$460,000
SOLD JAN 20, 2015
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,325 Sq Ft
$501/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$347 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 1-minute walk to Garden Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Enjoy lake breezes, brilliant sunrises & lakefront living in rarely available, desirable vintage building. Exquisitely & tastefully updated condo with wonderful lake views. Beautifully appointed & maintained featuring rich hdwd flrs, high ceilings, moulding, gallery, ensuite bdrms & spacious rooms. Premier tier. Kitchen incl SS Viking, Miele, granite, tons of cabinets, full W/D. Heated garage. Pets OK. Storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Hudson

Compass License #475096932 Listed on: 09/23/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Teuer

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $501 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Outdoor Features

  • Tideland Water Rights
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 57 Units
  • Michael Rutkowski Association, Phone Number (312) 829-8900
  • Tower Court Subdivision, Vintage Floorplan
  • Property managed by First Community Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,255

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$501 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: TOWER COURT
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District,Non-Smoking Building
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Gallery, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Storms/Screens, Cable Access
  • List Price: 469000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Lake Front, Landscaped, Park Adjacent, Water Rights, Water View
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone,Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 501
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Park, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: First Community Management
  • Management Contact Name: Michael Rutkowski
  • Management Phone: 312-829-8900
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School: NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5255.48
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 57

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Ashley E Wood Trust and Wood Ashley Elizabeth
Bought by
Cook Aaron and Cook Haley
Seller's Agent
Nathan Freeborn
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Ann Boyle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.18%
Views
63

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.40%
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Outstanding Balance
$411,429
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,666

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2024
Sold by
Wood Ashley Elizabeth
Bought by
Ashley E Wood Trsut E and Ashley Wood

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2021
Closed on
Mar 4, 2022
Sold by
Sharpe Elizabeth B and Sharpe James A
Bought by
Sharpe Family Trust and Wood
Seller's Agent
Andrea Wich
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tom Bakritzes
Compass
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$452,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$142,500
-23.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Original Mortgage
$418,000
Interest Rate
2.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2016
Sold by
Sharpe James A and Sharpe Elizabeth B
Bought by
Sharpe James A and Sharpe Elizabeth B

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
Jan 9, 2015
Sold by
Davis Dina
Bought by
Sharpe James A and Sharpe Elizabeth B
Seller's Agent
Joanne Hudson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Teuer
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List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.37%
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2003
Sold by
Dahle John M
Bought by
Davis Dina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,600
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1998
Sold by
Papero Laura M
Bought by
Dahle John M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
7.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1997
Sold by
Abt Michael
Bought by
Papero Laura M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,600
Interest Rate
7.51%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $550,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $452,500 --
Trustee Deed $452,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $460,000 Ct
Warranty Deed $322,000 --
Warranty Deed $322,000 --
Warranty Deed $224,000 --
Warranty Deed $128,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $412,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $418,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $322,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $37,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $257,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $257,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $170,700 Balloon
Previous Owner $179,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $153,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $550,000 +0.2% $440 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $549,000 +21.3% $439 / Sq Ft
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Sold $452,500 -23.9% $377 / Sq Ft
01/14/2022 01/14/22 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2021 08/25/21 For Sale $595,000 +29.3% $496 / Sq Ft
01/20/2015 01/20/15 Sold $460,000 -1.9% $347 / Sq Ft
12/11/2014 12/11/14 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2014 11/21/14 Price Changed $469,000 -2.1% $354 / Sq Ft
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $479,000 -- $362 / 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 $5,913 $24,426 $2,430 $21,996
2023 $4,244 $24,426 $2,430 $21,996
2022 $4,244 $24,426 $2,430 $21,996
2021 $4,021 $21,145 $1,296 $19,849
2020 $4,074 $21,145 $1,296 $19,849
2019 $3,919 $22,901 $1,296 $21,605
2018 $5,609 $20,472 $1,093 $19,379
2017 $3,841 $20,472 $1,093 $19,379
2016 $4,098 $20,472 $1,093 $19,379
2015 $4,255 $20,367 $911 $19,456
2014 $5,395 $22,884 $911 $21,973
2013 $5,255 $22,884 $911 $21,973
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08735151

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-20-103-033-1032