703 W Buena Ave Unit A Chicago, IL 60613
Buena Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,411/month
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.
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $395,000 | First American Title |
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: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12459478

APN: 14-16-303-039-1010
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