NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Hawthorne Place 525 W Hawthorne Place Unit 2008 Floor 20 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $311,286 - $333,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
1969 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2026

Last sale price $325,000

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,954 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • End Unit
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Waterfront
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of March 2026

Set in the heart of East Lakeview, this beautifully designed 2-bedroom condo offers a sophisticated take on open-concept living. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, crisp white cabinetry, LG appliances, and a sleek breakfast bar-ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A striking chandelier defines the dining area, which comfortably accommodates a table for six and flows seamlessly into the sun-filled living room with views of Lake Michigan and the city. The primary bedroom is straight out of a design catalog, fitting a king-size bed and featuring a renovated walk-in closet with custom built-ins. The second bedroom offers exceptional flexibility and is currently styled as a home office with a custom Murphy bed, perfect for hosting guests. Thoughtful upgrades, natural light, and timeless style come together in one of Lakeview's most desirable full-amenity buildings. It features 24-hour door person, outdoor pool and sundeck, fully equipped fitness center, storage, and updated laundry room. Located just steps to lakefront, dining, shopping, and easy transportation options. Parking is available in the building for purchase or lease.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacqueline Luxem

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172473 Listed on: 01/21/2026

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Frankie DaPonte

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475190889

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimber Galvin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475154632

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,296

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $807 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Entry on the 20th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, insurance, security, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 232 Units
  • Mesfin Baffa Association, Phone Number (773) 525-8272
  • Property managed by Sudler Property Management
  • 31-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 75 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,296

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$807 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 20
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 31

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 31
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 807
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Sundeck, Pool, Receiving Room, Service Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Sudler Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Mesfin Baffa
  • Management Phone: 773-525-8272

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 75

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4296.34
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 232

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2026
Closed on
Mar 11, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Luxem
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kimber Galvin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
10.17%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$323,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,678
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.83%
Original Mortgage
$162,500
Outstanding Balance
$162,500
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,822

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2022
Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Hardy
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Sullivan
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$269,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$229,415
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2016
Closed on
May 7, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marcia Badillo
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Agnieszka Karwacka
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$236,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,100
9.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.28%
Original Mortgage
$224,200
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,900
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$325,000 None Listed On Document
$270,000 None Listed On Document
$236,000 Chicago Title
$266,500 Lawyers
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $162,500
Previous Owner $229,415
Previous Owner $224,200
Previous Owner $212,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/11/2026 03/11/26 Sold $325,000 +10.2% --
01/25/2026 01/25/26 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2026 01/21/26 For Sale $295,000 +9.3% --
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $269,900 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2022 03/14/22 For Sale $269,900 +14.4% --
05/13/2016 05/13/16 Sold $236,000 +9.8% -- View Prior Sale
03/28/2016 03/28/16 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2016 03/24/16 For Sale $214,900 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $4,853 $24,679 $2,004 $22,675
2024 $4,853 $24,679 $2,004 $22,675
2023 $4,027 $23,000 $1,617 $21,383
2022 $4,027 $23,000 $1,617 $21,383
2021 $3,955 $22,999 $1,617 $21,382
2020 $3,843 $20,353 $1,066 $19,287
2019 $3,790 $22,292 $1,066 $21,226
2018 $3,725 $22,292 $1,066 $21,226
2017 $3,907 $18,150 $937 $17,213
2016 $3,635 $18,150 $937 $17,213
2015 $3,326 $18,150 $937 $17,213
2014 $2,799 $15,087 $513 $14,574
2013 $2,744 $15,087 $513 $14,574
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jacqueline Luxem

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Jacqueline Luxem

    @ Properties

    (847) 624-3307

    3 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Jacqueline Luxem
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  • Frankie DaPonte

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Frankie DaPonte

    @ Properties

    (401) 688-0383

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Frankie DaPonte
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  • Kimber Galvin

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Kimber Galvin

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 339-6900

    7 in this area

    185 Total Sales

    Kimber Galvin
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  • Ryan Hardy

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ryan Hardy

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    (312) 523-6383

    2 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Ryan Hardy
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  • Cynthia Sullivan

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Cynthia Sullivan

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (630) 254-0987

    1 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Cynthia Sullivan
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  • Marcia Badillo

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Marcia Badillo

    Baird & Warner

    (773) 416-2719

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Marcia Badillo
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About Hawthorne Place

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12551789

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-307-061-1144

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60657 Lakeview East

525 W Hawthorne Place Unit 2008, Chicago, IL

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