Multiple Offers Received: Highest & Best Deadline Monday at 10am. This is Lakeview charm at its finest! Perched above street level for privacy (but with all the gorgeous views!), this sun-drenched corner 2-bed, 1-bath home is a true gem. Overlooking beautiful tree-lined Cornelia & Fremont streets, this first-floor unit is anything but ordinary. Step inside to find an inviting space bathed in natural light, with elegant newer windows, gleaming oak hardwood floors, and charming crown molding. Unit features include stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a brand-new in-unit washer/dryer, and a gas fireplace to cozy up next to. Just off the living room, a formal yet welcoming dining alcove sits framed by stunning bay windows, offering a picture-perfect view of the courtyard. Both bedrooms are spacious and boast open views of Fremont Street. And the location? Unbeatable! Wrigley Field is just around the corner, along with incredible restaurants & entertainment, shopping along the Southport Corridor, the lakefront bike path, and the lake itself! Easy public transportation downtown via the Addison red line stop or multiple buses nearby. Need parking? Two monthly rental options at the end of the block and permit street parking. Plus, central heat & A/C, a rear deck off the kitchen for summer grilling, and a pet-friendly building with a storage unit included. Investor friendly building with 12 month leases required. This is the best of Lakeview living-don't miss out!
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$415,000
861 W Cornelia Ave APT 1, Chicago, IL 60657
2beds
970sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
-- sqft lot
$443,700 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$2,797 Estimated rent
Home value
$443,700
$395,000 - $497,000
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Listing courtesy of:
Beau Shirley 773-426-8339,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
James D'Astice
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12298428
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Site, Leased
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 14204100571003
- Special conditions: Corporate Relo
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $286 monthly
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $415,000+9.2%$428/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12298428 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Contingent | $379,900$392/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12298428 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $379,900+10.1%$392/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12298428 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2022 | Sold | $345,000+0.3%$356/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11338225 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2022 | Contingent | $344,000$355/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11338225 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $344,000+11.3%$355/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11338225 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2020 | Listing removed | $3,060$3/sqft |
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| 8/18/2020 | Price change | $3,060-10%$3/sqft |
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| 7/30/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,400$4/sqft |
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| 6/5/2018 | Sold | $309,000+14.7%$319/sqft |
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| 5/1/2002 | Sold | $269,500+34.4%$278/sqft |
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| 7/7/2000 | Sold | $200,500$207/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $32,844 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $6,052 -8% | $31,999 |
| 2022 | $6,582 +2.3% | $31,999 |
| 2021 | $6,435 +11.4% | $31,999 +23.4% |
| 2020 | $5,776 +1.8% | $25,926 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $5,674 +15.8% | $28,241 |
| 2018 | $4,900 -6.1% | $28,241 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $5,219 +3.7% | $27,619 |
| 2016 | $5,032 +9.9% | $27,619 |
| 2015 | $4,580 +12.1% | $27,619 +12.3% |
| 2014 | $4,085 +2.3% | $24,585 |
| 2013 | $3,993 +0.7% | $24,585 |
| 2012 | $3,964 -7.7% | $24,585 -13.8% |
| 2011 | $4,296 +5.1% | $28,530 |
| 2010 | $4,086 +14% | $28,530 |
| 2009 | $3,583 +2.8% | $28,530 +2.9% |
| 2008 | $3,486 +3.2% | $27,725 |
| 2007 | $3,378 +0.8% | $27,725 |
| 2006 | $3,352 -5.1% | $27,725 +7.6% |
| 2005 | $3,534 -15.2% | $25,757 |
| 2004 | $4,166 | $25,757 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Nettelhorst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Lake View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Nettelhorst Elementary 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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