Location, location, location! Welcome home to this beautifully refreshed 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit featuring updated kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a newly finished balcony. The spacious living room flows seamlessly into a sitting area and opens to a private balcony overlooking a charming courtyard. Both bedrooms offer generous closet space, large windows, and an abundance of natural light. The unit also includes 1 assigned parking space and a large storage area. Conveniently located near O'Hare, shopping, schools, restaurants, forest preserves, and just 20 minutes to downtown Chicago. A fantastic opportunity-don't miss it!
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$237,000
8519 W Catherine Ave Unit 279, Chicago, IL 60656
2beds
1,000sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
-- sqft lot
$237,400 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$1,758 Estimated rent
Home value
$237,400
$216,000 - $261,000
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Newly finished balconyLarge windowsSitting areaAbundance of natural lightUpdated kitchen cabinetsQuartz countertopsStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Edyta Morawska 312-307-0567,
HOMETRADE REALTY LLC,
Logan McAreavy 319-538-6101,
HOMETRADE REALTY LLC
Bought with:
Salko Dracic
American International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12634675
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X21
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 12111190261020
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $254 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,090
- Annual tax amount: $3,517
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $237,000-0.8%$237/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12634675 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Contingent | $239,000$239/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12634675 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,000+33.9%$239/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12634675 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2005 | Sold | $178,500$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,518 +28.3% | $17,509 +34.7% |
| 2023 | $2,743 +2.6% | $12,999 |
| 2022 | $2,674 +2.3% | $12,999 |
| 2021 | $2,614 +23.9% | $12,999 +37.3% |
| 2020 | $2,109 -0.2% | $9,469 -10% |
| 2019 | $2,115 +1.7% | $10,525 |
| 2018 | $2,079 +9.2% | $10,525 +19% |
| 2017 | $1,904 +7.5% | $8,846 |
| 2016 | $1,772 +9.3% | $8,846 |
| 2015 | $1,621 +5.3% | $8,846 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $1,540 +2% | $8,298 |
| 2013 | $1,509 +44.9% | $8,298 |
| 2012 | $1,041 -38.1% | $8,298 -33.1% |
| 2011 | $1,682 -2.3% | $12,400 |
| 2010 | $1,722 -19.6% | $12,400 -31.5% |
| 2009 | $2,143 +2.8% | $18,109 +7.5% |
| 2008 | $2,084 +3.2% | $16,839 |
| 2007 | $2,020 +0.8% | $16,839 |
| 2006 | $2,004 -2.2% | $16,839 +17.2% |
| 2005 | $2,050 +12.5% | $14,373 |
| 2004 | $1,823 +203.1% | $14,373 |
| 2003 | $601 -56.4% | $14,373 +36.7% |
| 2002 | $1,379 +89.5% | $10,513 |
| 2001 | $728 -8.8% | $10,513 |
| 2000 | $798 +0% | $10,513 +13.2% |
| 1999 | $798 | $9,284 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: O'Hare
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dirksen Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Taft High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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