NOT LISTED FOR SALE

718 W Bittersweet Place Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60613

Buena Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $492,000 - $525,285

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$312/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 01, 2024

Last sale price $500,000

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,649/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of May 2024

Sunny, stylish & spacious 3 Bed, 2 Bath Top Floor Condo with Roof Rights in Buena Park! Step in and say wow to this south facing condo - a distinguished building with modern updates just 1 block to the Lakefront path! The living room, with additional sunroom, is bathed in light and features a wall of windows plus built-in book cases that frame & surround the gas fireplace. The open kitchen (with stainless steel appliances and new quartz counters) has an island/breakfast bar that connects to your dining room, and steps out to your private balcony. This outdoor space is the best in the building, and features views out across the neighboring park. Back inside, you'll find 3 bedrooms - including king-sized primary suite with dual closets and private bath. The second bedroom easily fits queen sized bed plus desk, and 3rd bedroom is great for office or bedroom. Plus, this unit has roof rights - the ability to build your custom roof deck for a sublime outdoor entertaining experience! Exposed brick, hardwood floors throughout, central air/heat plus in-unit laundry complete this home. A+ location close to Lake Shore Drive & lakefront paths, beach/dog beach at Montrose, Wrigley Field, coffee shops (Dollop is a favorite!), gyms, plus dining/nightlife of Uptown & Lakeview. Easy access to CTA Express Bus and convenient to Red Line too. Permit/rental street parking. Taxes do not currently reflect homeowners exemption. All in an intimate, 12 unit, pet-friendly building. Come home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Curcio

Baird & Warner License #475142147 Listed on: 03/21/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Lalez

Compass License #475124644

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.25

HOA Fees

  • $312 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Leased Parking

Schools

  • Brenneman Elementary School
  • Senn Achievement Academy High Sc

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Buena Park Subdivision
  • Property managed by Prairie Shores Management Co

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,280

Year Built

Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Buena Park
  • Year Built: 1913
  • 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): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Drapes/Blinds
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Deck, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: No
  • Parking Ownership: Fee/Leased

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 312
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Park
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Prairie Shores Management Co
  • Management Contact Name: n/a
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brenneman Elementary School
  • High School: Senn Achievement Academy High Sc
  • Middle/Junior School: Brenneman Elementary School

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8279.91
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2024
Closed on
Apr 22, 2024
Sold by
Olavarria Daniel and Mokhiber George Michael
Bought by
Underwood Alex and Frankforter Kaitlin
Seller's Agent
Scott Curcio
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Ben Lalez
Compass
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$510,821

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,821
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Outstanding Balance
$328,318
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$182,503

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2022
Closed on
Aug 2, 2022
Sold by
Dewitt Brandon and Dewitt Elizabeth
Bought by
Olavarria Daniel and Mokhiber George Michael
Seller's Agent
Jen Barney
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Dulce Ramos
Chicago Sweet Homes Realty Inc
List Price
$487,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-4.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$441,750
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2017
Sold by
Tibble Joseph and Alcock Caroline
Bought by
Dewitt Brandon and Dewitt Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2014
Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Simon Mark
Bought by
Tibble Joseph and Alcock Caroline
Seller's Agent
Mark Zipperer
RE/MAX Premier
Buyer's Agent
Rick Goodman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$384,850
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,850
-5.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.86%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
710 W Bittersweet Lp
Bought by
Simon Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$319,200
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Underwood Alex $500,000 None Listed On Document
Olavarria Daniel $465,000 Baird & Warner Title
Dewitt Brandon $410,000 First American Title
Tibble Joseph $365,000 None Available
Simon Mark $399,000 Synergy Title Services Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Underwood Alex $335,000
Previous Owner Olavarria Daniel $441,750
Previous Owner Dewitt Brandon $360,000
Previous Owner Tibble Joseph $292,000
Previous Owner Simon Mark $319,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Sold $500,000 0.0% --
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $499,900 +7.5% --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $465,000 -4.5% $310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2022 07/03/22 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2022 06/23/22 For Sale $487,000 +33.4% $325 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Sold $365,000 -5.2% $243 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/12/2014 02/12/14 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2014 01/02/14 For Sale $384,850 -- $257 / 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 $7,794 $46,338 $8,390 $37,948
2024 $7,794 $46,338 $8,390 $37,948
2023 $8,280 $40,258 $7,500 $32,758
2022 $8,280 $40,258 $7,500 $32,758
2021 $8,095 $40,256 $7,499 $32,757
2020 $8,249 $37,029 $4,687 $32,342
2019 $8,199 $40,810 $4,687 $36,123
2018 $8,061 $40,810 $4,687 $36,123
2017 $7,232 $33,593 $4,124 $29,469
2016 $6,728 $33,593 $4,124 $29,469
2015 $6,156 $33,593 $4,124 $29,469
2014 $4,844 $28,676 $3,187 $25,489
2013 $4,737 $28,676 $3,187 $25,489
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11974607

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-16-304-050-1012

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