Great sq ft for the price. Enjoy this condo as is or rehab and make it your own. Awesome Uptown location with Lake Michigan less than 2 blocks away and the park a 1/2 block from the front door. Sun-filled (with north, south, east and west exposures) 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, condo w/ generously sized bedrooms (2 of the rooms fit king-size beds). One unit per floor. The open floor plan makes this space great for entertaining. Enjoy an L-shaped living/dining room, tons of closets, hardwood floors & huge additional storage in building. In-unit washer & dryer, gas forced heat & central A/C. 1800 sq ft. Close to dog park, playground, lake, jogging path, red & purple line trains & buses (147 Express & 136, 146, 148) and Mariano's grocery store. Pet and investor-friendly building. Uptown, Andersonville & Edgewater living is ideal with all it has to offer with the Lakefront Trail, Montrose & Foster Beaches, Riviera Theater, Green Mill Lounge & more! Deeded parking for sale in the area for $21-29K. Rental parking at 5051 N Broadway St Chicago, IL 60640 for $116/month (check Parqex app). Solid condo being sold in as-is condition. Loft
Sold for $305,000
$305,000
853 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
3beds
1,800sqft
Condo
Built in 1918
-- sqft lot
$315,700 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$3,589 Estimated rent
Home value
$315,700
$284,000 - $350,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 7,150 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 14084080381007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $348 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $313,760
- Annual tax amount: $5,642
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Sold | $305,000+22.5%$169/sqft |
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| 12/16/2020 | Sold | $249,000$138/sqft |
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| 5/28/2020 | Sold | $249,000$138/sqft |
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| 3/25/2020 | Pending sale | $249,000$138/sqft |
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| 3/14/2020 | Price change | $249,000-12.6%$138/sqft |
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| 2/12/2020 | Price change | $285,000-4.7%$158/sqft |
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| 1/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $299,000+8.7%$166/sqft |
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| 11/5/2015 | Listing removed | $1,750$1/sqft |
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| 10/20/2015 | Price change | $1,750-5.4%$1/sqft |
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| 8/13/2015 | Listed for rent | $1,850$1/sqft |
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| 3/13/2008 | Sold | $275,000+93%$153/sqft |
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| 10/21/1999 | Sold | $142,500$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,642 +23.3% | $31,376 +25.5% |
| 2023 | $4,575 -11% | $24,999 |
| 2022 | $5,142 +2.3% | $24,999 |
| 2021 | $5,027 +21.8% | $24,999 +35% |
| 2020 | $4,126 +0.6% | $18,520 -9.3% |
| 2019 | $4,101 +1.7% | $20,412 |
| 2018 | $4,032 +1.5% | $20,412 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $3,972 +7.5% | $18,449 |
| 2016 | $3,695 +9.3% | $18,449 |
| 2015 | $3,381 -0.2% | $18,449 +1% |
| 2014 | $3,389 +2% | $18,266 |
| 2013 | $3,322 +1.4% | $18,266 |
| 2012 | $3,278 -31.4% | $18,266 -38.1% |
| 2011 | $4,780 -0.4% | $29,497 |
| 2010 | $4,800 +4.4% | $29,497 |
| 2009 | $4,600 +11.3% | $29,497 +2.4% |
| 2008 | $4,131 +1% | $28,800 |
| 2007 | $4,090 -1.1% | $28,800 |
| 2006 | $4,134 +47.7% | $28,800 +68.2% |
| 2005 | $2,798 +1% | $17,126 |
| 2004 | $2,770 +2.2% | $17,126 |
| 2003 | $2,710 +6.8% | $17,126 +21.3% |
| 2002 | $2,537 +3.8% | $14,123 |
| 2001 | $2,446 +67.7% | $14,123 |
| 2000 | $1,458 -0.7% | $14,123 +86% |
| 1999 | $1,468 | $7,591 |
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Neighborhood: Uptown
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- 853 W Carmen Ave