$722,500
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

821 W Wrightwood Ave Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60614

Sheffield & DePaul Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,252 Sq Ft
$96/ mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$577 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Penthouse
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alcott Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 1-minute walk to Park West Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to this beautiful, move-in-ready Lincoln Park PENTHOUSE condo located on coveted Wrightwood Avenue! This sun-drenched 2bed, 2bath home features an open living space with vaulted ceilings, a skylight, and a cozy fireplace - plus an interior staircase that leads to your private full rooftop deck with sweeping skyline views. The spacious living area easily accommodates a dining table, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The open kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, eat-in peninsula and offers an abundance of counter space and storage for the chef in you. The primary suite is a true retreat - currently featuring a king bed - and still has space for a dresser and nightstands. A builtout closet and an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks and a window for natural light complete this serene space. The second bedroom can flex as a guest room or a home office and has direct access to a large, sunny deck ideal for plants, grilling or relaxation. An additional guest bathroom offers a spalike steam shower. Other highlights include inunit laundry with a fullsize washer and dryer, two private outdoor spaces and one common garage roof deck, garage parking, and an additional storage closet. The selfmanaged, wellmaintained building has quarterly assessments and was resealed in July 2020. Perfectly located within half a mile of the Diversey and Fullerton train stations, this home is steps from parks, the lake and Lincoln Park Zoo, and surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, and grocery stores. Move right in and enjoy the best of Lincoln Park living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marlene Rubenstein

Baird & Warner License #471011890 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Dena Fox

Baird & Warner License #475147368

Last Buyer's Agent

Eugene Fu

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133483

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,916

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

HOA Fees

  • $96 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,252 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Schools

  • Alcott Elementary School
  • Lincoln Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 3 Units
  • Alan Schuchner Association, Phone Number (312) 868-5973
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by Self-Managed

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,916

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$96 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Penthouse
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Penthouse
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Age: 21-25 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1252
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Steam Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Per VHT Floor Plans: Second Floor Entry 40 Sq.Feet, Third Floor 1048 Sq.Feet, Top Floor (Inside) 96 Sq.Feet, Rooftop Deck 689 Sq.Feet, Balcony 23 Sq.Feet, Balcony 182 Sq.Feet, Fireplace 10 Sq.Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1252
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 289
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-Managed
  • Management Contact Name: Alan Schuchner
  • Management Phone: 312-868-5973

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alcott Elementary School
  • High School: Lincoln Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Alcott Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9916.32
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Newman Jacob Michael and Jahn Elizabeth Jean
Bought by
Myles Luke and Whitney Justin
Seller's Agent
Marlene Rubenstein
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Eugene Fu
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$722,500
Premium/Discount to List
$72,500
11.15%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$730,188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$578,000
Outstanding Balance
$574,666
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,522

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Mccormick Aaron William and Strunk Elaine Amanda
Bought by
Newman Jacob Michael and Jahn Elizabeth Jean
Seller's Agent
Sara Linton
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Marlene Rubenstein
Baird & Warner
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$416,250
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2018
Closed on
Sep 6, 2018
Sold by
Gorge Matthew S
Bought by
Mccormick Aaron William and Strunk Elaine Amanda
Seller's Agent
Ben Bodelson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sara Linton
Baird & Warner
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.24%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2006
Sold by
Meldrum Taylor Simeon and Meldrum Taylor Emilia K
Bought by
Gorge Matthew S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Rsd Construction Co Llc
Bought by
Meldrum Taylor Simeon and Meldrum Taylor Emilia K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
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 $722,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $555,000 Chicago Title Of Texas
Warranty Deed $530,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $550,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $447,500 Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $578,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $358,000 No Value Available
Closed $67,125 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $722,500 +11.2% $577 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $650,000 +17.1% $519 / Sq Ft
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $555,000 -1.8% -- View Prior Sale
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Sale $565,000 +6.6% --
09/07/2018 09/07/18 Sold $530,000 -3.6% -- View Prior Sale
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2018 07/19/18 For Sale $550,000 -- --
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 $9,916 $64,007 $19,181 $44,826
2024 $9,916 $64,007 $19,181 $44,826
2023 $9,667 $47,000 $15,469 $31,531
2022 $9,667 $47,000 $15,469 $31,531
2021 $9,451 $46,999 $15,468 $31,531
2020 $11,073 $52,808 $7,425 $45,383
2019 $10,826 $57,315 $7,425 $49,890
2018 $10,643 $57,315 $7,425 $49,890
2017 $9,562 $47,792 $6,600 $41,192
2016 $9,072 $47,792 $6,600 $41,192
2015 $8,277 $47,792 $6,600 $41,192
2014 $7,287 $41,846 $5,594 $36,252
2013 $7,132 $41,846 $5,594 $36,252
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12401021

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-29-416-094-1003

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