NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Elmwood Ave Unit 2 Evanston, IL 60202

Estimated Value: $200,000 - $222,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
764 Sq Ft
$208/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 09, 2019

Last sale price $155,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,652/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Evanston Township High School Rated A+
  • Entrance Foyer
  • 2-minute walk to Sargent Park

About This Home

As of July 2019

Sophisticated, light filled one bedroom vintage condo. This unit and building were completely renovated in 2003 and the current owner gut-rehabbed the bathroom in 2017. Living room features a decorative fireplace with newly tiled mantle. Separate dining room. Open kitchen with granite countertops, 42" maple cabinets with expansive counter space. Lovely vintage details including high ceilings and hardwood floors. In-unit washer/dryer. New windows throughout! Building has inviting outdoor patio for entertaining. Easy street parking and garage parking available at St. Francis Hospital. Great location, across from Ridgeville Park-concerts and summer farmers market. Walk to Main Street shopping, dining and both Metra and el trains. Close to Lake Michigan and Northwestern University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Mack

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475131782 Listed on: 05/08/2019

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ginger Cavalier

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124359

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,188

Year Built

  • 1918

Lot Details

  • 7,579

HOA Fees

  • $208 per month

Parking

  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,188

Year Built

1918

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$208 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1918
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1918

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 4
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 764
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 208
  • Management Contact Name: Jordan Neft, board president
  • Management Phone: 847-542-4655

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Self Managed

Schools

  • School District: 202
  • Elementary School: Oakton Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chute Middle School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 65
  • Elementary School #2: M L King Jr Lab Experimental Sch
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 11193230231005

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 15
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2400.34

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2019
Closed on
Jun 27, 2019
Sold by
Marasigan Ronald Raymond and Marasigan Rosa A
Bought by
Hammerman Susan
Seller's Agent
Jackie Mack
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ginger Cavalier
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-8.28%
Current Estimated Value
$215,308

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,308
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Sima David
Bought by
Marasigan Ronald Raymond and Marasigan Rosa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2006
Sold by
Valleau Inga M
Bought by
Sima David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2003
Sold by
551 Elmwood Development Llc
Bought by
Valleau Inga M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Hammerman Susan $155,000 Chicago Title
Marasigan Ronald Raymond $140,000 Precision Title
Sima David $175,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Valleau Inga M $178,000 Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Marasigan Ronald Raymond $112,000
Previous Owner Sima David $126,500
Previous Owner Sima David $130,000
Previous Owner Valleau Inga M $153,600
Previous Owner Valleau Inga M $38,400
Previous Owner Valleau Inga M $172,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2019 07/09/19 Sold $155,000 -2.5% $203 / Sq Ft
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2019 06/04/19 Price Changed $159,000 -5.9% $208 / Sq Ft
05/08/2019 05/08/19 For Sale $169,000 -- $221 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,188 $16,312 $921 $15,391
2023 $3,033 $16,312 $921 $15,391
2022 $3,033 $16,312 $921 $15,391
2021 $2,634 $13,125 $726 $12,399
2020 $2,659 $13,125 $726 $12,399
2019 $2,648 $14,587 $726 $13,861
2018 $3,402 $12,255 $605 $11,650
2017 $2,400 $12,255 $605 $11,650
2016 $2,501 $12,255 $605 $11,650
2015 $2,833 $13,040 $508 $12,532
2014 $2,820 $13,040 $508 $12,532
2013 $2,739 $13,040 $508 $12,532
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10372303

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-323-023-1005