609 W Stratford Place Unit 7C Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview East Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$639/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Lock-and-Leave Community
- Wood Flooring
- End Unit
- Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
- Gallery
- Party Room
About This Home
As of March 2025Completely renovated, oversized 3bed-3bath condo in an elevator building ideally located on the charming Stratford Pl in Lakeview East. This stunning residence blends pre-war character with modern amenities, showcasing meticulous attention to detail throughout. Large picture windows offer breathtaking city and Wrigley Field views while natural light floods the space from sunrise to sunset. The home features walnut hardwood floors, a fully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Calacatta quartz countertops, underlit soft-close white shaker cabinets, a blue glass tile backsplash, and a butler's pantry with custom built-ins and a wine rack. Cozy living rooms with space for multiple couches, loungers, and portions of the living room are great for working from home if necessary. Spacious dining room is perfect for entertaining and enjoying meals with family and friends. Bedrooms can fit king beds and enjoy your new built-in closets systems every day. Enjoy your en-suite bathrooms in all rooms with custom accents and sophisticated lighting. The home boasts a huge floor plan with defined living and dining areas, ample room sizes, high ceilings, and all the vintage charm that gives this home its unique character. Set in a boutique elevator building with just two units per floor, the building is professionally managed and well-maintained, offering lush landscaping, a common outdoor patio for gatherings, a bike room, and free large capacity laundry is on site. Ample parking options nearby for rent, this highly walkable neighborhood is minutes from the lakefront and the best attractions of Lakeview East. Brand new community room set to be done this Spring, and there is the ability to add a washer/dryer in unit PER condo board approval!
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,745
Year Built
- Built in 1924
HOA Fees
- $639 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Dry Bar
- Decorative Fireplace
- Blinds
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Gallery
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Schools
- Nettelhorst Elementary School
- Lake View High School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- End Unit
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
- 30 Units
- Patrick Kane Association
- Property managed by Kane Property Management
- Lock-and-Leave Community
- 8-Story Property
Amenities
- Party Room
- Coin Laundry
- Elevator
- Community Storage Space
Recreation
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Security
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Feb 12, 2025
Sold by
National Residential Nominee Services In
Bought by
Kerasotes Galen and Thomas Jerry
Seller's Agent
Dan Spitz
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Gillman
Compass
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$592,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-1.23%
Total Days on Market
13
Views
54
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.00%
Original Mortgage
$392,500
Outstanding Balance
$391,901
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$199,172
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Jan 27, 2025
Sold by
Delzotto Corey
Bought by
National Residential Nominee Services Inc
Seller's Agent
Dan Spitz
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Gillman
Compass
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$592,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-1.23%
Views
54
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,500
Outstanding Balance
$391,901
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$199,172
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 15, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2019
Sold by
Salpietra Domenic R and Tamayo Miriam
Bought by
Calip Gregory and Mcinteer Brock
Seller's Agent
Lindsey Richardson
Dream Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cathryn Browne
CB Real Estate LLC
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.48%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 25, 2012
Closed on
Dec 6, 2012
Sold by
Zimmer Kathleen M and Zimmer Kate
Bought by
Salpietra Domenic P and Tamayo Miriam
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Ames
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Richardson
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$318,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,250
-3.12%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.30%
Original Mortgage
$286,875
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 25, 2009
Sold by
Zimmer Kathleen M and Bieber Timothy
Bought by
Zimmer Kathleen M and Zimmer Kate
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2008
Sold by
Zimmer Kathleen M
Bought by
Kathleen M Zimmer Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 1997
Sold by
Latimer Elizabeth F
Bought by
Zimmer Kathleen M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.68%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 1994
Sold by
Kaplan Leonard J and Rosen Ellen M
Bought by
Latimer Elizabeth F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
8.41%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $592,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $592,500 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $390,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Trustee Deed | $319,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $110,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $145,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $392,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $309,802 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $312,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $286,875 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $123,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $126,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $132,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $116,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2025 03/07/25 | Sold | $592,500 | -1.2% | $329 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2025 01/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2025 01/09/25 | For Sale | $599,900 | 0.0% | $333 / Sq Ft |
| 01/09/2025 01/09/25 | Price Changed | $599,900 | +10.1% | $333 / Sq Ft |
| 05/13/2022 05/13/22 | Sold | $545,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 03/13/2022 03/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/10/2022 03/10/22 | For Sale | $545,000 | +39.7% | -- |
| 02/28/2019 02/28/19 | Sold | $390,000 | -2.5% | $244 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2019 01/23/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/15/2019 01/15/19 | For Sale | $399,900 | +25.5% | $250 / Sq Ft |
| 12/14/2012 12/14/12 | Sold | $318,750 | -3.1% | $199 / Sq Ft |
| 11/09/2012 11/09/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/25/2012 09/25/12 | For Sale | $329,000 | -- | $206 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,822 | $45,013 | $5,844 | $39,169 |
| 2023 | $7,822 | $41,450 | $4,713 | $36,737 |
| 2022 | $7,822 | $41,450 | $4,713 | $36,737 |
| 2021 | $7,665 | $41,449 | $4,712 | $36,737 |
| 2020 | $8,546 | $38,361 | $3,110 | $35,251 |
| 2019 | $7,752 | $42,015 | $3,110 | $38,905 |
| 2018 | $7,621 | $42,015 | $3,110 | $38,905 |
| 2017 | $7,034 | $32,674 | $2,733 | $29,941 |
| 2016 | $6,544 | $32,674 | $2,733 | $29,941 |
| 2015 | $6,206 | $33,865 | $2,733 | $31,132 |
| 2014 | $5,844 | $31,499 | $2,238 | $29,261 |
| 2013 | $5,729 | $31,499 | $2,238 | $29,261 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dan Spitz
Seller's Agent in 2025
Dan Spitz
eXp Realty, LLC
(773) 718-4136
7 in this area
88 Total Sales
-
Dan Cohen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Dan Cohen
eXp Realty, LLC
(224) 421-5095
2 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Sharon Gillman
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sharon Gillman
Compass
(312) 925-2700
9 in this area
92 Total Sales
-
Cathryn Browne
Seller's Agent in 2022
Cathryn Browne
CB Real Estate LLC
(312) 547-9157
52 in this area
96 Total Sales
-
Kevin Bigoness
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Kevin Bigoness
Dream Town Real Estate
(773) 326-6500
4 in this area
79 Total Sales
-
Lindsey Richardson
L
Seller's Agent in 2019
Lindsey Richardson
Dream Town Real Estate
(312) 890-8777
8 in this area
155 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12262461
APN: 14-21-306-040-1013
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