Craving the charm and soul of a vintage home without sacrificing modern style? This gorgeous top-floor 3BR/2BA East Lakeview condo delivers the perfect blend of timeless character, luxury and thoughtfully designed updates while preserving its original vintage details. A gracious foyer welcomes you home and opens into an inviting living room filled with warmth and personality, featuring gorgeous built-in bookcases and a wood-burning fireplace. Throughout the home you'll find rich original woodwork, hardwood floors, classic trim and doors, and lofty 9.5-foot ceilings that enhance its timeless character. The beautifully renovated kitchen is anything but ordinary, featuring crisp white cabinetry, Bosch appliances including a dual-fuel gas/electric range, a custom full-height patinated copper backsplash, solid brass faucet and cabinet hardware. Carrara marble countertops and a matching full-height backsplash create a chef's kitchen that is as beautiful as it is functional. The formal dining room flows effortlessly from the kitchen, making entertaining feel easy and natural. Both bathrooms have been stylishly reimagined with carefully curated finishes. The primary bath features a custom floating vanity with double sinks and under cabinet lighting, sleek glass tile walls, and a striking chevron marble floor. The second bath offers a glass-enclosed shower and timeless marble octagon tile flooring. Every detail has been thoughtfully selected-from the unique lighting fixtures throughout to the charming private balcony just off the kitchen, perfect for morning coffee or summer evenings. Rare tandem parking for two cars, roof rights, large in-unit W/D and a large private storage room make this home as practical as it is beautiful. An unbeatable East Lakeview location in the highly rated Nettlehorst school district and just steps from the lakefront, restaurants, shopping, theaters, nightlife and everything this vibrant neighborhood has to offer.
Contingent
$850,000
521 W Surf St #3, Chicago, IL 60657
3beds
--sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$870,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$525/mo HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceGorgeous built-in bookcasesBeautifully renovated kitchenRich original woodworkCarrara marble countertopsClassic trim and doorsGracious foyer
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Listed by:
Susan Wooten 773-818-0488,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12650469
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X9
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Updated Kitchen)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X17
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Details
- Additional parcels included: 14281230191033
- Parcel number: 14281230191006
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Storage
- Services included: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $525 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $430,510
- Annual tax amount: $9,539
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
$870,900
$827,000 - $914,000
$3,201/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Contingent | $850,000 |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+229.6% |
Source: | ||
| 1/4/2013 | Sold | $257,900+52.6% |
Source: | ||
| 10/1/1997 | Sold | $169,000-24.9% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/1994 | Sold | $225,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $43,051 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $8,618 +2.6% | $40,847 |
| 2022 | $8,401 +2.3% | $40,847 |
| 2021 | $8,214 +1.2% | $40,847 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $8,115 +1.2% | $36,429 -8.7% |
| 2019 | $8,019 +1.7% | $39,915 |
| 2018 | $7,885 +8.1% | $39,915 +17.8% |
| 2017 | $7,292 +7.5% | $33,874 |
| 2016 | $6,785 +9.3% | $33,874 |
| 2015 | $6,207 +13.6% | $33,874 +15.1% |
| 2014 | $5,462 +2% | $29,440 |
| 2013 | $5,354 +10.7% | $29,440 |
| 2012 | $4,835 -1% | $29,440 -8.4% |
| 2011 | $4,884 +9.9% | $32,157 |
| 2010 | $4,444 +8.7% | $32,157 |
| 2009 | $4,089 -3.7% | $32,157 -11.5% |
| 2008 | $4,247 +10% | $36,321 |
| 2007 | $3,860 +8.6% | $36,321 |
| 2006 | $3,553 -12.1% | $36,321 +13.3% |
| 2005 | $4,040 +2.9% | $32,047 |
| 2004 | $3,928 +3.8% | $32,047 |
| 2003 | $3,784 +1.7% | $32,047 +42.2% |
| 2002 | $3,721 +4.8% | $22,531 |
| 2001 | $3,551 +23.1% | $22,531 |
| 2000 | $2,885 -12.3% | $22,531 +32.4% |
| 1999 | $3,291 | $17,017 |
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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
- 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60657
- Lake View
- 521 W Surf St Unit 3







