$135,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2024 RENTED SEP 21, 2024

561 W Stratford Place Unit 2C Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
430 Sq Ft
$178/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Elevator
  • Security Service
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Intercom
  • Bike Trail

About This Home

As of August 2024

Lovely, updated studio in the heart of Lakeview. Close to the lake, bike paths, transportation, restaurants, shopping and everything this vibrant neighborhood has to offer. A large, well-lit foyer welcomes you with easy elevator access. Unit has a Murphy bed so living space can be maximized (mattress not included). Track lighting, spacious closets, abundant cabinet space. Each unit has its own air conditioning unit and individually controlled thermostat with heating system valve. Well-run building offers laundry facility, bike room, assigned storage unit, and when available an assigned covered/uncovered parking spot for an additional low fee. Improvements include new roof with added insulation (2021), new garage door motor (2023), boiler (2022), hallways and lobby repainted (2018), security system (2017), parking lot resurfaced (2017), new laundry room washers/dryers (2016), building front repaired/repainted (2015), newer windows and extensions (2014). No specials assessments. Building is well-maintained with low HOA fees as a result. No increase in HOA fees in over 15 years due to high reserve funds. As of June 2024, reserves are about $60,000. Investor friendly with no rental cap. Don't miss this great opportunity today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Goding

Century 21 Circle License #475199562 Listed on: 06/19/2024

Century 21 Circle

Co-Listed By

Robert Teverbaugh

Century 21 Circle License #475155033

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Luu

Real People Realty License #471022102

Real People Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

HOA Fees

  • $178 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Studio
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 430 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Treatments
  • Intercom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 24 Units
  • Mustafa (Mike) Kurtovic Association, Phone Number (773) 878-3300
  • Property managed by Prarie Shores Property Management, LLC
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 50 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,748

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$178 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Studio
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Studio
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 430
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens, Cable Access
  • List Price: 144900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 178
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Intercom, Security
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Prarie Shores Property Management, LLC
  • Management Contact Name: Mustafa (Mike) Kurtovic
  • Management Phone: 773-878-3300
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 50

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1748
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2024
Closed on
Sep 16, 2024
Sold by
Diep Raymond
Bought by
Diep Minh Llc
Seller's Agent
Ryan Luu
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eduardo Rodriguez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$1,300
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$148,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.71%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Sowinski Stanley A and Sowinski Ewa K
Bought by
Diep Raymond
Seller's Agent
Ryan Luu
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eduardo Rodriguez
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$1,300
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2007
Sold by
Yacoubian Hratch R and Yacoubian Sirvart S
Bought by
Sowinski Stanley A and Sowinski Ewa K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2000
Sold by
Yacoubian Shane
Bought by
Yacoubian Hratch R and Yacoubian Sirvart S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,000
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1997
Sold by
Krol Ruth E
Bought by
Yacoubian Shahe
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $135,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $105,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $40,000 --
Warranty Deed $29,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $90,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $32,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2024 09/21/24 Rented $1,300 0.0% --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Price Changed $1,300 -3.7% $3 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 Price Changed $1,350 -3.6% $3 / Sq Ft
08/17/2024 08/17/24 For Rent $1,400 0.0% --
08/15/2024 08/15/24 Sold $135,000 -6.8% $314 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2024 06/20/24 For Sale $144,900 -- $337 / 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 $1,793 $11,597 $2,493 $9,104
2023 $1,748 $8,500 $2,010 $6,490
2022 $1,748 $8,500 $2,010 $6,490
2021 $1,709 $8,499 $2,010 $6,489
2020 $1,782 $7,997 $1,326 $6,671
2019 $1,760 $8,759 $1,326 $7,433
2018 $1,730 $8,759 $1,326 $7,433
2017 $1,299 $6,033 $1,166 $4,867
2016 $1,300 $6,492 $1,166 $5,326
2015 $1,190 $6,492 $1,166 $5,326
2014 $1,255 $6,765 $954 $5,811
2013 $1,696 $9,327 $954 $8,373
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12088189

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-306-043-1003