Super cool enormous Mid-Century townhouse that lives like a single family home. The expansive first floor features an open living/dining room with a wall of glass leading to a private patio/yard; a large kitchen w/small den/breakfast room; and a powder room. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and two original 50's baths. Great lower level with huge recreation room and unbelievably large storage/utility room. Built solid out of steel and concrete, this townhome is in a beautiful courtyard in the heart of East Lakeview and Nettlehorst school district, within steps of Broadway shops and boutiques, the park and the lake.
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$881,000
524 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
3beds
3,000sqft
Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
1,900 Square Feet Lot
$916,700 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$5,991 Estimated rent
Home value
$916,700
$825,000 - $1.02M
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Large kitchenPowder roomWall of glassBeautiful courtyardHuge recreation room
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Brad Lippitz 312-319-1168,
Compass,
Stewart Smith, CRS,GRI 773-502-3687,
Compass
Bought with:
Shay Hata
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12491352
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 04X24
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 05X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Galley), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X23
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X25
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X21
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X26
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Heated Garage, Off Site, Leased, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 1,900 sqft
- Dimensions: 25x76
Details
- Parcel number: 14281050640000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $263 monthly
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Sold | $881,000+13.1%$294/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491352 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $779,000$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491352 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Contingent | $779,000$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491352 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $779,000+167.7%$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12491352 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/1997 | Sold | $291,000$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $75,600 +20% |
| 2023 | $12,033 +2.9% | $63,000 |
| 2022 | $11,692 +2% | $63,000 |
| 2021 | $11,463 +12.3% | $63,000 +22.5% |
| 2020 | $10,210 +1% | $51,415 -9% |
| 2019 | $10,111 -22.5% | $56,500 -18.7% |
| 2018 | $13,042 +37.4% | $69,462 +46.4% |
| 2017 | $9,490 +5.4% | $47,461 |
| 2016 | $9,006 +9.6% | $47,461 |
| 2015 | $8,216 -16.4% | $47,461 -14.5% |
| 2014 | $9,825 +2.1% | $55,520 |
| 2013 | $9,619 +1.1% | $55,520 |
| 2012 | $9,515 +5.5% | $55,520 -7% |
| 2011 | $9,022 +1.1% | $59,715 |
| 2010 | $8,928 +6.5% | $59,715 |
| 2009 | $8,386 +25.8% | $59,715 +12.3% |
| 2008 | $6,665 +6.6% | $53,175 |
| 2007 | $6,254 +8.2% | $53,175 |
| 2006 | $5,778 -14.4% | $53,175 +9.3% |
| 2005 | $6,751 +2.1% | $48,639 |
| 2004 | $6,612 +3.1% | $48,639 |
| 2003 | $6,410 +17.1% | $48,639 +59.6% |
| 2002 | $5,474 +11.1% | $30,468 |
| 2001 | $4,926 +8.6% | $30,468 |
| 2000 | $4,535 -0.4% | $30,468 +19% |
| 1999 | $4,553 | $25,605 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- Middle: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- High: Lake View 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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