$255,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$811/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$255 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Lake Front
  • Penthouse
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2025

Live above it all in this stunning penthouse, offering panoramic views of Lake Michigan, lush parklands, and the harbor - a front-row seat to the best of Chicago's skyline. Located in the sought-after "A" tier of 3950 Lake Shore Drive, this home is all about elegance, comfort, and effortless living. Step inside and feel the natural light pour in through south-facing windows, creating an inviting and airy space. The open floor plan flows seamlessly from the spacious living area to a chic dining space, complete with a sleek chandelier and built-in dry bar - perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The stylish kitchen will inspire your inner chef, with its modern quartz countertops, striking herringbone glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and expansive waterfall peninsula. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with plenty of closet space, while the bathroom feels like a spa retreat, featuring an oversized marble-tiled shower, slate floors, and custom cabinetry. Living here means no worries - all utilities are included in your assessments, from heat and air conditioning to gas, water, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Enjoy full-service amenities, including 24-hour door staff, a rooftop deck with sweeping 360-degree views, a fitness center, and a landscaped courtyard for peaceful outdoor moments. The location is unbeatable - steps away from the lakefront's beaches, bike paths, and parks, plus the vibrant shops, restaurants, and nightlife of East Lakeview. With easy access to CTA trains, express buses, and Lake Shore Drive, everything you love about Chicago is right at your fingertips. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to live in a penthouse that's as spectacular as the views it offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Mell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471002698 Listed on: 01/14/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Reyes

A.R.E. Partners Inc. License #471022452

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,173

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $811 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dry Bar
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Tub in Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Brenneman Elementary School
  • Senn High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, electricity, gas, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 660 Units
  • Jackie Martinez Association, Phone Number (773) 348-7300
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
  • 23-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Service Elevator
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,173

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$811 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories),Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories),Penthouse
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 23
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 23
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Elevator, Wood Laminate Floors, Storage, Open Floorplan, Lobby, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 23
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate,L-shaped,Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 250000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Lake Front, Landscaped, Water View
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 811
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Service Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: CHICAGOLAND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
  • Management Contact Name: JACKIE MARTINEZ
  • Management Phone: 773-348-7300
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Electricity, Gas, Insurance, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brenneman Elementary School
  • High School: Senn High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Brenneman Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 175
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3172.86
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 660

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Mesa Gordon and Mesa Engelbert
Bought by
Nickodemus David P
Seller's Agent
Richard Mell
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Reyes
A.R.E. Partners Inc.
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2%
Views
8450
Current Estimated Value
$258,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2022
Closed on
Jul 7, 2022
Sold by
Arciola Daniel A
Bought by
Mesa Gordon
Seller's Agent
Mario Greco
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Eugene Fu
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$249,500
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,500
-3.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1999
Sold by
Guerra Gale
Bought by
Arciola Daniel A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1998
Sold by
Walker Christopher and Walker Laurence C S
Bought by
Guerra Gale
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 $255,000 Old Republic Title
Warranty Deed $240,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Executors Deed $70,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $192,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $122,717 New Conventional
Previous Owner $102,759 Unknown
Previous Owner $66,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $99,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $255 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $250,000 +4.2% $250 / Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 Sold $240,000 -1.8% $240 / Sq Ft
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Price Changed $244,500 -2.0% $245 / Sq Ft
05/27/2022 05/27/22 For Sale $249,500 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
06/20/2020 06/20/20 Rented $2,195 0.0% --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Under Contract -- -- --
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Price Changed $2,195 -2.4% $2 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Rent $2,250 -- --
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 $3,173 $16,883 $1,345 $15,538
2023 $3,093 $15,040 $1,202 $13,838
2022 $3,093 $15,040 $1,202 $13,838
2021 $3,024 $15,038 $1,201 $13,837
2020 $2,114 $12,594 $751 $11,843
2019 $2,100 $13,881 $751 $13,130
2018 $2,063 $13,881 $751 $13,130
2017 $1,629 $10,944 $661 $10,283
2016 $1,692 $10,944 $661 $10,283
2015 $1,525 $10,944 $661 $10,283
2014 $1,349 $9,840 $510 $9,330
2013 $1,451 $10,609 $510 $10,099
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12270520

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-101-034-1044