$260,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

844 E 40th St Unit A2 Chicago, IL 60653

Oakland Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$267/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Steam Shower
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • End Unit
  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Wonderful condo off historic Drexel Blvd. just blocks to the 39th St. beach/DuSable LSD with open floor plan, patio and a garage space. The spacious main living space features a corner gas log fireplace, breakfast bar, SS appliances, granite counters and newer laminate flooring. The ensuite primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and steam shower. Two more bedrooms provide space for a home office and guests. Central AC and in-unit laundry. Freshly painted. Total privacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Levesque

Compass License #475134883 Listed on: 04/15/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Cory Tanzer

Option Premier LLC License #475167115

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,379

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $267 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Garden Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Schools

  • Robinson Elementary School
  • James Farmer Jr Elementary Middle School
  • Phillips Academy High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 8 Units
  • Association Phone (312) 555-0000
  • Property managed by Self-managed

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,379

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$267 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Garden Unit
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Garden Unit
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Security Cameras, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Screens, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • 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, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 267
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-managed
  • Management Contact Name: TBD
  • Management Phone: 312-555-0000

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Robinson Elementary School
  • High School: Phillips Academy High School
  • Middle/Junior School: James Farmer Jr Elementary

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: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3378.67
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Alva Thomas
Bought by
Pereda Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Marie Levesque
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cory Tanzer
Option Premier LLC
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$280,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.43%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Outstanding Balance
$230,756
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,250

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2021
Sold by
Alva Arthur and Alva Elizabeth
Bought by
Alva Thomas

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2016
Closed on
May 27, 2016
Sold by
Ayanbule Olufunmilayo and Durojaiye Segun
Bought by
Alva Thomas and Alva Arthur
Seller's Agent
Marie Levesque
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ellen Holt
Meliora Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-8.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Ayanbule Olufunmilayo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2013
Sold by
Eggers Christopher and Eggers Christopher Michael
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Eggers Christopher Michael and Eggers Lori Manby
Bought by
Eggers Christopher Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2004
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Eggers Christopher and Eggers Lori
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Warranty Deed $155,000 Chicago Title
Special Warranty Deed $45,000 Fidelity National Title
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $187,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $260,000 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $259,900 +67.7% $217 / Sq Ft
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Sold $155,000 -8.3% $129 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/21/2016 04/21/16 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2016 03/30/16 For Sale $169,000 -- $141 / 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 $151 $596 $64 $532
2024 $151 $596 $64 $532
2023 $147 $714 $64 $650
2022 $147 $714 $64 $650
2021 $202 $999 $64 $935
2020 $95 $425 $31 $394
2019 $94 $468 $31 $437
2018 $92 $468 $31 $437
2017 $83 $384 $25 $359
2016 $77 $384 $25 $359
2015 $70 $384 $25 $359
2014 $80 $433 $22 $411
2013 $79 $433 $22 $411
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12338200

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-02-102-037-1002