$270,000
SOLD OCT 31, 2024

816 Michigan Ave Unit 8161W Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

4% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Thomas E. Snyder Park & Tot Lot

About This Home

As of October 2024

Nestled on a charming, tree-lined street, this vintage two-bedroom condo offers a blend of classic charm and modern updates, only 2 blocks to Lake Michigan! The spacious living room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The newly remodeled kitchen, complete with a pantry, and the freshly updated bathroom ensure a move-in-ready experience. Large separate dining room with big windows. The condo features hardwood floors throughout and has been freshly painted. While the building offers convenient basement laundry, there's the potential to add an in-unit washer/dryer with board approval. Additional perks include basement storage, a bike room, and a pet- and investor-friendly environment. Enjoy easy street parking and an unbeatable walk-to-everything location, just steps from the lake, Lincoln School, Main Street shops, public transportation, and more. Move right in and start enjoying your new home! *This is not a ground level condo despite the unit number.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lala Mahoney

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #471018551 Listed on: 08/23/2024

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Gauper

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475202924

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,546

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2023

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 12 Units
  • Elizabeth, Team Tango Association, Phone Number (773) 913-2569
  • Property managed by Connected
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,546

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 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: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 275000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 450
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Connected
  • Management Contact Name: Elizabeth, team tango
  • Management Phone: 773-913-2569
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4546
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Mcgee Carrie
Bought by
Macaitis Andrew J
Seller's Agent
Lala Mahoney
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Gauper
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.57%
Views
102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$181,000
Outstanding Balance
$180,268
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$100,114

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2023
Closed on
Aug 7, 2023
Sold by
Rogers Quest
Bought by
Mcgee Carrie
Seller's Agent
Julie Barbour
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lala Mahoney
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4.26%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.22%
Original Mortgage
$240,562
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2022
Sold by
Rogers Maki
Bought by
Rogers Quest

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2014
Closed on
Jul 28, 2014
Sold by
Holmes Clifton L and Zhu Xiaocui
Bought by
Rogers Quest and Rogers Maki
Seller's Agent
Lynn Briskin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ann Zartman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%
Original Mortgage
$154,800
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2009
Sold by
Resnick Justin D
Bought by
Holmes Clifton L and Zhu Xiaocui

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Cosmopolitan Bank & Trust
Bought by
Resnick Justin D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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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 $245,000 Burnet Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $172,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $185,000 Success Title Services Inc
Deed $215,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $181,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $240,562 FHA
Previous Owner $154,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $148,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $171,100 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $172,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Rent $2,375 0.0% --
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Sold $270,000 0.0% --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Rented $2,200 0.0% --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Price Changed $275,000 0.0% --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Rent $2,200 0.0% --
08/29/2024 08/29/24 For Sale $280,000 0.0% --
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2024 08/23/24 For Sale $280,000 +14.3% --
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Sold $245,000 +4.3% --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2023 06/22/23 For Sale $235,000 +36.6% --
07/28/2014 07/28/14 Sold $172,000 -1.7% --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2014 06/03/14 For Sale $175,000 -- --
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 $4,764 $22,992 $2,168 $20,824
2023 $4,546 $22,992 $2,168 $20,824
2022 $4,546 $22,992 $2,168 $20,824
2021 $2,845 $14,050 $1,156 $12,894
2020 $2,867 $14,050 $1,156 $12,894
2019 $2,766 $15,236 $1,156 $14,080
2018 $3,617 $16,637 $975 $15,662
2017 $3,538 $16,637 $975 $15,662
2016 $3,578 $16,637 $975 $15,662
2015 $4,866 $18,148 $813 $17,335
2014 $4,138 $18,148 $813 $17,335
2013 $4,027 $18,148 $813 $17,335
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12144779

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-404-037-1010