NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 W Brompton Ave Unit 2E Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $241,000 - $265,694

1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
1922 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 6, 2026

Last sale price $238,000

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,954 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Laundry Room
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome home to this stately vintage building situated on a beautiful, tree-lined street in highly desirable Lake View! This charming home blends timeless character with modern updates, featuring newer maple cabinets, granite countertops, and a brand-new gas slide-in range (2026) in the spacious kitchen with breakfast bar seating for 3-4. The bathroom was completely renovated in 2025 with new flooring, a walk-in tiled shower, new vanity, toilet, and light fixtures. Enjoy comfort year-round with a brand-new window A/C (2025), and freshly painted rooms in today's stylish colors. The well-managed association includes heat, water, cable, internet, and common area/exterior maintenance-an incredible value! Located just blocks from groceries, fantastic restaurants, and the lakefront-this home has it all. Don't miss this perfect Lake View location-schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Wood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: clientcare@starckre.com License #475139825 Listed on: 01/15/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian DeSimone

Greystone Realty License #475194942

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $341 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Lake View High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 61 Units
  • Manager Association, Phone Number (312) 666-0149
  • Low-Rise Community
  • Property managed by Hales Management

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,600

Year Built

Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$341 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: clientcare@starckre.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 341
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Ceiling Fan
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Hales Management
  • Management Contact Name: Manager
  • Management Phone: 312-666-0149

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 00

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3599.63
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 61

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2026
Closed on
Jan 29, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Wood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brian DeSimone
Greystone Realty
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.28%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$251,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,924
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2001
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
$128,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1998
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
$72,900
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1993
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
$53,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
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
$238,000 Stewart Title
$190,000 Ticor
$160,000 --
$81,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$37,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $128,000
Previous Owner $72,900
Previous Owner $53,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 Sold $238,000 +1.3% --
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2026 01/13/26 For Sale $235,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Kathy Wood

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Kathy Wood
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  • Brian DeSimone

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Brian DeSimone

    Greystone Realty

    (224) 383-5930

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Brian DeSimone
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12546779

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-111-010-1014

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60657 Lakeview East

538 W Brompton Ave Unit 2E, Chicago, IL

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