Just steps from beautiful Margate Park and the lake, you will fine this incredibly bright and unique top floor gem: 861 W Carmen Ave Unit 3E. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath penthouse spans the full south-side of the building and features 20 (!) windows w/ south, east and west exposures. Enjoy rich real hardwood flooring throughout the refreshingly unique floor plan. Huge living room offers plenty of flexible space for relaxing and entertaining, with lovely treetop/neighborhood views. This flows into the sunny separate dining area, which showcases a gorgeous restored vintage built-in buffet. The open, updated white kitchen offers an abundance of white cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The private outdoor space off the kitchen is perfect for grilling. On the west side of the unit, find the massive primary bedroom, with generous space for a king bed and plenty of room to be creative with office and lounging furniture; there is also a large built-out walk-in closet! Down the hall, find the laundry closet with the high-efficiency washer/dryer combo machine. Both the full bathroom and powder room have been meticulously rehabbed with designer finishes. A good-sized second bedroom with another walk-in closet completes this amazing condo. Additional spacious storage room is included! Central heat and air, with brand-new AC and 2017 furnace with regular maintenance. Wonderful location: walk just east to the park and lake, and a few blocks west to the Argyle red line stop. Enjoy all the great restaurants along Argyle and Broadway, and take a short stroll to ever-popular Andersonville for shopping/dining/entertainment. *** Note: due to pending building projects, cash or portfolio loan financing will likely be needed here. Property is currently leased through July 2025.
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$263,000
861 W Carmen Ave #3E, Chicago, IL 60640
2beds
1,158sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$280,600 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$3,118 Estimated rent
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$280,600
$250,000 - $314,000
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Designer finishesTop floorGood-sized second bedroomRestored vintage built-in buffetAbundance of white cabinetsPrivate outdoor spaceSunny separate dining area
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Listed by:
Brady Miller 773-977-8553,
Cadence Realty
Bought with:
Patrick Cogan
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12210705
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Storage, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,158 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
Details
- Parcel number: 14084080381009
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- 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, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $435 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $313,760
- Annual tax amount: $5,275
- Date on market: 2/11/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2025 | Sold | $263,000-19.1%$227/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Pending sale | $325,000$281/sqft |
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| 3/23/2025 | Contingent | $325,000$281/sqft |
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| 2/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $325,000$281/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Listing removed | $325,000$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12186000 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $325,000+32.9%$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12186000 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/1/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Sold | $244,500+32.5%$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10304496 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2012 | Sold | $184,500+21%$159/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #07967617_60640_3E Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/1999 | Sold | $152,500$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $31,376 +25.5% |
| 2023 | $5,275 +2.6% | $24,999 |
| 2022 | $5,142 +2.3% | $24,999 |
| 2021 | $5,027 +21.8% | $24,999 +35% |
| 2020 | $4,126 +20.9% | $18,520 -9.3% |
| 2019 | $3,412 +1.7% | $20,412 |
| 2018 | $3,353 -15.6% | $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 +17.4% | $18,266 |
| 2012 | $2,830 -31.4% | $18,266 -38.1% |
| 2011 | $4,125 -14.1% | $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 +36.4% | $14,123 +86% |
| 1999 | $1,069 | $7,591 |
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Neighborhood: Uptown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mccutcheon Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Senn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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