$440,000
SOLD MAY 17, 2019

649 W Buena Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60613

Buena Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$452/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2024

Prepared to be WOWED by this thoughtfully redefined floor-plan! Loads of original mill work features: cove molding, 2 panel wood doors with brass and glass hardware, soaring 9.4"ceiling height! At its core this is the perfect flow for entertaining enthusiasts. Over-sized formal dining room with original pocket doors, living room/sitting area overlooks wood-burning fireplace. Elegant kitchen and bar area optimizes the entertainment flow. Master en suite with custom closet and full bath. Generous second bedroom with 5x5 custom closet. Secluded 3rd bedroom great for guest/nanny or child. Deck ready for summer relaxation and grilling. RARE, assigned parking space outside your door. Enjoy Marine drive bus, underpass to bike path, park, lakefront and golf course and area amenities. Buena Park, little village in the heart of the city! Real estate taxes have been successfully appealed for 2018-2020.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Kozak

Coldwell Banker Residential Listed on: 04/05/2019

Co-Listed By

Curtis Hunt

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475125990

Last Buyer's Agent

Danielle Inendino

Redfin Corporation License #475157097

Redfin Corporation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2015

HOA Fees

  • $452 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Waterfront

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Kellie Association, Phone Number (773) 908-5846
  • Buena Park Subdivision
  • Property managed by Good Steward Building Management

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Community Storage Space
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,110

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$452 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: BUENA PARK
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1800

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 435000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 452
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: Good Steward Building Management
  • Management Contact Name: Kellie
  • Management Phone: 773-908-5846
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5110
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2024
Closed on
May 22, 2024
Sold by
Pipoly Geoffrey and Schlicht Erin
Bought by
Dilley Cameron and Mulhern Mary
Seller's Agent
Jennefer Folsom
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Geoff Brown
Compass
List Price
$540,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
6.48%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$561,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2019
Closed on
May 16, 2019
Sold by
Courtney Marie Ofosu Revocable Trust
Bought by
Pipoly Geoffrey and Schlicht Erin
Seller's Agent
Sharon Kozak
Coldwell Banker Residential
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Inendino
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Ofosu Courtney and Hickombottom Shaun
Bought by
Ofosu Courtney and Hickombottom Shaun

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Yakubinis Jeffrey J
Bought by
Hickombottom Shaun and Ofosu Courtney
Seller's Agent
John Mousser
Fulton Grace Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Kozak
Coldwell Banker Residential
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$287,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.86%
Original Mortgage
$357,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2000
Sold by
Lyons Kevin M and Lyons Julia S Kemp
Bought by
Yakubinis Jeffrey J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1998
Sold by
Kemp Julia S
Bought by
Lyons Kevin Michael and Lyons Julia S Kemp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,900
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1996
Sold by
Hersh Mark S and Ferreira Maria Dorosario
Bought by
Kemp Julia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
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 $575,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $440,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $287,000 Ravenswood Title Company Llc
Warranty Deed $277,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $348,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $357,000 Construction
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $222,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $224,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $222,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $222,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $141,900 Balloon
Previous Owner $144,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $575,000 +6.5% $319 / Sq Ft
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2024 04/30/24 For Sale $540,000 +22.7% $300 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Sold $440,000 +1.1% $244 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 For Sale $435,000 +51.6% $242 / Sq Ft
07/30/2015 07/30/15 Sold $287,000 +1.1% $159 / Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2015 04/22/15 Price Changed $284,000 -2.0% $158 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $289,900 -- $161 / 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 $7,806 $46,171 $8,520 $37,651
2023 $7,610 $37,000 $7,110 $29,890
2022 $7,610 $37,000 $7,110 $29,890
2021 $7,440 $36,998 $7,108 $29,890
2020 $6,430 $28,864 $4,759 $24,105
2019 $5,702 $31,812 $4,759 $27,053
2018 $5,605 $31,812 $4,759 $27,053
2017 $5,110 $27,113 $4,188 $22,925
2016 $4,930 $27,113 $4,188 $22,925
2015 $4,488 $27,113 $4,188 $22,925
2014 $4,504 $26,845 $3,235 $23,610
2013 $4,404 $26,845 $3,235 $23,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10333134

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-303-038-1006