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    659 W Cornelia Ave #3, Chicago, IL 60657

    2beds
    1,250sqft
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    $4,755/mo
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    Condominium, Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $476/sqft
    $350/mo HOA

    What's special

    Beautifully preserved built-in fireplaceIncredible natural lightVintage charmOversized farmhouse sinkSun-drenched front sunroomWelcoming foyerCustom cabinetry
    Welcome to East Lake View! This penthouse unit is one of a kind in one of the hottest and most sought out neighborhoods! Set in a charming vintage boutique building, this bright and beautifully updated 2BD/2BA + sun room home offers a rare combination of timeless character, modern comfort, and inviting both indoor and outdoor living. The welcoming foyer opens into a spacious living room featuring a beautifully preserved built-in fireplace, thoughtfully updated with a more contemporary aesthetic. Just beyond, the sun-drenched front sunroom is one of the home's special touches, offering the perfect spot for a home office, workout space, reading nook, or simply a quiet place to enjoy your morning coffee. Making your way through the home, you are welcomed by the owner's suite. This spacious primary suite which invites indirect sunlight and gives way to a newly gut-renovated owner's bathroom. At the heart of the home is a completely gut-renovated and expanded kitchen designed to bring people together. Featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a timeless stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an oversized farmhouse sink, and an impressive island with plenty of room for dining and entertaining, this space is as functional as it is beautiful. Just outside, a covered rear deck offers wonderful south and west exposures, overlooking a peaceful backyard filled with mature trees and greenery. It's a lovely setting for morning coffee, evening dinners, or relaxing at the end of the day. The second bedroom is equally inviting, with excellent sunlight and plenty of flexibility for guests, family, or a second workspace. The location of this unit is perfectly situated between Halsted and Broadway. This means you're just a short walk from the lakefront, neighborhood coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and public transportation. Additional perks include an impressively large separate storage which provides more than 200sqft to store any and all of your precious belongings. Easy street parking, nearby garage, and outdoor lot parking options are all available. Another recent enhancement is a brand new roof as of 2023. With this new roof, this unit exclusively has roof rights for those dreaming of creating their own rooftop retreat for this unit and which would intensely increase property value. Currently fully owner occupied but one unit is allowed to be rented out at a time which welcomes even an investor. HOAs are currently $350/month with no special assessments or planned projects. Vintage charm, thoughtful updates, incredible natural light, and outdoor spaces that are hard to find in this amazing neighborhood. Schedule your showing today!
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    Feras Abbas (312)671-1991,

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12801396MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Sun Room, Deck, Storage
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters), Bathroom (Full)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X10
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X10
      Deck
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X9
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 165 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15X11
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Island, Custom Cabinetry, 34 Inch or Lower Countertops, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 88 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X8
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 20 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 4X5
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 198 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X11
      Storage
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 176 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X8
      Sun room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 70 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10X7
      Heating
      • Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
      Features
      • Storage
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Windows: Double Pane Windows
      • Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft

      Property

      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
      Details
      • Parcel number: 14213040391006
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Major remodel year: 2007

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
      • Services included: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger
      • HOA fee: $350 monthly
      Location
      • Region: Chicago

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $476/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $422,850
      • Annual tax amount: $8,095
      • Date on market: 11/9/2026
      • Ownership: Condo

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/9/2026Listed for sale$595,000+29.3%$476/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12801396 Report a problem
        5/14/2021Sold$460,000+16.5%$368/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11026856 Report a problem
        4/29/2019Sold$395,000-1.3%$316/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10290258 Report a problem
        3/25/2019Pending sale$400,000$320/sqft
        Source: @properties #10290258 Report a problem
        3/20/2019Listed for sale$400,000+15.9%$320/sqft
        Source: @properties #10290258 Report a problem
        9/26/2012Sold$345,000-16.9%$276/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/26/2007Sold$415,000$332/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$7,834 -4.8%$42,285 +8.4%
        2023$8,228 +2.6%$38,999
        2022$8,021 +2.3%$38,999
        2021$7,842 -5.5%$38,999 +4.7%
        2020$8,297 +10.7%$37,247 -8.5%
        2019$7,493 +1.7%$40,726
        2018$7,366 -3%$40,726 +15.5%
        2017$7,591 +7.5%$35,261
        2016$7,062 +9.3%$35,261
        2015$6,461 -0.8%$35,261 +0.5%
        2014$6,513 +2%$35,101
        2013$6,384 +9.1%$35,101
        2012$5,851 -4.4%$35,101 -11.8%
        2011$6,122 -0.9%$39,798
        2010$6,180 +7.8%$39,798
        2009$5,731 +5.3%$39,798 0%
        2008$5,444 $39,799
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lake View

        Getting around

        94 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        84 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        89 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: 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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