NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5241 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60625

Lincoln Square Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $390,000 - $566,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
$436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 23, 2021

Last sale price $330,000 $306 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,019 / mo

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Fenced Yard
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Bonus Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of February 2021

Budlong Woods Solid Brick Ranch. Bring your remodeling ideas! Updates include new roof 2016, Newer Central air & HVAC and glass block windows in lower level. Layout features a spacious living and dining room, eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms plus full bath on main floor. Large partially finished walk out basement has large family room, bonus room, laundry area, half bath and plenty of storage. . Large fenced yard and Heated 2.5 car detached garage. Walk to beautiful Legion Park and trails, Northside College Prep High School, Galter Center, North Park College, shops and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Louie Kritikos

Baird & Warner License #475124781 Listed on: 09/04/2020

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Alice Berger

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122421

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1956

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1956

Lot Details

3,746 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1956
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 14X7, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 29X22, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 13122270510000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 688.31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2022
Sold by
Palmer Christopher T and Palmer Emily J
Bought by
Christopher Tristram Palmer Revocable Living and Emily Jacob Palmer Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$470,926

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Feb 20, 2021
Sold by
Kafkis Angelo P and Kafkis Maria Econompoulos
Bought by
Palmer Christopher T and Palmer Emily J
Seller's Agent
Louie Kritikos
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Alice Berger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-8.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Zarling Benita
Bought by
Kafkis Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,750
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Christopher Tristram Palmer Revocable Living -- None Listed On Document
Palmer Christopher T $330,000 Attorney
Kafkis Peter $199,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Palmer Christopher T $264,000
Previous Owner Kafkis Peter $73,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/23/2021 02/23/21 Sold $330,000 -5.7% $306 / Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Price Changed $349,900 -2.8% $324 / Sq Ft
09/04/2020 09/04/20 For Sale $359,900 -- $333 / 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 $6,263 $36,001 $14,813 $21,188
2024 $6,263 $36,001 $14,813 $21,188
2023 $6,084 $33,000 $12,000 $21,000
2022 $6,084 $33,000 $12,000 $21,000
2021 $6,636 $33,000 $12,000 $21,000
2020 $6,387 $28,670 $7,125 $21,545
2019 $688 $31,856 $7,125 $24,731
2018 $678 $31,856 $7,125 $24,731
2017 $726 $26,757 $6,375 $20,382
2016 $1,142 $26,757 $6,375 $20,382
2015 $1,098 $26,757 $6,375 $20,382
2014 $1,089 $24,617 $5,625 $18,992
2013 $1,092 $24,617 $5,625 $18,992
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Louie Kritikos

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Louie Kritikos

    Baird & Warner

    (773) 203-0500

    10 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Louie Kritikos
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  • Alice Berger

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alice Berger

    @ Properties

    (312) 343-8288

    3 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Alice Berger
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10847644

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-12-227-051-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60625 Lincoln Square

5241 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

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