$595,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2025

3837 N Damen Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60618

North Center Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$328/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

2% Above List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Penthouse
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Bell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Filbert Playlot Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to the most charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom + Office/Den penthouse in North Center, equipped with a private rooftop deck, views and tons of natural light! This picturesque home is situated on a quiet and tree-lined stretch of Damen in a full brick masonry building, and has so much to offer! Expect to be impressed with its multi-level floor plan with a wide living room, versatile floor plan and what everyone is looking for - a separate office/den nook for the perfect work from home setup. Centered around the gas fireplace and gorgeous built-ins in the living room are vaulted ceilings and multiple skylights overlooking the gorgeous foliage while allowing for ample privacy. The large kitchen features white 42 inch shaker style cabinetry, a Bosch and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances package, custom backsplash, and granite counter tops allowing for lots of storage and prep space. Spanning the entire home are real oak hardwood floors, and accompanied with ideal features including an organized pantry, step-in laundry/utility room and hidden storage throughout. Down the hall is the light-filled primary bedroom equipped with vaulted ceilings, and an ensuite bathroom with a dual vanity, deep soaking tub, new lighting & granite counter tops. The second bedroom makes for the perfect guest suite or nursery, with an adjacent full bathroom across the hall, offering shiplap detailing, a new vanity & walk-in shower. An internal staircase leads to extra storage and a landing that could be used for a coveted desk/office space or dry bar, and adjacent to a PRIVATE rooftop deck outfitted with composite decking and offering gorgeous city views! On the main level is an additional deck that's been recently refinished and perfect for grilling, an herb garden or eating al fresco. This home has a front loading, stackable Washer/Dryer, 1 garage parking space, an additional storage closet, professionally built-in Elfa shelving & custom window treatments all included in the price! All of this in a great location on the border of North Center, Roscoe Village & St. Ben's. With close proximity to Bell School, Irving Park Brown "L" line, Trader Joe's, Revere Park, Lincoln Square & Southport Corridor has to offer. Easy street parking, and blocks to all the restaurants, bars, coffee shops that line Lincoln Avenue!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Parker

Compass License #475125501 Listed on: 08/26/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Kimberly Quintero

Compass License #475126381

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Gott

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475135897

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,971

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

HOA Fees

  • $328 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Bell Elementary School
  • Lake View High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Landscaped Professionally

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, scavenger
  • 3 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by SELF-MANAGED

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,971

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$328 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Penthouse
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Age: 21-25 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
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Deck, Foyer, Loft
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Roof Deck
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 328
  • Association Amenities: Storage, Ceiling Fan
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: SELF-MANAGED
  • Management Contact Name: N/A
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999x99999

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bell Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bell Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10971.31
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 3

MLS Schools

  • Other Public Sch Dist: 299

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Earle Gaibrelee C and Earle Samuel H
Bought by
Rothstein Zachary and Roisselet Sarah
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Schrage
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Layching Quek
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$514,900
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$454,500
Outstanding Balance
$408,591
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$260,095

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2018
Closed on
Feb 4, 2019
Sold by
Peck J Marshall and Peck Nancy
Bought by
Earle Gaibrelle C and Earle Samuel H
Seller's Agent
Ken Jungwirth
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sam Boren
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$417,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,500
-7.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.34%
Original Mortgage
$396,625
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2013
Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Scher Thomas E
Bought by
Peck J Marshall and Peck Marshall Staunton
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Keller Mitchell
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Ken Jungwirth
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$397,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.57%
Original Mortgage
$308,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2005
Sold by
Trudeau Paul W and Slowinske David D
Bought by
Scher Thomas E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2002
Sold by
Ryehill Builders Inc
Bought by
Trudeau Paul W and Slowinske David D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,320
Interest Rate
5.75%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $505,000 Gmt Title Agency
Warranty Deed $417,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $385,000 North American Title Co
Warranty Deed $420,000 Pntn
Warranty Deed $368,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $454,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $396,625 New Conventional
Previous Owner $308,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $336,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $294,320 No Value Available
Closed $36,790 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $595,000 +1.7% --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $585,000 +15.8% --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $505,000 -1.9% $388 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/31/2021 01/31/21 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2021 01/19/21 For Sale $514,900 +23.3% $396 / Sq Ft
02/11/2019 02/11/19 Sold $417,500 -1.8% $321 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/19/2018 12/19/18 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Price Changed $425,000 -5.3% $327 / Sq Ft
11/13/2018 11/13/18 For Sale $449,000 +16.6% $345 / Sq Ft
12/06/2013 12/06/13 Sold $385,000 -3.0% $296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/25/2013 09/25/13 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2013 09/18/13 For Sale $397,000 -- $305 / 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 $10,971 $62,212 $19,375 $42,837
2023 $10,695 $52,000 $15,625 $36,375
2022 $10,695 $52,000 $15,625 $36,375
2021 $9,787 $51,999 $15,625 $36,374
2020 $10,800 $48,480 $7,000 $41,480
2019 $10,615 $52,835 $7,000 $45,835
2018 $10,986 $55,616 $7,000 $48,616
2017 $8,288 $38,500 $6,250 $32,250
2016 $7,711 $38,500 $6,250 $32,250
2015 $7,055 $38,500 $6,250 $32,250
2014 $7,994 $43,084 $5,093 $37,991
2013 $7,358 $43,084 $5,093 $37,991
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12426426

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-19-209-021-1003