953 E 61st St Unit 3 Chicago, IL 60637
Woodlawn Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
--
Sq Ft
$275/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Living Room
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
- 5-minute walk to Harris (Harriet) Park
- Dining Room
About This Home
As of July 2025Short sale of nice sized condo the space is amazing the location across the street from the University of Chicago Wow. bring your creative touches. The bones are great the carpet is old but there is so much potential in this unit you must see it.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Ultimate Realty Group LLC License #471019144 Listed on: 02/06/2014
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,234
HOA Fees
- $275 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Potential Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Radiator
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, water, insurance
- 22 Units
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 2, 2024
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Hilal Yaqub
Bought by
Ramirez Estephany Guzman and Ramirez Maria Teresa
Seller's Agent
Toi Robertson
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Bustillo
Compass
List Price
$145,900
Sold Price
$142,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-2.33%
Views
184
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
41830.45%
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Outstanding Balance
$114,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,723
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%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.78%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $142,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $142,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | $45,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Deed | $45,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | $50,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $50,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $114,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $44,950 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | -- |
| 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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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T
Seller's Agent in 2025
Toi Robertson
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jennifer Bustillo
Compass
-
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Joanne Bullen
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 08531586
APN: 20-14-309-018-1018
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