NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Library Tower Condominiums 520 S State St Unit 1618 Chicago, IL 60605

Printers Row Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $655,000 - $716,915

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,030 Sq Ft
25,526 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold February 28, 2024

Last sale price $675,000 $333 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,777/month

186 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 2-minute walk to Lasalle Station (Blue Line)
  • Penthouse
  • South Loop Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Fitness Center
  • 4-minute walk to Printers Row Park

About This Home

As of February 2024

Southeast Penthouse available at Library Tower! This corner 3 bed, 2.5 bath home boasts over 2000 sqft of interior living space as well as a 350 sqft terrace. Floor-to-ceiling windows and 10' ceilings give the space an airy feel, highlighted by neutral paint, hardwood floors, and brand-new carpet. The main living area with a gas fireplace is open to the large kitchen, featuring stone countertops and stainless steel appliances, with direct access to the beautiful south-facing terrace. The primary bedroom, which also has access to the terrace, has a huge walk-in closet as well en suite bathroom with dual vanity, soaking tub, and shower. This unit also boasts a dedicated laundry room, with side by side washer and dryer as well as a sink. Extra large storage included. Prime oversized garage parking space available for $35K. Library Tower amenities include 24-hour door staff, a recently updated hospitality suite and fitness room, a business center, dry cleaners, a theater, and a roof deck. Fantastic Printer's Row location-- steps to museums, restaurants, theaters, shopping, and public transportation. Only a few short blocks to Grant Park and the lakefront.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tyler Stallings

Corcoran Urban Real Estate License #475173020 Listed on: 07/26/2023

Corcoran Urban Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Grigory Pekarsky

Vesta Preferred LLC License #471002400

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,389

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 0.59

HOA Fees

  • $1,164 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,030 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • End Unit

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, doorman, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 184 Units
  • Michele Maeder Association, Phone Number (312) 663-1831
  • Property managed by Foster Premier
  • 18-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Elevator

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 60 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Pet Deposit Required
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,389

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0.59 Acres

HOA Fees

$1,164 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Penthouse
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 17
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 18

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2030
  • Other Equipment: Fire Sprinklers
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 18
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2030
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2030
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Deposit Required, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 1164
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Party Room, Sundeck
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Foster Premier
  • Management Contact Name: Michele Maeder
  • Management Phone: 312-663-1831
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

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: 60

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12388.58
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 184

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Layer Lisa
Bought by
Lisa C Layer 2014 Trust and Layer
Current Estimated Value
$678,479

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2023
Closed on
Feb 26, 2024
Sold by
Perez Sylvia
Bought by
Layer Lisa
Seller's Agent
Tyler Stallings
Corcoran Urban Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Grigory Pekarsky
Vesta Preferred LLC
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.43%
Views
127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.25%
Original Mortgage
$197,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2009
Sold by
Library Tower Llc
Bought by
Perez Alejandro and Perez Sylvia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lisa C Layer 2014 Trust -- None Listed On Document
Layer Lisa $675,000 Chicago Title
Perez Alejandro $697,000 Nat
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Layer Lisa $197,000
Previous Owner Perez Alejandro $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2024 02/28/24 Sold $675,000 -3.4% $333 / Sq Ft
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $344 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Rented $4,100 0.0% --
06/18/2019 06/18/19 Under Contract -- -- --
04/06/2019 04/06/19 For Rent $4,100 +5.1% --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Rented $3,900 0.0% --
03/25/2018 03/25/18 Under Contract -- -- --
02/19/2018 02/19/18 For Rent $3,900 -- --
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 $12,998 $62,094 $4,279 $57,815
2024 $12,998 $62,094 $4,279 $57,815
2023 $12,671 $61,609 $3,449 $58,160
2022 $12,671 $61,609 $3,449 $58,160
2021 $12,389 $61,607 $3,448 $58,159
2020 $12,528 $56,237 $3,125 $53,112
2019 $12,306 $61,249 $3,125 $58,124
2018 $12,099 $61,249 $3,125 $58,124
2017 $11,403 $52,973 $2,586 $50,387
2016 $10,610 $52,973 $2,586 $50,387
2015 $9,707 $52,973 $2,586 $50,387
2014 $8,590 $46,297 $2,705 $43,592
2013 $8,420 $46,297 $2,705 $43,592
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tyler Stallings

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tyler Stallings

    Corcoran Urban Real Estate

    (513) 680-3924

    3 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Tyler Stallings
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  • Grigory Pekarsky

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Grigory Pekarsky

    Vesta Preferred LLC

    (773) 974-8014

    54 in this area

    1,942 Total Sales

    Grigory Pekarsky
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  • Donna Surma

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Donna Surma

    New West Realty Partners LLC

    (312) 927-1434

    16 Total Sales

    Donna Surma
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Thomas Feddor

    EXIT Strategy Realty

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  • Matt Engle

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Matt Engle

    Fulton Grace

    (717) 658-0899

    5 in this area

    192 Total Sales

    Matt Engle
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About Library Tower Condominiums

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11835264

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-16-247-067-1165

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60605 Printers Row

520 S State St Unit 1618, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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