NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Metropolis 8 W Monroe St Unit 1504 Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $287,000 - $370,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
0.27 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 4, 2023

Last sale price $323,000 $248 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,534 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • 1-minute walk to Monroe Station (Red Line)
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fitness Center
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Business Center

About This Home

As of May 2023

Stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom southeast corner condo in the heart of Chicago's Loop. This smart floorplan features 2 fully enclosed bedrooms with exterior windows, generous entryway, ample storage space, and open concept living and dining space with breathtaking views across the downtown skyline and down Monroe street to the lake! Additional property features include updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite countertops; hardwood floors throughout main living area; soaring 10ft ceilings; custom window treatments throughout; in-unit laundry; ensuite primary bathroom with dual sink vanity. Located in full-service elevator building with 24-hour doorstaff, fitness center, common roof deck, party room, business center, and onsite management. Unbeatable downtown location steps from theaters, dining, retail, museums, Millennium Park, Chicago's Cultural Mile, & everything the city of Chicago has to offer! Easy access to all forms of public transit (metra/CTA/etc)! Additional storage locker & Attached Valet garage parking INCLUDED in price!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Benjamin Lissner

Baird & Warner License #475171160 Listed on: 03/28/2023

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Michael Hoover

Baird & Warner License #475170782

Last Buyer's Agent

Marti LaHood

Keller Williams Preferred Rlty License #475180679

Keller Williams Preferred Rlty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,495

Year Built

  • Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $1,031 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, air conditioning, water, gas, parking, insurance, doorman, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 169 Units
  • Kim Wenkus Association, Phone Number (773) 472-0200
  • High-Rise Community
  • Metropolis Condominiums Subdivision
  • Property managed by The Building Group
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 18-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sundeck
  • Business Center
  • Party Room
  • Elevator
  • Package Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 30 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,495

Year Built

Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2006

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

HOA Fees

$1,031 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,High Rise (7+ Stories)
  • Subdivision Name: Metropolis Condominiums
  • 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: 15
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 18
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 18
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 1031
  • Association Amenities: Door Person, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Party Room, Sundeck, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Business Center
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: The Building Group
  • Management Contact Name: Kim Wenkus
  • Management Phone: 773-472-0200
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Air Conditioning, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Doorman, Exercise Facilities, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7494.56
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 169

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$345,482

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2023
Closed on
May 2, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Benjamin Lissner
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Marti LaHood
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$323,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.62%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$338,040
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$323,000 Chicago Title
-- Attorney
$376,000 Stewart Title Of Illinois
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $338,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2023 05/04/23 Sold $323,000 -0.6% $248 / Sq Ft
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2023 03/28/23 For Sale $325,000 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $7,641 $32,268 $1,679 $30,589
2024 $7,641 $32,268 $1,679 $30,589
2023 $7,418 $34,613 $1,353 $33,260
2022 $7,418 $34,613 $1,353 $33,260
2021 $7,244 $34,611 $1,352 $33,259
2020 $7,293 $31,553 $1,226 $30,327
2019 $7,190 $34,365 $1,226 $33,139
2018 $7,066 $34,365 $1,226 $33,139
2017 $5,869 $26,151 $1,014 $25,137
2016 $5,488 $26,151 $1,014 $25,137
2015 $5,034 $26,151 $1,014 $25,137
2014 $4,453 $22,665 $2,695 $19,970
2013 $4,367 $22,665 $2,695 $19,970
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Benjamin Lissner

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Benjamin Lissner

    Baird & Warner

    (312) 401-9176

    21 in this area

    349 Total Sales

    Benjamin Lissner
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  • Michael Hoover

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Michael Hoover

    Baird & Warner

    (336) 624-7112

    4 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Michael Hoover
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  • Marti LaHood

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Marti LaHood

    Keller Williams Preferred Rlty

    (708) 516-9496

    1 in this area

    138 Total Sales

    Marti LaHood
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About Metropolis

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11746425

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-16-206-033-1102

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60603 The Loop

8 W Monroe St Unit 1504, Chicago, IL

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