$734,000
SOLD MAY 20, 2020

637 W Melrose St Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$150/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$432 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Steam Shower
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Spacious, like-new construction condo in fabulous East Lakeview location! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features impeccable construction with beautiful trim work, gas fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. Perfect for entertaining, the open living and dining space leads to your private deck looking over the tree-lined street. Contemporary chef's kitchen with Subzero refrigerator, Wolf range, quartz countertops and eat-in breakfast island. The master suite has been thoughtfully designed with custom-built walk-in closet, built-in storage and spa-like bathroom with heated floors and steam shower. Incredible storage throughout the unit plus assigned storage closet in the building. Garage parking spot and additional parking pad for 2nd car included. Just steps to dining, shopping, bars, and Belmont Harbor! 3D virtual tour available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kate Waddell

Compass Listed on: 04/01/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Zipperer

RE/MAX PREMIER License #471005541

RE/MAX PREMIER

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,715

Year Built

  • 2015

HOA Fees

  • $150 per month

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Deck
  • Southern Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • $11,000 Seller Concession

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,715

Year Built

2015

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Age: 1-5 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 2015
  • Type Attached: Condo, Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2015

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 18X06, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 150
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Self Managed

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14213130731002

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 3
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12404.47

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2023
Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Kohler-Skinner Missia and Kohler-Skinner Andrew
Bought by
Star Luminoos Llc
Seller's Agent
Jill Silverstein
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Rubenstein
Baird & Warner
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2020
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Muresan Michael and Muresan Martina
Bought by
Kohler Skinner Missia and Skinner Andrew
Seller's Agent
Kate Waddell
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mark Zipperer
RE/MAX PREMIER
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$734,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.78%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2015
Closed on
Jun 18, 2015
Sold by
Magnum Homes Llc
Bought by
Muresan Michael and Muresan Martina
Seller's Agent
Tim Sheahan
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kate Waddell
Compass
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.53%
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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
Warranty Deed $750,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $734,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $715,000 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $728,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,700 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $95,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $572,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $71,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $900,000 0.0% $529 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 For Rent $5,995 0.0% --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $899,000 +19.9% $529 / Sq Ft
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Sold $750,000 0.0% $441 / Sq Ft
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2023 01/31/23 For Sale $750,000 +2.2% $441 / Sq Ft
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Sold $734,000 -0.1% $432 / Sq Ft
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2020 04/01/20 For Sale $735,000 +2.8% $432 / Sq Ft
06/18/2015 06/18/15 Sold $715,000 -0.6% $421 / Sq Ft
05/07/2015 05/07/15 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2015 04/21/15 For Sale $719,000 -- $423 / 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 $8,715 $57,859 $15,850 $42,009
2023 $9,514 $41,306 $12,782 $28,524
2022 $9,514 $46,256 $12,782 $33,474
2021 $9,853 $48,999 $12,782 $36,217
2020 $12,803 $60,575 $5,624 $54,951
2019 $12,618 $66,232 $5,624 $60,608
2018 $12,404 $66,232 $5,624 $60,608
2017 $14,387 $70,206 $4,942 $65,264
2016 $14,061 $70,206 $4,942 $65,264
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10681228

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-313-073-1002