Multiple offers received. Highest and best due 10am Monday 5/6. If your dream home is a perfect mix of beautiful vintage details and modern conveniences, look no further than the penthouse unit at 649 W. Buena Avenue. This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath condo exudes elegance, craftsmanship and charm, featuring original mill-work, cove molding, brass hardware, stunning sliding wood and glass pocket doors that separate the living and dining room, and window sashes that open to let in the Lake breeze. Professionally managed and truly special, the property boasts 9.4' ceilings, over 1800 square feet of living space with a unique floor plan and flow, grand formal dining room, a wood burning fireplace, and hardwood flooring throughout. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with stainless steel appliances, including a Viking range (2018), newer dishwasher (2022), wine fridge, island, bar seating and modern lighting. Primary bedroom will easily accommodate a king size bed, and features a custom closet and en-suite bath that was completely remodeled in 2021 and features newly installed heated flooring. The second bedroom is also generous and includes a 5x5 custom built-out closet. Third bedroom is a perfect office or nursery. New owners will appreciate new windows (December 2020), in-unit laundry (new in 2021), freshly painted walls, one assigned exterior parking space included in the price, a back patio, and extra basement storage. Incredible location and neighborhood amenities including the underpass to the bike path across the street, Marine Drive bus at the corner, park, lake, golf course, restaurants and coffee shops right outside your front door. Welcome home!
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$575,000
649 W Buena Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60613
3beds
1,800sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$678,800 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$3,892 Estimated rent
Home value
$678,800
$638,000 - $720,000
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Listed by:
Jennefer Folsom 312-533-0749,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Geoff Brown, SRES
Baird & Warner
Sandra Brown, SRES
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12043353
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet, Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X30
Heating
- Steam, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Street, On Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 14163030381006
- 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: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Intercom, Patio
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $488 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $461,710
- Annual tax amount: $7,609
- Date on market: 4/30/2024
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2024 | Sold | $575,000+6.5%$319/sqft |
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| 5/22/2024 | Pending sale | $540,000$300/sqft |
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| 5/6/2024 | Contingent | $540,000$300/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $540,000+22.7%$300/sqft |
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| 5/17/2019 | Sold | $440,000+53.3%$244/sqft |
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| 8/21/2015 | Sold | $287,000+1.1%$159/sqft |
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| 6/5/2015 | Pending sale | $284,000$158/sqft |
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| 4/23/2015 | Price change | $284,000-2%$158/sqft |
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| 2/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 2/13/2015 | Pending sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 1/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 12/27/2014 | Pending sale | $289,900$161/sqft |
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| 12/4/2014 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$161/sqft |
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| 10/24/2014 | Price change | $299,900-9.1%$167/sqft |
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| 9/16/2014 | Price change | $329,900-5.7%$183/sqft |
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| 7/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $349,900+26.1%$194/sqft |
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| 12/29/2012 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 11/29/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 9/21/2000 | Sold | $277,500+73.4%$154/sqft |
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| 9/3/1996 | Sold | $160,000$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $46,171 +24.8% |
| 2023 | $7,806 +2.6% | $36,998 |
| 2022 | $7,610 +2.3% | $36,998 |
| 2021 | $7,440 +15.7% | $36,998 +28.2% |
| 2020 | $6,430 +12.8% | $28,864 -9.3% |
| 2019 | $5,702 +1.7% | $31,812 |
| 2018 | $5,605 +9.7% | $31,812 +17.3% |
| 2017 | $5,110 +3.6% | $27,113 |
| 2016 | $4,930 +9.9% | $27,113 |
| 2015 | $4,488 -0.4% | $27,113 +1% |
| 2014 | $4,504 +2.3% | $26,845 |
| 2013 | $4,404 +0.8% | $26,845 |
| 2012 | $4,369 -6.4% | $26,845 -18.3% |
| 2011 | $4,668 -12.8% | $32,848 -13% |
| 2010 | $5,355 +7.9% | $37,757 |
| 2009 | $4,962 +45.4% | $37,757 +23.8% |
| 2008 | $3,412 +5% | $30,499 |
| 2007 | $3,250 +0.8% | $30,499 |
| 2006 | $3,225 -9% | $30,499 +5.2% |
| 2005 | $3,542 +3.1% | $28,999 |
| 2004 | $3,435 +4% | $28,999 |
| 2003 | $3,302 -2.2% | $28,999 +40.7% |
| 2002 | $3,377 -5.4% | $20,617 |
| 2001 | $3,570 +22% | $20,617 |
| 2000 | $2,927 +0% | $20,617 +35.3% |
| 1999 | $2,927 | $15,236 |
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Neighborhood: Uptown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brennemann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Senn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brenneman Elementary School
- High: Senn 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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