$599,900

703 W Buena Ave Unit A Chicago, IL 60613

Buena Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,411/month

Total Views 1,056
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,815 Sq Ft
$331 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Historic or Period Millwork

About This Home

On a picturesque tree-lined block in Chicago's Buena Park, this sprawling 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom (plus sunroom!) residence is a rare 1920s gem and an extraordinary blend of history, elegance, and modern comfort. You'll open the front door and immediately feel the scale of this home. The foyer greets you with tall ceilings and gleaming oak hardwood floors. As you head into the oversized living room, you will notice custom built-ins, a cozy fireplace, Gilded Age style crown molding, and large windows overlooking Buena Avenue. A French door leads you into the sunroom. This is the ideal place for working, reading, or crafting. Enormous original windows bring in so much natural light, and shelving makes the perfect place for storage of all kinds. Back into the living room and down the hallway, you'll make your way to the kitchen and dining space. Don't forget to look up as you go. The ceiling was hand-painted by the current owner in the trompe l'oeil style. This is a design detail that is truly special and one-of-a-kind. In the kitchen and dining area, southern light pours in through a wall of windows. The kitchen is updated for today with crisp white cabinetry, marble backsplash, and striking countertops. There is a convenient pantry for additional storage, and it includes a hookup for installing a washer and dryer (there is also free laundry in the basement). The open-concept layout makes entertaining a breeze: in the extra-large dining room, you'll have room for a buffet, 6-10 person table, and then some. Before you tour the bedrooms, be sure to take the back stairs down to the sprawling shared back patio and garden. This is a quiet place to enjoy a meal, read a book, or soak up some sun. This home offers three bedrooms, all with deep closets. Two of the bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom, each decked out in floor-to-ceiling subway tile and Duravit fixtures. The third bedroom boasts beautiful built-in bookcases, and a surprisingly large walk-in closet. 703 West Buena is an all-brick walk-up (dating back to the 1920s) in the most desirable pocket of Buena Park. The timeless building has a commanding entryway, convenient for mail and deliveries, and a traditional staircase with spindles that takes you up to the homes. From this address, you're steps away from the enchanting Peace Garden that guides to quick access of the lake (the underpass is just down the street), Montrose Harbor, a swift 8 minute drive on LSD to downtown Michigan Avenue, and many CTA stops. For groceries, take a short walk to Whole Foods, Target, Jewel, Aldi, and the neighborhood farmers market. You couldn't be closer to restaurants and bars (try The Green Mill for live jazz), and coffee shops (Dollop is around the corner), gyms, parks, Brennemann School, Disney Magnet School, and so much more. Welcome home.

Listing Agent

Melanie Everett

Compass License #471020093 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,385

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

HOA Fees

  • $600 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,815 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Water Purifier is Owned

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 10 Units

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,385

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$600 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 1815
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Office, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 599900
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Amenities: Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: SELF
  • Management Contact Name: SELF
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7385
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 10

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $7,385 $45,210 $7,330 $37,880
2023 $7,199 $35,000 $6,552 $28,448
2022 $7,199 $35,000 $6,552 $28,448
2021 $7,038 $35,000 $6,552 $28,448
2020 $8,455 $37,955 $4,095 $33,860
2019 $8,404 $41,831 $4,095 $37,736
2018 $8,263 $41,831 $4,095 $37,736
2017 $7,172 $33,317 $3,603 $29,714
2016 $6,673 $33,317 $3,603 $29,714
2015 $5,281 $33,317 $3,603 $29,714
2014 $4,198 $27,028 $2,784 $24,244
2013 $4,096 $27,028 $2,784 $24,244
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $599,900 +25.0% $331 / Sq Ft
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Sold $480,000 -3.8% --
03/13/2022 03/13/22 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2022 03/02/22 For Sale $499,000 +26.3% --
08/01/2016 08/01/16 Sold $395,000 0.0% $219 / Sq Ft
05/15/2016 05/15/16 Off Market $395,000 -- --
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2016 05/02/16 For Sale $399,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $395,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $324,357 New Conventional
Closed $375,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12459478

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-303-039-1010