NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $145,000 - $168,000

Studio
1 Bath
645 Sq Ft
$486/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 17, 2024

Last sale price $149,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,514/month

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Community Pool
  • Sundeck
  • Fitness Center
  • Party Room
  • Elevator

About This Home

As of July 2024

Truly wonderful, rarely available larger studio with beautiful finishes welcomes the next lucky buyer in this steps-to-the lake and Montrose Harbor, gorgeous full-amenity building! Very spacious, with a full wall of south facing windows, loads of natural light, and a partial view of the lake and park! Enjoy plenty of fabulous space to create areas for sleeping, dining, entertaining, working and relaxing! Boasting lovely hardwood floors, a sensational kitchen with marvelous granite counters, stainless steel refrigerator and oven, generous amount of terrific rich-colored wood cabinetry (some with pull put drawers), and an area for an eat-in table or add-in breakfast bar, etc.! Roomy bathroom features a large white vanity with a granite counter, abundant storage, bathtub and shower. Superb entry foyer, incredible closets!! Enjoy many luxuries and comforts in this highly desirable premier building, including attentive 24 hour door staff, beautiful outdoor Olympic-sized pool with vacation-like sundeck, hot tub, sauna, covered eating area with grills, community garden, large outdoor courtyard, fitness center, renovated party room, laundry areas (in each tower), rental suite available for guests, Go-Grocery with cafe in the building, dry cleaners, bike room, Amazon hub, receiving room, and onsite management and engineers. Additional storage unit can be rented, too (building fees for some amenities apply). Attached garage rental parking through LAZ parking for additional fee, and free non-metered street parking is available. Magnificent and sensationally landscaped circular driveway leads to this true Buena Park gem, with close proximity to trains, buses, Lake Shore Drive, parks, bike and walking paths, beach, golf, tennis, dining and shops galore. A most lovely haven, with easy accessibility to downtown and the wonderful variety of offerings of many nearby neighborhoods! Taxes include no exemptions. Assessments: Total = $486.06 ($406.77 + $79.29 cable/wifi). NOTE: Unit was originally listed as a combined 3 BR/3 BA units 2133-2135 (#2133 -large studio/1 BA and #2135 - 3 BR/2 BA) which maintained 2 PINS. Room dimensions are approximate. Don't miss seeing this very rare and special unit!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Block

Premier Relocation, Inc. License #475137695 Listed on: 03/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Bushaw

Fulton Grace Realty License #471021546

Fulton Grace Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,283

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 3.05

HOA Fees

  • $486 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking

Home Design

  • 645 Sq Ft Home
  • Studio
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 882 Units
  • Shamiran Azo Association, Phone Number (773) 929-3770
  • Imperial Towers Subdivision
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • 29-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Valet Parking
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Convenience Store
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,283

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

3.05 Acres

HOA Fees

$486 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Studio
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Studio
  • Subdivision Name: Imperial Towers
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 21
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 29

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 645
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 29
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Square Footage Comments: SF and room sizes are estimated
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 486
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Commissary, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Health Club, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Pool, Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner, Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Community Specialists
  • Management Contact Name: Shamiran Azo
  • Management Phone: 773-929-3770
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 335
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2282.86
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 882

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2024
Closed on
Jul 8, 2024
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Mercado Monica and Mercado Luis
Seller's Agent
Lisa Block
Premier Relocation, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Bushaw
Fulton Grace Realty
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$149,000
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$158,471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$104,300
Outstanding Balance
$102,884
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$55,587

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2006
Sold by
Saltiel Natalie
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co and Trust #8002347579
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mercado Monica -- Chicago Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Co -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mercado Monica $104,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Sold $149,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2024 05/23/24 For Sale $149,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
04/01/2024 04/01/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $149,000 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $2,342 $12,059 $843 $11,216
2024 $2,342 $12,059 $843 $11,216
2023 $2,283 $11,100 $778 $10,322
2022 $2,283 $11,100 $778 $10,322
2021 $2,232 $11,099 $778 $10,321
2020 $2,110 $9,471 $470 $9,001
2019 $2,097 $10,438 $470 $9,968
2018 $2,062 $10,438 $470 $9,968
2017 $1,752 $8,137 $414 $7,723
2016 $1,630 $8,137 $414 $7,723
2015 $1,491 $8,137 $414 $7,723
2014 $1,556 $8,384 $320 $8,064
2013 $1,525 $8,384 $320 $8,064
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11973613

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-301-041-1773

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