$270,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$584/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Elevator
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Highly desired north facing 2BR/1.5BA duplex condo w/ garage parking! Duplex up (largest layout in building) with bedrooms on second floor feels like a single family home. Upgraded kitchen w/ Brazilian granite counters, newer s/s appliances, large pantry, oak floors, custom lighting and blinds, organized closets. Separate dining area opens to a juliette balcony. Building features a laundry room, updated exercise room and bike storage. Cable/internet and many other bonuses included in monthly assessment. Fantastic location in Historic Buena Park. Very close to lakefront, golf course, jogging path, Dollop Coffee, Wrigley, Red Line, LSD express buses, Jewel, Target, Whole Foods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Hague

1st Cornerstone Realty Inc. License #471012867 Listed on: 11/13/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Wright

ELLSBURY GROUP LLC License #471022626

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,026

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $584 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Disney Ii Elementary Magnet Scho
  • Senn High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, security, tv/cable, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal, internet
  • 90 Units
  • Building Group Association, Phone Number (312) 466-8100
  • Property managed by The Building Group
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 8-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Package Room

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 40 lbs
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,026

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$584 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 8

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 8
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 584
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: The Building Group
  • Management Contact Name: Building Group
  • Management Phone: 312-466-8100
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Security, TV/Cable, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet

Schools

  • Elementary School: Disney Ii Elementary Magnet Scho
  • High School: Senn High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 40

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4026
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 90

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2024
Closed on
Feb 3, 2025
Sold by
Buxton Matthew C
Bought by
Vertz Andrea L
Seller's Agent
Todd Hague
1st Cornerstone Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Wright
ELLSBURY GROUP LLC
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.97%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$286,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,230
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$228,557
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,347

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2017
Sold by
Decoursey Rebecca and Doenges Rebecca D
Bought by
Buxton Matthew C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2006
Sold by
Culhane Molly
Bought by
Doenges Rebecca D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2004
Sold by
Sweis Davie H and Sweis Luna
Bought by
Culhane Molly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,400
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2001
Sold by
Sears Susan K
Bought by
Luna Sweis Davie H and Luna Swais

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,400
Interest Rate
7.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1998
Sold by
Parkway Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Sears Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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 $270,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $210,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $263,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $253,000 World Title Guaranty Inc
Warranty Deed $226,000 --
Trustee Deed $158,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $202,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $203,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $149,000 No Value Available
Closed $50,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $270,000 -10.0% $245 / Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $299,900 -- $273 / 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 $4,153 $24,864 $2,785 $22,079
2023 $4,027 $23,000 $2,490 $20,510
2022 $4,027 $23,000 $2,490 $20,510
2021 $3,955 $22,999 $2,489 $20,510
2020 $3,639 $19,436 $1,556 $17,880
2019 $3,615 $21,421 $1,556 $19,865
2018 $3,553 $21,421 $1,556 $19,865
2017 $2,868 $16,697 $1,369 $15,328
2016 $2,844 $16,697 $1,369 $15,328
2015 $2,579 $16,697 $1,369 $15,328
2014 $3,131 $19,446 $1,058 $18,388
2013 $3,058 $19,446 $1,058 $18,388
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12209624

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-304-045-1088