Welcome to this beautifully updated, sun-filled 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in Lincoln Square! Perfectly positioned in a peaceful riverside courtyard building, this bright and inviting unit offers a functional layout with newly refinished hardwood floors throughout and abundant natural light pouring in through a stunning bay window overlooking lush greenery and the river. The spacious living area flows seamlessly into a dedicated dining space, ideal for entertaining, cozy dinners, or weekend hosting. The updated kitchen is a standout, featuring all new cabinetry with additional storage, all new stainless steel appliances, and a private deck. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the second bedroom offering flexibility for a home office, dining room, nursery, or den with charming French doors. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with a new vanity. Additional improvements include new light fixtures throughout and a brand new in-unit washer and dryer. The unit also includes central air and heat, a large storage locker, and shared bike storage. Minutes away from the heart of Lincoln Square, the Rockwell Brown Line, and across the river from Horner Park.
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$325,000
2579 W Montrose Ave APT 2N, Chicago, IL 60618
2beds
900sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$327,900 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$2,120 Estimated rent
Home value
$327,900
$298,000 - $361,000
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Abundant natural lightBeautifully updatedPrivate deckBright and inviting unitPeaceful riverside courtyard buildingUpdated kitchenNew light fixtures throughout
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Listed by:
Katie Kenny (847)852-0767,
Real Broker, LLC
Bought with:
Becky Sexson
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12598280
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 13134010461006
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $246 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $361/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,720
- Annual tax amount: $3,890
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Sold | $325,000+8.3%$361/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $300,000$333/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Contingent | $300,000$333/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $300,000+17.6%$333/sqft |
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| 6/7/2022 | Sold | $255,000+2%$283/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11385857 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2022 | Pending sale | $249,900$278/sqft |
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| 4/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $249,900+16.2%$278/sqft |
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| 6/9/2017 | Sold | $215,000$239/sqft |
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| 6/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $215,000$239/sqft |
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| 4/25/2017 | Pending sale | $215,000$239/sqft |
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| 4/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $215,000-0.9%$239/sqft |
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| 7/25/2013 | Listing removed | $217,000$241/sqft |
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| 4/17/2013 | Listed for sale | $217,000-1.4%$241/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Listing removed | $220,000$244/sqft |
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| 3/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $220,000+3.8%$244/sqft |
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| 12/6/2006 | Sold | $212,000$236/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $22,872 +27.1% |
| 2023 | $3,098 +3.3% | $17,999 |
| 2022 | $2,999 +1.7% | $17,999 |
| 2021 | $2,950 -17% | $17,999 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $3,555 +0.5% | $15,958 -9.4% |
| 2019 | $3,537 +1.7% | $17,605 |
| 2018 | $3,478 +3.6% | $17,605 +12.9% |
| 2017 | $3,358 +7.5% | $15,598 |
| 2016 | $3,124 +9.3% | $15,598 |
| 2015 | $2,858 +12.1% | $15,598 +13.5% |
| 2014 | $2,549 +2% | $13,739 |
| 2013 | $2,499 +1.4% | $13,739 |
| 2012 | $2,465 +2.2% | $13,739 -7.7% |
| 2011 | $2,413 -0.4% | $14,889 |
| 2010 | $2,423 -10.4% | $14,889 -14.2% |
| 2009 | $2,705 +2.3% | $17,346 -5.9% |
| 2008 | $2,645 +1% | $18,440 |
| 2007 | $2,619 -1.1% | $18,440 |
| 2006 | $2,647 +7.1% | $18,440 +21.9% |
| 2005 | $2,472 +1% | $15,129 |
| 2004 | $2,447 +2.2% | $15,129 |
| 2003 | $2,394 -14.1% | $15,129 -2.5% |
| 2002 | $2,786 | $15,509 |
| 2001 | -- | $15,509 |
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Neighborhood: North Center
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Waters Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Amundsen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Waters Elementary School
- Middle: Waters Elementary School
- High: Amundsen High School
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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