Beautiful Bronzeville newer build, solid brick construction, with features you will not find anywhere else on the market!! Top floor Penthouse. Supreme Location conveniently right off Oakwood Blvd and Lakeshore Drive, almost a corner, surrounded by city parks and land, guaranteeing your views will always be magical! Ellis is a street flooded with period brick homes, greystone builds, & architecture they just don't re create these days. If you're looking for a combination of Chicago Classic architecture, with a modern design & layout, & Chicago City Skyline views from every window & terraces, here it is! Stunning Views on the top floor with East, West and North Exposures! Sunrise and sunset with a backdrop that feels surreal. This unit shows 11+ feet high ceilings, light filled with oversized windows, and sliding window doors at both the front and back terraces of the home. The Expansive great room, has a brick feature wall and a fireplace to set the tone for cozy nights at home. Private front brick terrace overlooks Mandrake Park athletic field+ beautiful Ellis Ave @14'x7'. East terrace is located just off the primary suite and is 11'x14'. There's a separate patio gate access from the back door in addition to the primary suite access! As you enter the condo you're greeted with a large foyer, open concept living, dining and kitchen with a stately hallway, perfect to use as a gallery and display all of your artwork + photographs. Stacked newer Laundry located just off the hall. First owners of this unit! Pride of ownership & it shows! This unique condo has just been repainted and had a full unit natural Hardwood floors refinished to perfection. 3 generous sized bedrooms with soaring ceilings and fan lights. Primary suite shows a walk in closet with custom organizers & drawers, marble tiled bathroom, with a double sink, soaking tub & separate shower. Wake up with your coffee and enjoy Every room has a city skyline view!! Plus current Seasonal Lake Views of Lake Michigan. Shows you just how near that run or bike ride you are. Landmarks nearby include Oakwood beach, 41st street bridge, Burnham Harbor & Park, 31st street Beach, Blackstone Chicago Public Library, and nearby Bronzeville dog park! Easy access to i90 and nearby Northwestern Medical. Ellis court includes a Gated parking space, gated front call system with security surveillance accessible to residents, a storage in the lower basement with a large private bike storage for residents. One year transferable home warranty included. Local nearby favorites just a few minutes drive include Mariano's, Norman's Bistro, Chicago's Chicken and Waffles, Little Sandwich House, LA Fitness, and Shawn Michelle's homemade ice cream to name a few! LOW HOA fees will remain for the foreseeable future as the HOA rents the roof to T mobile and this lease was just resigned! Cutting your fees in half! Exterior of the building past improvements include Roof tear off in 2018, rear stairs and front deck have been redone with paint and new deck boards in the past years.
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$435,000
3945 S Ellis Ave Unit 3N, Chicago, IL 60653
3beds
1,946sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
-- sqft lot
$439,700 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$3,246 Estimated rent
Home value
$439,700
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Top floor penthouseSolid brick constructionGated parking spaceBrick feature wallLarge foyerExpansive great room
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Listed by:
Kristina Betancourt 847-293-7024,
Compass
Bought with:
Lane Chesebro
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12574056
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Terrace, Storage, Utility Room-1st Floor, Foyer, Gallery, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Display Window(s), Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X13
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 188 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47X4
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X4
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors, Lever Style Door Handles, Panel Door(s), Sliding Glass Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,946
- Total interior livable area: 1,946 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Street, Enclosed, Secured, Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting
- Fencing: Electric,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 20021030601008
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Ceiling Fan, Private Laundry Hkup, Trail(s)
- Services included: Water, Parking, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $287 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,939
- Date on market: 3/4/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $435,000$224/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574056 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Contingent | $435,000$224/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574056 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+55.9%$224/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12574056 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2015 | Sold | $279,000+0.9%$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08765664 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2014 | Sold | $276,500$142/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $38,370 +1% |
| 2023 | $7,201 +3% | $37,998 |
| 2022 | $6,993 -8.8% | $37,998 |
| 2021 | $7,664 +50.8% | $37,998 +66.5% |
| 2020 | $5,084 +10.9% | $22,821 |
| 2019 | $4,585 +1.7% | $22,821 |
| 2018 | $4,508 +5.6% | $22,821 +15.1% |
| 2017 | $4,269 +7.5% | $19,833 |
| 2016 | $3,972 +9.3% | $19,833 |
| 2015 | $3,634 0% | $19,833 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $3,635 | $19,592 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bronzeville
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fuller Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Phillips Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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