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  • $300,000

    3126 W Carmen Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60625

    2beds
    1,000sqft
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    $2,668/mo
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    Condominium, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1927
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $300/sqft
    $369/mo HOA

    What's special

    Timeless chicago loft-inspired charmDesigner light fixturesGenerous windowsEat-in kitchenHardwood floorsStainless steel appliancesStriking exposed brick walls
    Perfectly perched on the third floor just steps from the 30-acre River Park and the scenic North Branch of the Chicago River, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence seamlessly blends timeless Chicago loft-inspired charm with thoughtful modern updates. Sunlight pours through generous windows, illuminating hardwood floors and the striking exposed brick walls that add warmth and texture throughout the home. The inviting living room offers the perfect backdrop for everything from cozy movie nights to lively gatherings, with enough space for an adjacent dining area. The eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry with new hardware, and direct access to your balcony, which is an ideal spot for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or nurturing your favorite herbs and flowers. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned, providing peaceful retreats after a busy day. The spacious primary suite includes an en-suite bath and an ample walk-in closet, while both bathrooms have been tastefully refreshed with designer finishes including new vanities, mirrors, and hardware that elevate everyday living. Throughout the home, you'll appreciate a long list of recent updates, including designer light fixtures, updated cabinet and door hardware, and a brand-new in-unit GE washer/dryer combination unit complete with a transferable 2+ year warranty. Included storage closet in the basement, and convenient permit-only street parking. When you're ready to venture outside, you're just moments from miles of walking and biking trails, large dog park, kayak and canoe launch along the river, fishing, a field house, outdoor swimming pool and interactive water playground, outdoor articicial turf soccer field, running track, seven tennis courts, two baseball fields, indoor basketball courts and soccer fields; neighborhood cafes, restaurants, and everything that makes this vibrant pocket of Chicago such a favorite. Equal parts urban sophistication and neighborhood charm, this move-in-ready home proves that sometimes you really can have it all.
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    Listed by:

    Kara Boeldt 312-931-5858,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12696887MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: No additional rooms
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X11
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X10
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 153 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X9
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 15 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 3X5
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 192 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X12
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Basement: None
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
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      Property

      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Exterior features: Balcony
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Body of water: NORTH BRANCH CHICAGO RIVER
      Details
      • Parcel number: 13123020181012
      • Special conditions: None
      • Other equipment: Intercom

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1927
      • Major remodel year: 2001

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Storage, Private Laundry Hkup
      • Services included: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger
      • HOA fee: $369 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Chicago

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $300/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $232,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,956
      • Date on market: 7/9/2026
      • Ownership: Condo

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/18/2026Contingent$300,000$300/sqft
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        7/9/2026Listed for sale$300,000+29.3%$300/sqft
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        8/14/2024Sold$232,000-2.9%$232/sqft
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        7/30/2024Contingent$239,000$239/sqft
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        7/23/2024Listed for sale$239,000+15.5%$239/sqft
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        9/13/2023Listing removed--
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838546 Report a problem
        7/23/2023Listed for rent$1,900+35.7%$2/sqft
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        8/16/2021Sold$207,000-11.9%$207/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11133295 Report a problem
        9/27/2017Listing removed$1,400$1/sqft
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        7/31/2017Price change$1,400-6.7%$1/sqft
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        5/8/2017Price change$1,500-6.3%$2/sqft
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        4/14/2017Listed for rent$1,600+14.3%$2/sqft
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        4/28/2016Listing removed$1,400-12.5%$1/sqft
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        2/12/2016Price change$1,600-11.1%$2/sqft
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        1/28/2016Listed for rent$1,800$2/sqft
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        4/8/2005Sold$235,000+16.9%$235/sqft
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        12/16/2003Sold$201,000$201/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,013 +1.4%$23,200 +5.5%
        2023$3,956 +3.2%$21,999
        2022$3,835 -13.6%$21,999
        2021$4,438 +28.3%$21,999 +42.2%
        2020$3,459 -1.1%$15,475 -10.8%
        2019$3,496 +1.7%$17,343
        2018$3,437 +21.8%$17,343 +32.7%
        2017$2,822 +7.5%$13,068
        2016$2,626 +9.3%$13,068
        2015$2,403 -9.7%$13,068 -8.6%
        2014$2,662 +2%$14,297
        2013$2,610 +1.7%$14,297
        2012$2,566 -23.8%$14,297 -31.1%
        2011$3,365 -0.4%$20,764
        2010$3,379 +4.4%$20,764
        2009$3,238 +12.5%$20,764 +3.5%
        2008$2,879 -4.3%$20,068 -5.3%
        2007$3,008 -1.1%$21,183
        2006$3,041 -12%$21,183 +0.2%
        2005$3,455 +1%$21,144
        2004$3,420 $21,144
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Albany Park

        Getting around

        49 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        60 / 100
        Good Transit
        86 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Hibbard Elementary School
        • Middle: Albany Park Multicultural Elemen
        • High: Roosevelt 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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