NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 W Cornelia Ave, Unit 1011 Floor 10 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $245,000 - $323,004

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1961 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 20, 2026

Last sale price $250,000

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,948 / mo

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Party Room
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • Sundeck

About This Home

As of February 2026

SPACIOUS, CORNER UNIT IN EAST LAKEVIEW. UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF WRIGLEY AND PEEK OF LAKE FROM HIGH FLOOR BALCONY. UPDATED & OPEN, DESIGNER KITCHEN HAS CUSTOM CABINETRY, KITCHENAID APPLIANCES & GRANITE COUNTERS. LARGE LIVING SPACE EASILY ACCOMMODATES A DINING TABLE AND LARGE COUCH. GORGEOUS, SUSTAINABLE CORK FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM. 5 LARGE, ORGANIZED CLOSETS PLUS LINEN & STORAGE UNIT IN BASEMENT. WELL MANAGED ASSOCIATION AND HIGH AMENITY BUILDING IN INCREDIBLE LOCATION: POOL, SUNDECK, PARTY ROOM & VALET GARAGE PARKING AVAILABLE. PLEASE NOTE, CATS ONLY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Sears

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145561 Listed on: 09/03/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Connolly Rief

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475142716

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $1,101 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Leased Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Entry on the 10th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Lake View High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, tv/cable, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 229 Units
  • Larry Novak Association, Phone Number (773) 975-5991
  • High-Rise Community
  • Property managed by COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 20-Story Property

Amenities

  • Sundeck
  • Party Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,758

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$1,101 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 10
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 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: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 20

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 20
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Outdoor Grill
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Heated Garage, Yes, Leased, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 1101
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Pool, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: COMMUNITY SPECIALISTS
  • Management Contact Name: LARRY NOVAK
  • Management Phone: 773-975-5991

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nettelhorst Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 140
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4758
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 229

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2025
Closed on
Feb 14, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Sears
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anne Connolly Rief
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-16.39%
Views
584
Current Estimated Value
$268,501

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,501
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.09%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2013
Closed on
Oct 29, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Scott Cronin
RE/MAX Premier
Buyer's Agent
Chris Sears
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-10.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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
$250,000 Chicago Title
$215,000 Cti
$94,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $200,000
Previous Owner $160,000
Previous Owner $167,000
Previous Owner $138,400
Previous Owner $130,000
Previous Owner $98,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Sold $250,000 +0.4% --
01/18/2026 01/18/26 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Price Changed $249,000 -5.7% --
12/22/2025 12/22/25 Price Changed $264,000 -4.0% --
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Price Changed $275,000 -6.5% --
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Price Changed $294,000 -1.7% --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $299,000 +39.1% --
10/29/2013 10/29/13 Sold $215,000 -6.5% -- View Prior Sale
09/12/2013 09/12/13 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2013 07/29/13 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% --
07/11/2013 07/11/13 For Sale $239,900 -- --
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 $4,758 $24,014 $2,383 $21,631
2024 $4,758 $24,014 $2,383 $21,631
2023 $4,638 $22,550 $1,922 $20,628
2022 $4,638 $22,550 $1,922 $20,628
2021 $4,534 $22,549 $1,921 $20,628
2020 $4,311 $19,352 $1,268 $18,084
2019 $4,259 $21,197 $1,268 $19,929
2018 $4,187 $21,197 $1,268 $19,929
2017 $4,127 $19,173 $1,114 $18,059
2016 $3,840 $19,173 $1,114 $18,059
2015 $3,513 $19,173 $1,114 $18,059
2014 $3,469 $18,698 $912 $17,786
2013 $2,922 $18,698 $912 $17,786
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Sears

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Chris Sears

    @ Properties

    (312) 298-9099

    2 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Chris Sears
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  • Anne Connolly Rief

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Anne Connolly Rief

    @ Properties

    (773) 251-7712

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Anne Connolly Rief
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Scott Cronin

    RE/MAX

    (312) 475-1717

    8 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Scott Cronin
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About This Building

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12460164

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-305-030-1199

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60657 Lakeview East

555 W Cornelia Ave Unit 1011, Chicago, IL

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