$575,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2024

649 W Buena Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60613

Buena Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$488/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$319 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Open Floorplan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of May 2024

Multiple offers received. Highest and best due 10am Monday 5/6. If your dream home is a perfect mix of beautiful vintage details and modern conveniences, look no further than the penthouse unit at 649 W. Buena Avenue. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath condo exudes elegance, craftsmanship and charm, featuring original mill-work, cove molding, brass hardware, stunning sliding wood and glass pocket doors that separate the living and dining room, and window sashes that open to let in the Lake breeze. Professionally managed and truly special, the property boasts 9.4' ceilings, over 1800 square feet of living space with a unique floor plan and flow, grand formal dining room, a wood burning fireplace, and hardwood flooring throughout. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with stainless steel appliances, including a Viking range (2018), newer dishwasher (2022), wine fridge, island, bar seating and modern lighting. Primary bedroom will easily accommodate a king size bed, and features a custom closet and en-suite bath that was completely remodeled in 2021 and features newly installed heated flooring. The second bedroom is also generous and includes a 5x5 custom built-out closet. Third bedroom is a perfect office or nursery. New owners will appreciate new windows (December 2020), in-unit laundry (new in 2021), freshly painted walls, one assigned exterior parking space included in the price, a back patio, and extra basement storage. Incredible location and neighborhood amenities including the underpass to the bike path across the street, Marine Drive bus at the corner, park, lake, golf course, restaurants and coffee shops right outside your front door. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennefer Folsom

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475182691 Listed on: 04/30/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Geoff Brown

Baird & Warner License #475138905

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,609

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

HOA Fees

  • $488 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Basement Cellar
  • Intercom

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Brenneman Elementary School
  • Senn High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Yvette Garro Association, Phone Number (773) 878-3300
  • Property managed by Prairie Shores Property Management

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Building Patio
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,609

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$488 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1910
  • 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): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1800
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Cellar
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 540000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 488
  • Association Amenities: Intercom, Patio
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Prairie Shores Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Yvette Garro
  • Management Phone: 773-878-3300X107
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brenneman Elementary School
  • High School: Senn High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7609
  • Tax Year: 2022

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
Baird & Warner
List Price
$540,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
6.48%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$554,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,412
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.20%

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
7.46%
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: 12043353

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-303-038-1006