NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1040 S Mason Ave Chicago, IL 60644

Austin Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $312,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 6, 2025

Last sale price $268,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,845 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

This 3 bedroom 2 baths spacious home offers comfort and convenience with a partially finished full basement, ideal for a recreational space, office, or extra storage. The fenced backyard is perfect for relaxation, gardening, or entertaining. A two-car garage provides secure parking and additional storage space. Located near public transportation, this home ensures easy access to all that Chicago has to offer. Don't miss out on this gem in the desirable Civic Island neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Tatoiu

Plus Realty License #471008596 Listed on: 01/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Eva Smith

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475115391

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,009

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 3,746

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x125

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,009

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

3,746 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1922
  • 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): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4008.62
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2025
Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cristina Tatoiu
Plus Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leah Eva Smith
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,000
-10.37%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$280,272

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,590
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$276,682

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,951
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
10.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$268,000 First American Title
-- None Available
-- Stewart Title Company
-- None Available
$117,000 --
$70,000 --
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $5,000
Open $214,400
Previous Owner $115,951
Previous Owner $49,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $268,000 -10.4% $214 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2025 01/12/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $239 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $4,009 $21,000 $4,875 $16,125
2024 $4,009 $21,000 $4,875 $16,125
2023 $3,908 $19,001 $3,938 $15,063
2022 $3,908 $19,001 $3,938 $15,063
2021 $3,821 $18,999 $3,937 $15,062
2020 $2,820 $12,658 $3,937 $8,721
2019 $2,826 $14,065 $3,937 $10,128
2018 $2,778 $14,065 $3,937 $10,128
2017 $3,621 $16,822 $3,562 $13,260
2016 $3,369 $16,822 $3,562 $13,260
2015 $3,083 $16,822 $3,562 $13,260
2014 $2,645 $14,256 $3,375 $10,881
2013 $2,593 $14,256 $3,375 $10,881
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Cristina Tatoiu

    Plus Realty

    (224) 425-7265

    2 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Cristina Tatoiu
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  • Leah Eva Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Leah Eva Smith

    @ Properties

    (312) 682-8500

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Leah Eva Smith
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12269508

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-405-029-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60304 Austin

1040 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL

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