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Kate Waddell

Broker
kate@kateproperty.com
M: 773-517-2666
O: 312-319-1168

Social Media

Specialties

Relocation, Buyer's Agent, Agent, Consulting, Luxury Real Estate, Property Management, Investment Real Estate

Education

Louisiana State University 1999 – 2000
Illinois State University - Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education Teaching 1997 – 2001
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master’s Degree 2001 – 2003
About Kate
Kate has been a top-producing Broker since her real estate career began in 2006. She has been named a top 1% Broker by the Chicago Association of Realtors every year since 2009. She has 
consistently been ranked by The Wall Street /Real Trends annual as one of America’s Top 250 Real Estate Professionals and one of the Top 50 in Chicago. The Kate Waddell Group specializes in Chicago's condo, townhouse, and single-family home markets, where they have set numerous industry-wide record-shattering prices. With over $500 million in career sales, Kate is known as a trusted and respected advisor amongst her client family.
 
Kate is a Chicago Neighborhoods expert, focusing on neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Old Town, Gold Coast, Logan Square, West Loop, River North, River West, Streeterville, Uptown, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, and Roscoe Village. Her thirst for knowledge has made her extremely well-versed in the Chicago market. Kate also frequently supports her clients that are moving to the nearby Chicagoland suburbs.
  
Personal referrals continue to be Kate's main source of business, and she takes her commitment to her clients seriously. With a proven record for negotiation and a drive to succeed, Kate has consistently sold her listings in under-average market time, netting her clients the highest possible price. Kate listens to her buyers' needs and wants; and then finds them their dream home, all the while making the process straightforward and fun. Kate is a conscientious team player who aggressively works on behalf of her clients, always in the spirit of a win-win for all parties. 

The Kate Waddell Group consists of 6 experienced professionals, each with general market strength as well as mastery and specialization in a specific area. 
This extraordinary team flawlessly manages every aspect of client engagement.

Kate graduated with her Master's degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. She began her career in elementary education, teaching for five years. Kate is actively involved in supporting Owls Lacrosse and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Kate Waddell’s Listings

a view of a house with potted plants and a tree
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and view of kitchen
a living room with furniture window and flat screen tv
a view of a room with furniture and wooden floor
a large kitchen with a table and chairs
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink a stove and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and stove
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and refrigerator
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and mirror
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bedroom with a large bed and a large window
a bathroom with a double vanity sink toilet and a mirror
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed a desk and chair
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
a living room with furniture
a living room with furniture
a backyard with wooden fence and large trees
a view of a house with a yard and furniture
$1,050,000 | 3129 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
1/24
Listed By CompassPending

$1,050,000

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

3129 West Belden Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647

a front view of a house with a garden
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a window
a living room with furniture and wooden floor
a dining room with wooden floor a chandelier a wooden table and chairs
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of entryway with wooden floor and stairs
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink a refrigerator a kitchen island a stove and a wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a dining table chairs refrigerator and cabinets
a kitchen with a stove a refrigerator a sink dishwasher with a dining table and chairs
a open kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a refrigerator
a living room with furniture fireplace and flat screen tv
a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a fireplace
a living room with furniture kitchen view and a dining table
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a room with a table and chair
a view of a hallway with wooden floor and a potted plant
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a large window
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bedroom with a bed and a large window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink a toilet a mirror and shower
a kitchen with a sink a stove and cabinets
a balcony with wooden floor
a living room with furniture and a window
a view of a room with gym equipment
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of empty room
a view of room with furniture and stairs
a spacious bedroom with a bed and a couch
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet and shower
a view of wooden deck
a view of a house with a yard and deck
a view of a back yard of the house
a picture of a very nice looking hallway
a picture of a wall with white wall painting
$975,000 | 2852 West Fletcher Street, Chicago, IL 60618
$975,000 | 2852 West Fletcher Street, Chicago, IL 60618
1/37
Listed By CompassContingent

$975,000

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.07
Acres

2852 West Fletcher Street, Chicago, IL 60618

$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
$880,000 | 1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614
1/20
Listed By CompassContingent

$880,000

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

1719 North Halsted Street, Unit B, Chicago, IL 60614

$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
$700,000 | 740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525
1/22
Listed By CompassPending

$700,000

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

740 South Ashland Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525

a view of a building with a large windows
a front view of a brick building
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a dining room with furniture window wooden floor
a dining room with furniture wooden floor and a chandelier
a kitchen with granite countertop wooden cabinets stainless steel appliances and a refrigerator
a kitchen with a sink stove and microwave
a view of an empty room
a bedroom with a bed furniture and a window
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bedroom with furniture and wooden floor
a room with furniture and baby on a table
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink toilet a mirror and shower
a view of a chairs setting on the roof deck
a view of a cars park in front of building
$499,000 | 920 West Windsor Avenue, Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60640
1/19
Listed By CompassContingent

$499,000

3
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

920 West Windsor Avenue, Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60640

$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
$325,000 | 1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657
1/17
Listed By CompassPending

$325,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

1636 West Melrose Street, Unit 405, Chicago, IL 60657

$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
$325,000 | 1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660
1/17
Listed By CompassOpen: 3/14 12:00PM - 02:00PM

