$280,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$466/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$280 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 2-minute walk to Harrison Station
  • Open Floorplan
  • Water Views
  • Fitness Center
  • 1-minute walk to Printers Row Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Modern & Spacious Condo Perfect for Your Next Chapter! This stunning 1 bed + den, 1 bath condo in the historic Transportation Building offers the perfect blend of space, style, and convenience-ideal for anyone looking to be in the middle of it all! Perched on a high floor with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, this fully renovated, move-in-ready loft boasts 1,000 sq. ft. of bright and airy living space. Enjoy soaring 10' ceilings, oversized 7' windows, and sleek espresso handscraped hardwood floors throughout. The open-concept kitchen is an entertainer's dream, featuring modern white cabinetry, quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and a large eat-in breakfast bar. Newer Samsung stainless steel appliances complete the space, while the adjacent dining area makes hosting effortless. The spacious primary bedroom easily fits your king-sized bed and is steps from a fully updated spa-like bath with marble tile, a custom glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and new brushed chrome fixtures throughout. Need a home office, workout space, or even a future nursery? The versatile den offers endless possibilities and includes a huge 10' high storage closet. Additional perks include: in-unit washer/dryer, fresh paint, designer LED lighting, and brand-new window treatments! Located in the heart of Printer's Row, you'll have parks, great schools, coffee shops, Trader Joe's, restaurants, and public transit right at your doorstep. Plus, with 24-hour door staff, on-site management, a fitness center, and multiple parking options nearby, you'll have everything you need for a seamless city lifestyle-now and for many years ahead!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Yoshimura

Compass Listed on: 03/27/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Curcio

Baird & Warner License #475142147

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2020

HOA Fees

  • $466 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • No Tub in Bathroom
  • European Shower
  • Shower Body Spray

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • South Loop Elementary School
  • Jones College Prep High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, doorman, tv/cable, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 294 Units
  • Kevin Horwitz Association, Phone Number (312) 431-1855
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • The Transportation Building Subdivision, 1 Bedroom + Den / 1 Bathroom Floorplan
  • Property managed by Community Specialists
  • 22-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Valet Parking
  • Common Area
  • Restaurant
  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Service Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Convenience Store

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,716

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$466 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Condo-Loft,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 18
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Condo-Loft,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: The Transportation Building
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 22
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 1000
  • Room Type: Den, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Storage
  • Stories Total: 22
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Bathroom Amenities: European Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,No Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000
  • Square Footage Comments: Square Ftg was calculated using a laser measuring device from the furthest points of the property.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1000
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1000
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Limestone
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 299000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Off Site, Leased, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Highest Parking Fee: 275
  • Lowest Parking Fee: 210

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Zoned, Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Main Level, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 466
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Door Person, Coin Laundry, Commissary, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, On Site Manager/Engineer, Park, Receiving Room, Restaurant, Service Elevator(s), Valet/Cleaner
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Park
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Community Specialists
  • Management Contact Name: Kevin Horwitz
  • Management Phone: 312-431-1855
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Loop Elementary School
  • High School: Jones College Prep High School
  • Middle/Junior School: South Loop Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 210
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3716.09
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 294

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Hughes Colin and Powers Mckenna
Bought by
Pncad Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Yoshimura
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Scott Curcio
Baird & Warner
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-6.35%
Views
412
Current Estimated Value
$279,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$404
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2023
Closed on
Apr 19, 2024
Sold by
Lewis Mark
Bought by
Hughes Cohn and Powers Mckenna
Seller's Agent
Deandre Bailey
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Yoshimura
Compass
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$271,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.87%
Views
338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.29%
Original Mortgage
$243,900
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2018
Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Premier Realty Services & Investments In
Bought by
Lewis Mark
Seller's Agent
Abdullah Salah
Abbullah Salah
Buyer's Agent
Evan Peng
Landmark & Property Group, Inc
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$234,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%
Original Mortgage
$187,200
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2018
Sold by
Barango Laverne
Bought by
Premiere Realty Services & Investments I

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2016
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Epstein David R and Epstein Emily
Bought by
Chilikas Christine M
Seller's Agent
Thomas Feddor
EXIT Strategy Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Missirlian
eXp Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$22,800
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Christensen James S and Sweeney Lisa A
Bought by
Epstein David R and Epstein Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1999
Sold by
Sweeney Lisa
Bought by
Christensen James S and Sweeney Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,500
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Transportation Building Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Sweeney Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,700
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $271,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $234,000 Chicago Title
Sheriffs Deed $120,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $245,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $230,000 Git
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $75,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $243,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $32,050 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $192,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $22,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,500 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $169,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $159,300 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $10,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $135,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $143,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,441 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $41,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $32,040 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $109,700 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $280,000 -6.4% $280 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2025 03/27/25 For Sale $299,000 +10.3% $299 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Sold $271,000 -2.9% $271 / Sq Ft
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2023 12/21/23 For Sale $279,000 +19.2% $279 / Sq Ft
02/08/2019 02/08/19 Sold $234,000 -2.5% $234 / Sq Ft
01/16/2019 01/16/19 For Sale $239,900 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
12/29/2018 12/29/18 For Sale $239,900 +2.5% $240 / Sq Ft
12/28/2018 12/28/18 Off Market $234,000 -- --
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2018 11/10/18 Price Changed $239,900 -2.0% $240 / Sq Ft
11/02/2018 11/02/18 For Sale $244,900 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
06/22/2016 06/22/16 Sold $245,000 -2.0% $272 / Sq Ft
05/03/2016 05/03/16 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2016 04/04/16 For Sale $250,000 -- $278 / 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 $3,716 $23,078 $1,079 $21,999
2023 $3,601 $20,930 $870 $20,060
2022 $3,601 $20,930 $870 $20,060
2021 $3,539 $20,928 $869 $20,059
2020 $3,910 $20,652 $788 $19,864
2019 $3,830 $22,493 $788 $21,705
2018 $4,443 $22,493 $788 $21,705
2017 $4,059 $18,857 $652 $18,205
2016 $3,277 $18,857 $652 $18,205
2015 $2,975 $18,857 $652 $18,205
2014 $2,649 $16,846 $600 $16,246
2013 $2,586 $16,846 $600 $16,246
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12323257

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-16-406-030-1242