629 W Briar Place Unit 1W Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview East Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,350
Sq Ft
$331/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Deck
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wine Refrigerator
- Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Stainless Steel Appliances
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome to Briar Place - where location and layout speak for themselves. Situated on a desirable tree-lined street in the heart of Lakeview East, this traditional duplex down offers the space and comfort of a single-family home with approximately 2,300 sq ft of living space. Featuring three generous bedrooms (with the rare layout of two up, one down) and three full bathrooms, this home is ideal for flexible living. Enjoy a gigantic family room, two fireplaces (one on each level), and extraordinary storage throughout. The upper level boasts hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, and an open, welcoming layout. Downstairs, you'll find a huge secondary living area, a third bedroom, and a full laundry/utility room - perfect for practical everyday living. You'll also find 2 great outdoor spaces: a beautiful recently renovated front shared patio and a large private deck, conveniently accessed via the back hallway, not through a bedroom, offering ideal flow for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Located in the highly sought-after Nettelhorst School District, just two blocks from the lake and a block from Mariano's. Enjoy all that Lakeview has to offer-location, location, location! Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a spacious and thoughtfully designed home in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #475175015 Listed on: 06/18/2025
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,335
Year Built
- Built in 1998
Lot Details
- Fenced
HOA Fees
- $331 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Half Duplex
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,350 Sq Ft Home
- 4-Story Property
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
Schools
- Nettelhorst Elementary School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger
- 6 Units
Pet Policy
- Pets up to 75 lbs
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Additional Features
- Common Area
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Roellig David W and Roellig Christina L
Bought by
Calnan Marcus and Barlow Saskia
Seller's Agent
Joshua Wiedow
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jen Romolo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$809,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
3.83%
Views
15
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.24%
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Outstanding Balance
$588,000
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,860
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Erdman Taylor and Erdman Meghan
Bought by
Roellig David W and Roellig Christina L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 2011
Sold by
Sibol Michael P and Sibol Nicole S
Bought by
Erdman Taylor P and Liebovich Meghan F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 2010
Sold by
Durbin Nicole S and Sibol Nicole S
Bought by
Sibol Nicole S and Sibol Michael P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2007
Sold by
Ehrfeld Wolfgang W and Kuehne Ehrfeld Regina U
Bought by
Durbin Nicole S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 1997
Sold by
Briar Street Partnership
Bought by
Ehrfeld Wolfgang N and Kuehne Ehrfeld Regina U
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $840,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $660,000 | Chicago Title Insurance | |
| Warranty Deed | $485,000 | Git | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Cti | |
| Warranty Deed | $545,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $234,666 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $588,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $528,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $377,250 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $388,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $73,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $262,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $258,500 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $292,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $315,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | Sold | $840,000 | +3.8% | $357 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | For Sale | $809,000 | -- | $344 / 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 | $15,336 | $72,330 | $23,111 | $49,219 |
| 2023 | $14,928 | $76,001 | $18,638 | $57,363 |
| 2022 | $14,928 | $76,001 | $18,638 | $57,363 |
| 2021 | $14,613 | $75,999 | $18,637 | $57,362 |
| 2020 | $12,565 | $59,508 | $8,200 | $51,308 |
| 2019 | $12,384 | $65,066 | $8,200 | $56,866 |
| 2018 | $12,174 | $65,066 | $8,200 | $56,866 |
| 2017 | $9,424 | $47,155 | $7,206 | $39,949 |
| 2016 | $8,944 | $47,155 | $7,206 | $39,949 |
| 2015 | $8,160 | $47,155 | $7,206 | $39,949 |
| 2014 | $7,818 | $44,703 | $5,901 | $38,802 |
| 2013 | $7,652 | $44,703 | $5,901 | $38,802 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joshua Wiedow
Seller's Agent in 2025
Joshua Wiedow
Baird Warner
(630) 669-3051
6 in this area
72 Total Sales
-
Jen Romolo
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jen Romolo
@ Properties
(847) 826-1253
8 in this area
189 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12390231
APN: 14-28-104-111-1002
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