $2,400 -4.0% --
10/06/2018 10/06/18 Price Changed $2,500 -3.8% $2 / Sq Ft
10/02/2018 10/02/18 Price Changed $2,600 -7.1% $2 / Sq Ft
09/19/2018 09/19/18 For Rent $2,800 0.0% --
06/26/2013 06/26/13 Sold $399,000 -2.4% $266 / Sq Ft
04/07/2013 04/07/13 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2013 04/03/13 For Sale $409,000 -- $273 / 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 $10,114 $51,890 $19,224 $32,666
2023 $10,541 $51,251 $15,503 $35,748
2022 $10,541 $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 $7,958 $36,967 $5,787 $31,180
2016 $6,904 $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 $4,277 $26,146 $4,728 $21,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08306662

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-20-423-044-1006