NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 W Buena Ave Unit 2 Chicago, IL 60613

Buena Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $477,000 - $577,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 24, 2021

Last sale price $400,000 $229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,754 / mo

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of February 2021

Welcome home! Buena Park is one of Chicago's most iconic lakefront neighborhoods and is home to this beautiful and spacious vintage home featuring many updates and styling you won't easily find at this price point. The building is located just off Lake Shore Drive and is steps from Lake Michigan, Montrose Harbor, the lake path, and a quick commute to downtown via the 136 express, offering every convenience of city living. The generous foyer leads to an elegant living space with a beautiful bay area perfect for relaxing with a book and a home office. The large formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, in the post-covid world of course. The updated kitchen offers generous counter space and newer appliances. Bedrooms 1 & 2 are oversized compared to bedrooms we see in modern homes and offer a lot of flexibility, while bedroom 3 is off of the kitchen (originally maid's quarters) with an on-suite bath that is newly updated. A small outdoor space off of the kitchen is perfect for grilling and morning coffee. A generous storage closet is included. Rental heated garage parking is available around the corner for $270/month. Other parking options available as well. Move fast, priced to sell! Note: 2nd bath window is being replaced so don't be deceived by the photo.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Gossett

Compass License #475146874 Listed on: 12/09/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Topp

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471001656

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1917

Lot Details

  • 0.26

HOA Fees

  • $452 per month

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Location

  • Property is near bus stop
  • City Lot

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1917

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

HOA Fees

$452 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 1917
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1917

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 4X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1750
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), City

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Heated
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Radiators

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 452
  • Management Contact Name: Kellie Velasquez
  • Management Phone: 773-370-5846

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Good Steward Building Management
  • Lease Amount: 270

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14163030381011

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 12
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5703

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2020
Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Sostrin Timothy J and Sostrin Tiffany Sanders
Bought by
Lippoli Michelle E and Burton Alice J
Seller's Agent
Ryan Gossett
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Laura Topp
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Current Estimated Value
$514,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2015
Sold by
Cushing David J and Cushing Michelle
Bought by
Sostrin Timothy J and Sostrin Tiffany Sanders

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$246,400
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2001
Sold by
Friedman Susan and Friedman Benson K
Bought by
Cushing David J and Cushing Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1996
Sold by
Vernon Sally A
Bought by
Davis Susan I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lippoli Michelle E $400,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Sostrin Timothy J $308,500 Stewart Title
Cushing David J $268,000 First American Title
Davis Susan I $103,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lippoli Michelle E $320,000
Previous Owner Sostrin Timothy J $246,400
Previous Owner Cushing David J $214,400
Previous Owner Davis Susan I $120,000
Closed Cushing David J $26,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Sold $400,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
01/11/2021 01/11/21 Pending -- -- --
12/09/2020 12/09/20 For Sale $400,000 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $7,107 $46,177 $8,521 $37,656
2024 $7,107 $46,177 $8,521 $37,656
2023 $6,907 $37,001 $7,111 $29,890
2022 $6,907 $37,001 $7,111 $29,890
2021 $6,770 $36,999 $7,110 $29,889
2020 $5,740 $28,867 $4,759 $24,108
2019 $5,703 $31,815 $4,759 $27,056
2018 $5,606 $31,815 $4,759 $27,056
2017 $5,111 $27,116 $4,188 $22,928
2016 $4,931 $27,116 $4,188 $22,928
2015 $4,488 $27,116 $4,188 $22,928
2014 $4,505 $26,849 $3,236 $23,613
2013 $4,405 $26,849 $3,236 $23,613
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Gossett

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ryan Gossett

    Compass

    (312) 724-8670

    3 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Ryan Gossett
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  • Laura Topp

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Laura Topp

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (773) 419-0076

    2 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Laura Topp
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10950418

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-303-038-1011

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60613 Buena Park

653 W Buena Ave Unit 2, Chicago, IL

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