$4,395,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

438 W Saint James Place Unit PH Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park Neighborhood
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,215 Sq Ft
$980/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,043 Per Sq Ft

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Alcott Elementary School Rated A-
  • Penthouse
  • 2-minute walk to North Pond Nature Sanctuary

About This Home

As of April 2025

Sold Out!! - FULL FLOOR PENTHOUSE RESIDENCE + EXCLUSIVE USE OF 2783 SQ FT ROOFTOP DECK + ELEVATOR ENTRANCE TO HOME & ROOF + MULTIPLE LARGE TERRACES + 4 EN-SUITE BEDROOMS + FAMILY ROOM + LARGE 5TH BEDROOM SUITE or GRAND OFFICE OPTION WITH TERRACE + DRESSING ROOM + RARE OPPORTUNITY IN BOUTIQUE 4 UNIT BUILDING + SHARING TWO LOT LINES WITH PRESTIGIOUS 2550 LAKE VIEW providing GREAT OPEN-NESS, lovely views of award winning park and LIGHT FILLED HOMES! DESIGNED LIKE a single-family home on ONE LEVEL: 1650+ sq ft GREAT ROOM for dining room, family room, large terrace, living and kitchen! This home offers EXCLUSIVITY AND PRIVACY with 4215 SF and 3 outdoor spaces! Built lot line to line line offers NO ALLEY TO WAKE UP TO, and dogs go right out the front door! Fantastic Collaboration with Developer Strategist Genna Hill, award winning Hirsch MPG Architects, acclaimed G-Corp GC/Builder, and fantastic Chris George Interiors. GROUND UP NEW CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN OF THOUGHTFULLY DETAILED FLOOR PLANS, Chef-inspired Kitchen features CUSTOM MILLED CABINETRY, premiere appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero, and MASSIVE ISLAND. Garage Parking available at $50K each. A building LIKE this has never been built before and is a one in a generation opportunity, the most sought after location in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Just steps from Lincoln Park, Lake Michigan, Marina, and renowned restaurants, spas, and cocktails! NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Four exceptional 4 or 5 bedroom homes from $3.4M to $4.395M. Delivering Early 2025. CALL FOR OTHER HOME OPTIONS AND AVAILABILITY. pet friendly. Highly rated virtual door staffing for security, receiving, and guests!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Genna Hill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129258 Listed on: 02/13/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Cadey O'Leary

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475156224

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Lowe

Compass License #475154506

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,320

Year Built

  • Built in 2024

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • End Unit
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $980 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Handicap Parking
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,215 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Video Cameras

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Adaptable Bathroom Walls
  • Visitor Bathroom
  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Common Area
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Closets
  • Wheelchair Height Mailbox
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Wheelchair Adaptable
  • Accessibility Features
  • Accessible Doors
  • Doors with lever handles
  • Receding Pocket Doors
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Ramp on the main level
  • Standby Generator

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Alcott Elementary School
  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 4 Units
  • Genna Association, Phone Number (312) 493-1929
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Handicap Modified Features In Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,320

Year Built

Built in 2024

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$980 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories),Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 5
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories),Penthouse
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Age: 1-5 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Hall Width 36 Inches or More, Pocket Door(s), Lever Door Handles, Main Level Entry, Disabled Parking, Ramp - Main Level, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair Adaptable, Wheelchair Height Mailbox, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Closets, Accessible Common Area, Adaptable Bathroom Walls, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s), Central Living Area, Standby Generator, Visitor Bathroom
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • LivingArea: 4215
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Generator, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Electric
  • Room Type: Terrace, Walk In Closet, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Bedroom 5, Tandem Room
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Existing Basement/Foundation: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Glass, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 4395000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Views
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Heated Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, Other, Attached
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 980
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Elevator(s), Security Door Lock(s), Accessible, High Speed Conn., Public Bus, Private Laundry Hkup, Security
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Management: Developer Controls,Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: TBD
  • Management Contact Name: GENNA
  • Management Phone: 312-493-1929
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alcott Elementary School
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

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 Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2024
Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
St James Interests Llc
Bought by
Andrea Helms Trust and Helms
Seller's Agent
Genna Hill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Lowe
Compass
List Price
$4,395,000
Sold Price
$4,395,000
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$4,265,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$129,014
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.54%
Original Mortgage
$2,550,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2021
Sold by
Dio Realty Llc
Bought by
St James Interests Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,146,400
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2019
Sold by
Schonfeld Alvin J and Schonfeld Susan S
Bought by
Dio Realty Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2017
Sold by
Schonfeld Alvin J and Schonfeld Susan S
Bought by
Schonfeld Alvin J and Alvin J Schonfeld Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2000
Sold by
Weiner Laurence H and Nudo Gerald L
Bought by
Schonfeld Alvin and Schonfeld Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
8.43%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1998
Sold by
Gould Joel and Gould Ira
Bought by
Weiner Lawrence H and Nudo Gerald L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1997
Sold by
Bafcor Inc
Bought by
Gould Ira and Gould Joel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1993
Sold by
Bank Of Chicago
Bought by
Gould Danielle and Gould Ira
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
Special Warranty Deed $4,395,000 Ata National Title
Special Warranty Deed $3,895,000 Ata National Title
Special Warranty Deed $3,725,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $3,400,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $2,900,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $2,200,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 Mercury Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Trustee Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,550,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,607,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $6,146,400 Construction
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $710,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $642,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $642,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $642,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $643,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $645,150 Unknown
Previous Owner $646,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $710,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $647,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $649,950 Unknown
Previous Owner $0 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $675,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $4,395,000 0.0% $1,043 / Sq Ft
03/12/2024 03/12/24 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2024 02/13/24 For Sale $4,395,000 -- $1,043 / 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 $12,320 $72,503 $72,503 --
2023 $12,010 $58,392 $58,392 --
2022 $12,010 $58,392 $58,392 $0
2021 $11,742 $58,392 $58,392 $0
2020 $44,353 $199,099 $28,028 $171,071
2019 $39,450 $199,099 $28,028 $171,071
2018 $38,786 $199,099 $28,028 $171,071
2017 $41,194 $194,733 $31,142 $163,591
2016 $16,508 $84,420 $24,913 $59,507
2015 $15,085 $84,420 $24,913 $59,507
2014 $14,560 $80,528 $21,021 $59,507
2013 $14,263 $80,528 $21,021 $59,507
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11980483

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-28-319-026-0000