$500,000
SOLD NOV 18, 2024

881 W Cornelia Ave Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$571/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of November 2024

Located in Lakeview/Wrigleyville in this charming courtyard building, this bright and spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath duplex home is sure to impress featuring updated finishes throughout! This home was just freshly painted and main level boasts beautiful hardwood floors, elegant crown molding, and newer windows adorned with window treatments. Architectural details like arched doorways and a cozy fireplace add character to the space. This chef's kitchen offers beautiful stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and 42" new professionally painted cabinets that compliment the stone countertops beautifully, along with tile flooring, with convenient access to the exterior porch for your grilling needs. This open concept has the living room flows seamlessly into a separate dining area and a cozy sitting nook with a bay window, perfect for peaceful reading, office or dining table! Two large bedrooms and a full bathroom complete this level. Downstairs, the warm and inviting family room features new carpeting, and you'll find 2 more very spacious bedrooms a nice bathroom along with a coveted office space making this level complete and perfect for a larger family or multiple roommate situation with a 2nd entrance. Additional features include a true laundry room with a full-size washer/dryer and additional refrigerator, and TONS of closet space along with separate storage/bike storage and 10 yr old HVAC & AC. Two pets allowed per home. Permit parking on street and neighborhood parking 3 mins away for $180 mo. but who needs a car when this home is just a short trek from Wrigley Field, shops, restaurants, grocery stores, public transportation, nightlife and more! Located in the highly sought-after Nettelhorst school district,You can't find this kind of space at this price! PRICED TO SELL QUICK!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Giglio-Vakos

Compass License #475149215 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kurt Merrill

Baird & Warner License #475167403

Baird & Warner

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1908 | Remodeled in 2005

HOA Fees

  • $571 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Leased Parking

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 38 Units

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,804

Year Built

Built in 1908 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$571 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex,Condo,Condo-Duplex
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex,Condo,Condo-Duplex
  • Year Built: 1908
  • 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): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 499900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage On-Site: No
  • Garage Ownership: Fee/Leased
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Lowest Parking Fee: 180

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 571
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Lease Amount: 180
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12803.65
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Melfi Nicholas James
Bought by
Taylor Alexander
Seller's Agent
Melanie Giglio-Vakos
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kurt Merrill
Baird & Warner
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Total Days on Market
14
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$548,635

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,635
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Sullivan Andrew M
Bought by
Melfi Nicholas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,400
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2001
Sold by
First Midwest Trust Company Natl Assn
Bought by
Sullivan Andrew M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,581
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 $500,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $500,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $373,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed $342,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $309,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $298,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $37,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $321,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,581 Unknown
Previous Owner $273,900 Balloon
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Sold $500,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $499,900 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Rented $3,650 0.0% --
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Under Contract -- -- --
08/12/2022 08/12/22 For Rent $3,650 +10.6% --
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Rented -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/06/2021 07/06/21 For Rent $3,300 -- --
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 $12,460 $65,458 $18,310 $47,148
2023 $12,460 $64,000 $14,766 $49,234
2022 $12,460 $64,000 $14,766 $49,234
2021 $12,200 $63,999 $14,766 $49,233
2020 $10,820 $51,672 $6,300 $45,372
2019 $10,620 $56,286 $6,300 $49,986
2018 $10,440 $56,286 $6,300 $49,986
2017 $11,123 $55,047 $5,512 $49,535
2016 $10,525 $55,047 $5,512 $49,535
2015 $9,606 $55,047 $5,512 $49,535
2014 $8,615 $49,000 $4,503 $44,497
2013 $8,434 $49,000 $4,503 $44,497
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12188151

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-20-410-057-1013