NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 W Carmen Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60640

Margate Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $345,031 - $427,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$347/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 29, 2019

Last sale price $288,000

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,759/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Intercom
  • End Unit
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Bill Hersh Playground

About This Home

As of August 2019

Awesome location with Lake Michigan about 2 blocks away and the park is less than a 1/2 block from the front door. Sun filled condo w/ ex-large bedrooms. One unit per floor. Open floor plan makes this space great for entertaining. Enjoy a separate dining room, tons of closets, hardwood floors & huge additional storage in building. In-unit washer & dryer, gas forced heat & central A/C. The unit is move-in ready. 1800 sq ft. Close to dog park, playground, lake, jogging path, red & purple line trains & buses (147 Express & 136, 146, 148) and Mariano's grocery store. Pet-friendly. Monthly parking available at 931 West Margate Terrace (4865 N Sheridan Rd.) for $125. Uptown, Andersonville & Edgewater living is ideal with all it has to offer with the Lakefront Trail, Montrose Beach, Riviera Theater, Green Mill Lounge & more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monique Sandberg

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129736 Listed on: 07/18/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Wexler

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133132

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $347 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Leased Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, security, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 9 Units
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 199 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,780

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$347 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories),Vintage
  • Year Built: 1918
  • 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: 2
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 288000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: No
  • Parking Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Highest Parking Fee: 155
  • Lowest Parking Fee: 90
  • Parking Fee/Lease $: 125

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 347
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: Self Managed
  • Management Contact Name: Self Managed
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Security, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

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

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 199

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2779.82
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 9

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Leety Wheeler Lucy R and Leety Wheeler Steven
Bought by
Lloyd James
Seller's Agent
Monique Sandberg
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Beth Wexler
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$288,000
Sold Price
$288,000
Current Estimated Value
$374,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,508
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$273,600
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2007
Sold by
Prudential Relocation Inc
Bought by
Leety Wheeler Steven R and Leety Wheeler Lucy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,750
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2007
Sold by
Puyear Michele
Bought by
Prudential Relocation Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2007
Sold by
Puyear David
Bought by
Puyear Michele

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2004
Sold by
Burton Melody S and Burton Jeremy T
Bought by
Puyear David M and Puyear Michele

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2004
Sold by
Burton Melody S and Burton Alex Melody
Bought by
Burton Melody S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2000
Sold by
Alesia Carol
Bought by
Alex Melody S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lloyd James $288,000 North American Title
Leety Wheeler Steven R $275,000 Ticor Title Insurance
Prudential Relocation Inc $307,500 Ticor Title Insurance
Puyear Michele -- None Available
Puyear David M $289,000 Cti
Burton Melody S -- Stewart Title Of Illinois
Alex Melody S $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lloyd James $275,000
Closed Lloyd James $273,600
Previous Owner Leety Wheeler Steven R $225,500
Previous Owner Leety Wheeler Steven R $233,750
Previous Owner Puyear David M $100,000
Previous Owner Puyear David M $59,000
Previous Owner Puyear David M $231,200
Previous Owner Burton Melody S $192,500
Previous Owner Alex Melody A $124,500
Previous Owner Alex Melody S $123,900
Closed Puyear David M $57,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Sold $288,000 0.0% --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 For Sale $288,000 -- --
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 $4,642 $26,912 $6,230 $20,682
2023 $4,525 $22,000 $5,569 $16,431
2022 $4,525 $22,000 $5,569 $16,431
2021 $4,424 $21,999 $5,568 $16,431
2020 $3,539 $15,885 $3,480 $12,405
2019 $2,829 $17,508 $3,480 $14,028
2018 $2,780 $17,508 $3,480 $14,028
2017 $2,680 $15,824 $3,062 $12,762
2016 $2,669 $15,824 $3,062 $12,762
2015 $2,419 $15,824 $3,062 $12,762
2014 $2,430 $15,666 $2,366 $13,300
2013 $2,371 $15,666 $2,366 $13,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10500354

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-08-408-038-1006