NOT LISTED FOR SALE

956 W Willow St Unit 956 Chicago, IL 60614

Old Town Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $846,408 - $909,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,619 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 14, 2021

Last sale price $665,000

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,895 / mo

200 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mayer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Clybourn Park

About This Home

As of May 2021

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OR A CHANCE TO HAVE A HOME UNLIKE ANYONE ELSE! ARCHITECTURALLY UNIQUE HOME OFFERING INCREDIBLE SPACE THAT IS ABSOLUTELY FLOODED WITH LIGHT. WHETHER IT'S THE HUGE SKYLIGHT OVERLOOKING THE FAMILY ROOM WITH 18 FOOT CEILINGS AND WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, OR THE WALL OF SOUTH FACING WINDOWS, YOU WILL LOVE THE OPEN AIRY FEEL. NICE KITCHEN WITH BUTCHER BLOCK ISLAND, 6 BURNER STOVE WITH GRIDDLE AND DOUBLE OVEN, AS WELL AS A NICE WALK IN PANTRY. THREE GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS WITH GREAT CLOSET SPACE AND BATHS, PLUS A HUGE OFFICE/WORKOUT AREA AND LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM. THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN AREA OFF MASTER BEDROOM AS WELL AS A PRIVATE ROOF DECK. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A GREENHOUSE OFF THE FAMILY ROOM THAT COULD BE KEPT AS IS OR OPENED TO BE USED AS ANOTHER PATIO/GRILLING AREA. TWO CAR PRIVATE GARAGE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BUILDING MAKES THIS FEEL MORE LIKE A SINGLE FAMILY HOME. FANTASTIC LINCOLN PARK LOCATION, WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND TRANSPORTATION. PRICE REDUCED TO MAKE THIS HOME EXACTLY AS YOU'D LIKE! WHY SETTLE FOR COOKIE CUTTER??? NOTE: AIR BNB IS NOT ALLOWED!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Crystal Riley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475101210 Listed on: 12/12/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mariah Dell

Compass License #475133247

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • 5,619

HOA Fees

  • $216 per month

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Southern Exposure

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

5,619 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$216 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Estimated Year Built: 1890
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo, Townhouse-Ranch
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X23, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X28, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Roof Deck
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Water, Common Insurance
  • Assessment Association Fees: 216
  • Management Phone: 999-999-9999

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14324110781001

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 5
  • Number Stories: 1

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11574

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2019
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Plonka Catherine and Burczyk Adam
Bought by
Wood Edward C and Wood Nicole
Seller's Agent
Crystal Riley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mariah Dell
Compass
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-14.19%
Current Estimated Value
$884,852

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$219,852
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.96%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$478,245
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$406,607

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2006
Sold by
Brandenburg Kathleen and Kraemer Daniel
Bought by
Plonka Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$819,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2006
Sold by
Brandenburg Kathleen
Bought by
Kraemer Daniel and Brandenburg Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2000
Sold by
Wieland Marshall B
Bought by
Brandenburg Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1999
Sold by
Eberts F Samuel and Eberts Angela T
Bought by
Wieland Marshall B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
8.39%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wood Edward C $665,000 Attorney
Plonka Catherine $910,000 Pntn
Kraemer Daniel -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Brandenburg Kathleen $575,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Wieland Marshall B $550,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wood Edward C $532,000
Previous Owner Plonka Catherine $819,000
Previous Owner Kraemer Daniel $350,000
Previous Owner Brandenburg Kathleen $460,000
Previous Owner Wieland Marshall B $440,000
Closed Wieland Marshall B $55,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $665,000 +2.5% --
06/29/2020 06/29/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Price Changed $649,000 -7.2% --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Price Changed $699,000 -6.7% --
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Price Changed $749,000 -1.4% --
01/09/2020 01/09/20 Price Changed $760,000 -1.9% --
12/12/2019 12/12/19 For Sale $775,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $12,237 $76,525 $20,832 $55,693
2024 $12,237 $76,525 $20,832 $55,693
2023 $11,929 $58,000 $16,800 $41,200
2022 $11,929 $58,000 $16,800 $41,200
2021 $10,993 $57,999 $16,800 $41,199
2020 $12,032 $57,112 $14,784 $42,328
2019 $11,773 $62,029 $14,784 $47,245
2018 $11,574 $62,029 $14,784 $47,245
2017 $12,266 $60,353 $12,096 $48,257
2016 $11,588 $60,353 $12,096 $48,257
2015 $10,579 $60,353 $12,096 $48,257
2014 $9,715 $54,927 $9,072 $45,855
2013 $9,512 $54,927 $9,072 $45,855
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10591626

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-32-411-078-1001

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