$142,500
SOLD JUL 8, 2025

953 E 61st St Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60637

Woodlawn Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

2% Below List Price

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room
  • 5-minute walk to Harris (Harriet) Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and investment potential in this bright and airy condo. Located just 1 block from the University of Chicago Department of Safety and within walking distance to the University of Chicago campus, the Red Line, and Jewel-Osco, this property offers unparalleled accessibility. Step inside to find sun-lit spaces with dual-aspect windows, gleaming hardwood floors, and a cozy back porch, perfect for relaxing or enjoying your morning coffee. The kitchen is equipped with essential appliances, including a gas cooker and a fridge freezer, making meal prep a breeze. The building is well-maintained, featuring centralized heating and hot water (included in the low monthly HOA fees), on-site laundry facilities, and individual storage units in the basement. Permit parking is available at the front of the building for added convenience. Situated near medical buildings and the hospital, and surrounded by new construction and the highly-anticipated Obama Presidential Center, this condo is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Do not miss out on this rare find in a thriving Woodlawn neighborhood - schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Toi Robertson

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc. License #475131416 Listed on: 12/02/2024

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Bustillo

Compass License #475180311

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,011

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

HOA Fees

  • $300 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 22 Units
  • Manager Association, Phone Number (773) 572-0880
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by Westward 360

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,011

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 145900
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Westward 360
  • Management Contact Name: manager
  • Management Phone: 773-572-0880

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: Y

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2011.37
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 22

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2014
Closed on
Feb 23, 2015
Sold by
Scarborough Sabrina
Bought by
Hilal Yaqub
Seller's Agent
Joanne Bullen
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Toi Robertson
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-18.18%
Current Estimated Value
$146,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,860
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2006
Sold by
Scarborough Sabrina
Bought by
Scarborough Sabrina and Sabrina Scarborough Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2001
Sold by
Schonbrun Irving and Schonbrun Delores Maxine
Bought by
Scarborough Sabrina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,950
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $45,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $44,950 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $142,500 -2.3% --
05/26/2025 05/26/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $145,900 0.0% --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2024 12/02/24 For Sale $145,900 +224.2% --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 Sold $45,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
12/31/2014 12/31/14 Off Market $45,000 -- --
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2014 05/13/14 Price Changed $40,000 -14.0% --
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Price Changed $46,500 -7.0% --
03/04/2014 03/04/14 Price Changed $50,000 -9.1% --
02/05/2014 02/05/14 For Sale $55,000 -- --
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 $2,011 $11,518 $446 $11,072
2023 $1,954 $9,500 $446 $9,054
2022 $1,954 $9,500 $446 $9,054
2021 $1,910 $9,499 $445 $9,054
2020 $1,658 $7,444 $392 $7,052
2019 $1,648 $8,202 $392 $7,810
2018 $942 $8,202 $392 $7,810
2017 $563 $5,992 $356 $5,636
2016 $700 $5,992 $356 $5,636
2015 $1,098 $5,992 $356 $5,636
2014 $1,259 $6,785 $294 $6,491
2013 $1,234 $6,785 $294 $6,491
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12219360

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-14-309-018-1018