$316,000
SOLD OCT 28, 2015

644 W Melrose St Unit 3E Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,400 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2023

Bright and spacious 2 bedroom/one bathroom plus den in Nettelhorst school district! Oak floors. Top floor of 3 story condo building with 6 units. A few short blocks to the lake and the El. Extremely sunny! Private deck overlooking huge shared garden. Brand new kitchen with brazilian white quartzite countertops, marble backsplash and LG stainless appliances.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Rakowski

Owners.com Listed on: 07/29/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosaria Becker

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475157984

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,500

Year Built

  • 1920

HOA Fees

  • $300 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Wood Flooring

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,500

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1920
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X19, On Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1400

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Radiant

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Special Assessments: U
  • Assessment Association Fees: 300
  • Management Contact Name: Melrose Condo Association
  • Management Phone: 347-645-9653X11111

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Melrose Condo Association

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14213110601006

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 6
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4656.35

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2015
Closed on
Oct 2, 2015
Sold by
Murillo Gilbert J and Lendzion Jenee N
Bought by
Mclaughlin Linda and Mclaughlin Brian
Seller's Agent
Paul Rakowski
Owners.com
Buyer's Agent
Rosaria Becker
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$316,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-3.95%
Current Estimated Value
$462,363

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,363
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.73%
Original Mortgage
$252,800
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2011
Sold by
Denault Daniel L
Bought by
Murillo Gilbert J and Lendzion Jenee N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,500
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2000
Sold by
Seaman Laura A and Knutson Laura A
Bought by
Denault Daniel L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1995
Sold by
Skoulas Caren Frances
Bought by
Knutson Laura A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
8%
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 $316,000 Greater Metropolitan Title L
Warranty Deed $275,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $263,000 --
Warranty Deed $155,000 Rei Title Guaranty
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $252,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $191,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $213,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $74,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $210,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $201,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $124,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $410,000 0.0% --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2023 05/15/23 For Sale $410,000 +29.7% --
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Sold $316,000 -4.0% $226 / Sq Ft
08/10/2015 08/10/15 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2015 07/29/15 For Sale $329,000 -- $235 / 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 $6,500 $41,114 $17,979 $23,135
2023 $6,315 $34,123 $14,499 $19,624
2022 $6,315 $34,123 $14,499 $19,624
2021 $6,192 $34,122 $14,499 $19,623
2020 $5,008 $25,584 $6,379 $19,205
2019 $4,931 $27,973 $6,379 $21,594
2018 $4,847 $27,973 $6,379 $21,594
2017 $5,571 $29,253 $5,606 $23,647
2016 $5,359 $29,253 $5,606 $23,647
2015 $4,880 $29,253 $5,606 $23,647
2014 $4,750 $25,602 $4,591 $21,011
2013 $4,656 $25,602 $4,591 $21,011
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08996204

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-311-060-1006