NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 W Eugenie St Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60614

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $329,000 - $361,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$358/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 27, 2025

Last sale price $325,000 $325 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,645/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Park #598

About This Home

As of March 2025

Light-filled and spacious 1bedroom, 1 bathroom unit in Lincoln Park/Old Town. Great room sizes and giant kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Wonderful in unit storage and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Freshly remodeled bathroom. Additional 5x8 storage in basement. Central AC/GF Heat, in unit laundry and also free laundry in basement. Walking distance to so many great restaurants, shopping, the zoo, the beach and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Wood

Compass License #475159361 Listed on: 02/21/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Russell Burton

Compass License #475177939

Last Buyer's Agent

Fred Carmean

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475122191

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 6,708

HOA Fees

  • $358 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance
  • 16 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 50 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,486

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

6,708 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$358 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Flat
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Flat
  • Year Built: 1961
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Storage
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 358
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Unknown
  • Management Contact Name: Unknown
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Lincoln Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 50

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5485.55
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2025
Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Binns Kyle and Binns Kathryn M
Bought by
Werner Frederick Bowler
Seller's Agent
Megan Wood
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Fred Carmean
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$342,403

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,403
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$302,250
Outstanding Balance
$300,180
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$42,223

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2019
Sold by
Binns Kathryn M and Binns Kyle
Bought by
Binns Kathryn M and Binns Kyle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,700
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2018
Closed on
Oct 26, 2018
Sold by
Kirsch Julia A and Taylor Brett
Bought by
Binns Kathryn M
Seller's Agent
Alberto Canaveral
A&R Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Megan Wood
Compass
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$232,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,400
-13.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$174,375
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2008
Sold by
Silvers Eve
Bought by
Kirsch Julia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1998
Sold by
1656 N Mohawk Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Silver Eve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Werner Frederick Bowler $325,000 First American Title
Binns Kathryn M -- Plymouth Title Guaranty Corp
Binns Kathryn M $232,500 Attorney
Kirsch Julia A $268,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Silver Eve $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Werner Frederick Bowler $302,250
Previous Owner Binns Kathryn M $176,700
Previous Owner Binns Kathryn M $174,375
Previous Owner Kirsch Julia A $214,400
Previous Owner Silver Eve $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $325,000 0.0% $325 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $325,000 0.0% $325 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Rented $2,500 +13.6% --
08/19/2022 08/19/22 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
08/14/2022 08/14/22 Off Market $2,200 -- --
08/11/2022 08/11/22 For Rent $2,200 +27.5% --
01/31/2019 01/31/19 For Rent $1,725 0.0% --
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Off Market $1,725 -- --
01/10/2019 01/10/19 Rented $1,750 +1.4% --
01/08/2019 01/08/19 For Rent $1,725 0.0% --
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Sold $232,500 -7.0% $233 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2018 09/17/18 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $250 / Sq Ft
09/08/2018 09/08/18 Price Changed $259,900 -1.9% $260 / Sq Ft
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Price Changed $264,900 -1.9% $265 / Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 For Sale $269,900 -- $270 / 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 $5,486 $29,469 $5,959 $23,510
2024 $5,486 $29,469 $5,959 $23,510
2023 $5,348 $26,000 $4,806 $21,194
2022 $5,348 $26,000 $4,806 $21,194
2021 $5,228 $25,999 $4,805 $21,194
2020 $5,258 $23,602 $4,228 $19,374
2019 $5,150 $25,634 $4,228 $21,406
2018 $4,385 $25,634 $4,228 $21,406
2017 $5,132 $27,214 $3,460 $23,754
2016 $4,950 $27,214 $3,460 $23,754
2015 $4,506 $27,214 $3,460 $23,754
2014 $3,554 $21,726 $2,595 $19,131
2013 $3,473 $21,726 $2,595 $19,131
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12325363

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-33-325-073-1012

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