$648,500
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

860 W Buckingham Place Unit 3W Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,505 Sq Ft
$314/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$431 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to your city retreat! This spacious 1500 SQ. FT+, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo located in COVETED EAST LAKEVIEW has it all. Your peaceful oasis is nestled on a quiet one-way street, offering stunning 3rd story tree-top views with an ABUNDANCE of NATURAL LIGHT. The MASSIVE OPEN FLOOR PLAN features a living room with a cozy WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, while the UPDATED white kitchen boasts quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large breakfast bar WITH PLENTIFUL STORAGE. The large primary bedroom includes TWO WALK-IN CLOSETS, a private balcony, and a marble ensuite bath, double vanity, Jacuzzi tub, with separate walk-in shower. The second bedroom is warm and inviting for a restful night sleep. The second bathroom features a soaking tub and shower combo. The third bedroom also duos as a wonderful office lined with built-in bookshelves and cabinets. Step outside to enjoy your peaceful retreat from your outdoor balcony with twinkling lights underneath twinkling stars. Additional features, NEW WOOD FLOORS, NEW light fixtures, freshly painted, in-unit front loading washer and dryer, central A/C, 1 garage parking spot, and storage unit. Well-maintained building with strong reserves. NEW roof and tuckpointing in 2018. All new windows in 2020. Investor and pet-friendly. THIS LOCATION IS SHEER PERFECTION. STEPS from restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Catch a Cubs game and watch Chicago come alive while rooting for their favorite Championship team. Walkable to the LAKEFRONT and nearby parks. Central to bus stops and Red & Brown CTA Line. Located in the highly sought-after Nettlehorst school district, this beautiful home is a true gem. Reach out for a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Dondalski

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475162986 Listed on: 10/17/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Fernando Senisais

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168597

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,737

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

HOA Fees

  • $314 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,505 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Nettelhorst Elementary High School

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 parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 8 Units
  • Self Management Association
  • Property managed by Self-management

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,737

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$314 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 1505
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 650000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 314
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-management
  • Management Contact Name: Self-Management
  • Management Phone: 000-000-0000
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • 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: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11736.7
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2024
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Garel-Frantzen Alexander Joseph
Bought by
Pyakurel Shreena and Paudel Mridul
Seller's Agent
Melissa Dondalski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$648,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.70%
Original Mortgage
$518,800
Outstanding Balance
$518,800
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$130,793

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2021
Closed on
Jun 3, 2021
Sold by
Sicsu Jessica H and Vallenilla Baltazar J
Bought by
Garel Frantzen Alexander Joseph
Seller's Agent
Carrie McCormick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Dondalski
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$599,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2005
Sold by
Cestaro Gary P and Garofalo Robert
Bought by
Sicsu Jessica H and Vallenilla Baltazar J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,200
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2001
Sold by
Cestaro Gary P
Bought by
Cestaro Gary P and Garofalo Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
6.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2001
Sold by
Donatale Richard and Cestaro Gary F
Bought by
Cestaro Gary F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
6.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1998
Sold by
State Bank Of Countryside
Bought by
Cestaro Gary P and Denatale Richard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.24%
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 $648,500 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $599,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $469,000 Pntn
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Joint Tenancy Deed $285,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $518,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $479,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $328,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $335,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,200 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $225,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $232,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $227,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $648,500 -0.2% $431 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $650,000 0.0% $432 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Price Changed $650,000 +8.5% $432 / Sq Ft
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $599,000 0.0% $398 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2021 05/10/21 For Sale $599,000 -- $398 / 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 $11,420 $60,615 $13,743 $46,872
2023 $11,420 $58,944 $11,084 $47,860
2022 $11,420 $58,944 $11,084 $47,860
2021 $11,183 $58,942 $11,083 $47,859
2020 $7,727 $37,787 $4,728 $33,059
2019 $7,581 $41,162 $4,728 $36,434
2018 $7,452 $41,162 $4,728 $36,434
2017 $8,516 $42,937 $4,137 $38,800
2016 $8,100 $42,937 $4,137 $38,800
2015 $7,387 $42,937 $4,137 $38,800
2014 $6,940 $39,975 $3,380 $36,595
2013 $6,792 $39,975 $3,380 $36,595
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12189157

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-20-419-090-1006