$325,000

2
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet

1215 West Rosemont Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60660

Kate Waddell’s Transactions

Past Sales
a view of a building and a street

$14,100,000

64
Bedrooms
0.43
Acres

1822-1832 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60613

a front view of house with yard and trees around

$3,387,871

6
Bedrooms
6,496
Square Feet
0.40
Acres

315 Abbotsford Road, Kenilworth, IL 60043

a view of a building from a balcony

$3,386,746

4
Bedrooms
3,660
Square Feet

21 North May Street, Unit 1102, Chicago, IL 60607

a front view of a building

$3,250,000

6
Bedrooms
5,600
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

2744 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

$3,175,000 | 21 North May Street, Unit 1104, Chicago, IL 60607

$3,175,000

3
Bedrooms

21 North May Street, Unit 1104, Chicago, IL 60607

front view of a building

$2,999,000

3
Bedrooms
3,395
Square Feet

21 North May Street, Unit 1104, Chicago, IL 60607

front view of a house with a yard

$2,875,000

6
Bedrooms
10,871
Square Feet
0.64
Acres

506 Sheridan Road, Kenilworth, IL 60043

a front view of a house with yard and green space

$2,875,000

5
Bedrooms
6,600
Square Feet
0.68
Acres

841 South County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521

a front view of a house with a yard and trees

$2,500,000

7
Bedrooms
0.20
Acres

1104 Ashland Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

front view of a house with a yard

$2,310,000

5
Bedrooms

2665 North Geneva Terrace, Chicago, IL 60614

$2,149,999 | 2101 West Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

$2,149,999

6
Bedrooms
4,300
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

2101 West Sunnyside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

$2,125,000 | 1648 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657

$2,125,000

6
Bedrooms
6,000
Square Feet
0.08
Acres

1648 West Surf Street, Chicago, IL 60657

a front view of a house with a yard

$2,075,000

5
Bedrooms
4,807
Square Feet
0.33
Acres

312 Forest Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521

a front view of a house with garden

$2,070,000

6
Bedrooms
5,975
Square Feet
0.25
Acres

2432 Pomona Lane, Wilmette, IL 60091

$2,030,000 | 500 Hawthorn Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093

$2,030,000

6
Bedrooms
5,400
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

500 Hawthorn Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093

a view of a yard in front of house

$2,000,000

5
Bedrooms
4,668
Square Feet
1.40
Acres

407 Brierhill Road, Deerfield, IL 60015

$1,950,622 | 1109 West Washington Boulevard, Unit 3A, Chicago, IL 60607

$1,950,622

3
Bedrooms

1109 West Washington Boulevard, Unit 3A, Chicago, IL 60607

a front view of a house with a yard

$1,935,000

5
Bedrooms
4,835
Square Feet
0.13
Acres

4516 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Past Rentals
front view of a house

$7,000

5
Bedrooms

1932 North Hudson Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60614

front view of a house

$6,000

4
Bedrooms

1122 West Diversey Parkway, Unit 3E, Chicago, IL 60614

a front view of a house with large windows

$6,000

3
Bedrooms

2129 North Magnolia Avenue, Unit A, Chicago, IL 60614

a kitchen with a stove a sink dishwasher and a refrigerator

$5,700

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet

728 West Jackson Boulevard, Unit 914, Chicago, IL 60661

$5,600 | 2015 West Armitage Avenue, Unit 4, Chicago, IL 60647

$5,600

3
Bedrooms

2015 West Armitage Avenue, Unit 4, Chicago, IL 60647

a view of a large multi story building

$5,324

2
Bedrooms
1,415
Square Feet

2 West Delaware Place, Unit 2306, Chicago, IL 60610

front view of a house

$5,100

2
Bedrooms

2541 North Wayne Avenue, Unit 3N, Chicago, IL 60614

a front view of a building

$5,050

3
Bedrooms
1,775
Square Feet

757 North Orleans Street, Unit 2204, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,500 | 1316 West Melrose Street, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657

$4,500

4
Bedrooms
2,400
Square Feet

1316 West Melrose Street, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60657

a view of a tall building

$4,400

2
Bedrooms
1,391
Square Feet

740 West Fulton Street, Unit 613, Chicago, IL 60661

$4,350 | 1353 North Bell Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60622

$4,350

3
Bedrooms

1353 North Bell Avenue, Unit 2, Chicago, IL 60622

$4,275 | 757 North Orleans Street, Unit 2204, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,275

3
Bedrooms
1,775
Square Feet

757 North Orleans Street, Unit 2204, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,200 | 500 West Superior Street, Unit 1806, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,200

2
Bedrooms
1,100
Square Feet

500 West Superior Street, Unit 1806, Chicago, IL 60654

a front view of a building with a street

$4,150

3
Bedrooms
1,929
Square Feet

2246 West Lawrence Avenue, Unit 401, Chicago, IL 60625

an aerial view of a residential apartment building with a yard

$4,125

3
Bedrooms

1928 West Crystal Street, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60622

$4,050 | 501 North Clinton Street, Unit 2805, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,050

2
Bedrooms

501 North Clinton Street, Unit 2805, Chicago, IL 60654

$4,000 | 1755 North Damen Avenue, Unit 303, Chicago, IL 60647

$4,000

3
Bedrooms
2,000
Square Feet

1755 North Damen Avenue, Unit 303, Chicago, IL 60647

a view of a building

$4,000

2
Bedrooms
1,100
Square Feet

500 West Superior Street, Unit 1806, Chicago, IL 60654