**Best and final due Friday 6/12 @ 7pm** Welcome to this sprawling 4 bed and 3.1 bath 2300+ sq feet TOP floor, meticulously renovated, and light-filled vintage residence in the iconic Fairbanks building, ideally situated within East Lakeview's Landmark District. Upon entry, you are greeted by an elegant coved-ceiling foyer that opens to a gracious living room, where a stunning original Caen limestone fireplace and a wall of south-facing windows create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjacent you will find the home's enchanting sunroom, highlighted by a dramatic curved wall of windows reminiscent of Chicago's Jazz Age elegance. Perfect for entertaining, the spacious formal dining room flows seamlessly into the beautifully updated kitchen featuring all newer stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, side-by-side Bosch washer and dryer, and opens to a picturesque private deck. This home boasts exceptional space with 4 generous bedrooms, 3 updated en-suite full bathrooms, along with powder room for guests. Thoughtful improvements include central AC, new radiators (2023), custom closets throughout, and exquisite trim work and picture molding that enhance the home's timeless architectural character. Additional features include abundant storage, highlighted by a massive private storage room on the first floor (10x15). Residents enjoy a charming enclosed brick-paved European-style courtyard, beautifully adorned with lush hanging plants throughout the spring and summer months. A rare opportunity to own a lovingly restored home that seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern conveniences, all in one of Chicago's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. HOA is $921 and includes all outside of electric.
Pending
$899,000
510 W Surf St APT 3, Chicago, IL 60657
4beds
2,350sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$921/mo HOA
What's special
Wall of south-facing windowsSpacious formal dining roomPicturesque private deckCustom closets throughoutAbundant storageBeautifully updated kitchenBreakfast bar
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Elena Theodoros 219-718-0061,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Diana Grinnell 312-505-9613,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12669421
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 171 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X9
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X4
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Details
- Parcel number: 14281170321020
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairbanks
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Cable TV, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $921 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $638,350
- Annual tax amount: $12,163
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $2,550-1.7%$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Price change | $2,595+4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Price change | $2,495+1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $2,450+8.9%$1/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Price change | $2,250-2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $2,295+6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $2,150-4.4%$1/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $2,250-2%$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,295$1/sqft |
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| 6/7/2022 | Sold | $735,000+2.4%$313/sqft |
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| 5/11/2022 | Pending sale | $718,000$306/sqft |
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| 5/11/2022 | Contingent | $718,000$306/sqft |
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| 5/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $718,000+68.9%$306/sqft |
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| 9/24/2018 | Sold | $425,000$181/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $63,835 +10.4% |
| 2023 | $12,203 +2.6% | $57,835 |
| 2022 | $11,896 +2.3% | $57,835 |
| 2021 | $11,630 +11.1% | $57,835 +23.1% |
| 2020 | $10,464 +1.2% | $46,974 -8.7% |
| 2019 | $10,337 +1.7% | $51,451 |
| 2018 | $10,163 +179.2% | $51,451 +18.2% |
| 2017 | $3,641 -9.2% | $43,515 |
| 2016 | $4,009 +4% | $43,515 |
| 2015 | $3,853 +0.9% | $43,515 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $3,820 -0.4% | $41,533 |
| 2013 | $3,833 +6.8% | $41,533 |
| 2012 | $3,589 +13.2% | $41,533 -1% |
| 2011 | $3,170 +10.6% | $41,970 -8.1% |
| 2010 | $2,865 +6.6% | $45,666 |
| 2009 | $2,689 -4.7% | $45,666 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $2,823 -5.2% | $50,068 |
| 2007 | $2,977 -5.8% | $50,068 |
| 2006 | $3,160 -12.1% | $50,068 +19.2% |
| 2005 | $3,595 -4.8% | $42,006 |
| 2004 | $3,775 -4% | $42,006 |
| 2003 | $3,931 -11.6% | $42,006 +42.5% |
| 2002 | $4,447 -6.5% | $29,486 |
| 2001 | $4,756 +9% | $29,486 |
| 2000 | $4,365 -0.4% | $29,486 +19.3% |
| 1999 | $4,382 | $24,720 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- Middle: Lake View High School
- High: Lake View High School
- District: 299
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