NOT LISTED FOR SALE

845 W Belle Plaine Ave Unit 1E Chicago, IL 60613

Buena Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $223,000 - $236,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$344/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 27, 2024

Last sale price $222,500 $247 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,822/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Porch

About This Home

As of December 2024

Located on a picturesque tree-lined street in the historic Buena Park neighborhood, this charming 1-bedroom condo offers a spacious and bright living space that seamlessly blends classic character with modern conveniences. The open floor plan features gleaming hardwood floors throughout, complemented by large windows that overlook a beautifully landscaped courtyard, flooding the space with natural light. The inviting living area is anchored by a cozy, mantled gas fireplace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The unit also boasts the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer, making laundry a breeze. With a pet-friendly policy and no weight limit, your furry friends are welcome to enjoy this home with you. Additional perks include a private storage room for all your belongings and one deeded, gated parking spot included in the price-an added bonus in this sought-after neighborhood. Located just two blocks from Lake Michigan, you'll have easy access to the beach, walking trails, and stunning lakefront views. The condo is also just steps away from Lake Shore Drive and the CTA Red Line El train, making commuting and travel effortless. Plus, the nearby Buena Park Golf Course and a variety of dining and entertainment options ensure that you're never far from something to enjoy. Schedule a showing today to make it your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Giovanni Leopaldi

Compass License #475137160 Listed on: 11/12/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jillian Hessberger

Compass License #475177193

Last Buyer's Agent

Claudia Galaviz

RE/MAX Mi Casa License #475210924

RE/MAX Mi Casa

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,430

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Additional Parcels

HOA Fees

  • $344 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brenneman Elementary School
  • Senn High School

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, parking, insurance, exercise facilities, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 44 Units
  • General Association, Phone Number (312) 829-8900
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by First Community Management

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Community Storage Space
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,430

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$344 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Courtyard,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Courtyard,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1920
  • 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): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 900
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 900
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 344
  • Association Amenities: Exercise Room, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: First Community Management
  • Management Contact Name: General
  • Management Phone: 312-829-8900
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brenneman Elementary School
  • High School: Senn High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Brenneman Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3430.06
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 44

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2024
Closed on
Dec 26, 2024
Sold by
Sliwka Paul
Bought by
Cadenas Isaias
Seller's Agent
Giovanni Leopaldi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Galaviz
RE/MAX Mi Casa
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$222,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-3.22%
Views
61
Current Estimated Value
$231,708

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$200,250
Outstanding Balance
$198,851
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,857

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
May 21, 2020
Sold by
Gerdes Lucia C
Bought by
Sliwka Paul C
Seller's Agent
Susan Tetrault
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Giovanni Leopaldi
Compass
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$214,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-4.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.85%
Original Mortgage
$263,300
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2007
Sold by
Hagearty James C
Bought by
Gerdes Lucia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,800
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1996
Sold by
Crescent Condominiums Inc
Bought by
Hagearty James C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
8.13%
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
Cadenas Isaias $222,500 None Listed On Document
Sliwka Paul C $214,000 North American Title Company
Gerdes Lucia C $223,500 First American
Hagearty James C $91,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cadenas Isaias $200,250
Previous Owner Sliwka Paul C $263,300
Previous Owner Gerdes Lucia C $178,800
Previous Owner Hagearty James C $73,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Sold $222,500 -3.2% $247 / Sq Ft
12/05/2024 12/05/24 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 For Sale $229,900 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft
08/21/2023 08/21/23 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Off Market $1,900 -- --
08/01/2023 08/01/23 For Rent $1,900 0.0% --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Sold $214,000 -4.9% $238 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/11/2020 04/11/20 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2020 03/26/20 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
02/08/2020 02/08/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $225,000 -- $250 / Sq Ft
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 $3,114 $18,803 $3,303 $15,500
2023 $3,036 $14,760 $2,660 $12,100
2022 $3,036 $14,760 $2,660 $12,100
2021 $2,968 $14,759 $2,660 $12,099
2020 $2,292 $13,392 $2,039 $11,353
2019 $2,314 $14,947 $2,039 $12,908
2018 $2,274 $14,947 $2,039 $12,908
2017 $1,754 $11,521 $1,773 $9,748
2016 $1,807 $11,521 $1,773 $9,748
2015 $1,631 $11,521 $1,773 $9,748
2014 $2,559 $16,361 $1,352 $15,009
2013 $2,497 $16,361 $1,352 $15,009
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12208974

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-17-416-032-1015