NOT LISTED FOR SALE

643 W Melrose St Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $886,000 - $937,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 12, 2021

Last sale price $792,000 $330 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,593/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of February 2021

Striking magazine caliber East Lakeview penthouse in a circa 1900 Greystone in highly desirable NETTELHORST school district! With over 2400 sqft of living space, this EXTRA-WIDE and meticulously designed vintage renovation boasts an ideal and expansive layout that will wow you upon entry with a wall of windows and skylight drenching this home with natural light. Oversized living room can be split into living and family room or play zone, features a wood burning fireplace with gas starter, refinished hardwood floors, stunning formal dining room with triple tray ceilings and designer chandelier. Gourmet kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and designer tile backsplash, all wrapped around a skylight so you are drenched in sunlight in every inch of this home! Large breakfast room off of the kitchen opens directly to a private deck overlooking a 60 ft tree. Huge primary suite features a tray ceiling and charming bay window with treetop views making the area perfect for a reading nook or home office. Primary bath boasts a skylight illuminating the oversized jacuzzi, glass shower, and floating dual vanity. Spacious second and third bedrooms, second bath, and huge laundry room with tons of storage complete this exceptional home. TWO parking spots, one garage and one exterior. Roof rights to this unit. Located on one of the most charming blocks in Lakeview, steps from restaurants, gyms, and shops such as Maison Marcel, Lakeview Athletic Club, Intelligentsia, Starbucks, Mortar & Pestle, Target, Jewel Osco, Marianos, gyms, lakefront, Belmont brown, purple, and red line. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind, spacious, and custom home with charming vintage details in A++ East Lakeview location, look no further! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hayley Westhoff

Compass License #475160313 Listed on: 12/10/2020

Compass

Co-Listed By

Anna Theofanous

Compass License #475173117

Last Buyer's Agent

James D'Astice

Compass License #475152334

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,578

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,881

HOA Fees

  • $450 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bar Fridge
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,578

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 1900
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo, Vintage
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X35, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Balcony, Breakfast Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Balcony, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 18X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2400
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Stone
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • 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
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care
  • Assessment Association Fees: 450
  • Management Contact Name: Self Managed
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Self Managed

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School
  • Junior High Dist: 299
  • Other Public School District: 000

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14213130621004

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 4
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14324.38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2020
Closed on
Feb 9, 2021
Sold by
Williams Christopher and Williams Jennifer
Bought by
Sefcovic Paul Christopher and Sefcovic Sarah Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Hayley Westhoff
Compass
Buyer's Agent
James D'Astice
Compass
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$792,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1%
Current Estimated Value
$913,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$121,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Original Mortgage
$204,150
Outstanding Balance
$184,662
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$756,167

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2015
Closed on
Jul 9, 2015
Sold by
Horwitz Sandra
Bought by
Williams Christopher and Williams Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Nancy Tassone
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debra Kaden
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.18%
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1994
Sold by
Guastaferro Sandra
Bought by
Horwitz Sandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1994
Sold by
Guastaferro Joseph Vincent
Bought by
Guastaferro Sandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1993
Sold by
Abrams Bruce C and Abrams Nancy C
Bought by
Guastaferro Joseph V and Guastaferro Sandra H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sefcovic Paul Christopher $792,000 First American Title
Williams Christopher $800,000 Ct
Horwitz Sandra -- --
Guastaferro Sandra -- --
Guastaferro Joseph V $233,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sefcovic Paul Christopher $548,250
Previous Owner Williams Christopher $640,000
Previous Owner Guastaferro Joseph V $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2021 02/12/21 Sold $792,000 -1.0% $330 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2020 12/10/20 For Sale $800,000 0.0% $333 / Sq Ft
07/14/2015 07/14/15 Sold $800,000 +0.1% $333 / Sq Ft
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2015 06/04/15 For Sale $799,000 -- $333 / 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 $15,578 $80,653 $32,850 $47,803
2023 $15,164 $77,147 $26,492 $50,655
2022 $15,164 $77,147 $26,492 $50,655
2021 $14,844 $77,146 $26,491 $50,655
2020 $14,534 $68,345 $11,656 $56,689
2019 $14,324 $74,726 $11,656 $63,070
2018 $14,082 $74,726 $11,656 $63,070
2017 $11,588 $53,832 $10,243 $43,589
2016 $10,782 $53,832 $10,243 $43,589
2015 $9,865 $53,832 $10,243 $43,589
2014 $9,491 $55,558 $8,388 $47,170
2013 $9,285 $55,558 $8,388 $47,170
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10950962

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-313-062-1004