1224 W Van Buren St, Unit 809

$510,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,430 Sq. Ft.
$357 / Sq. Ft.
1,430
Sq. Ft.
$357
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the crown jewel of Van Buren Lofts, an expansive south facing 3 bed, 2 bath PENTHOUSE that stands as the largest floor plan in the building. Soaring 12 foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows fill the home with sunlight throughout the day, making even the chilliest Chicago winter days feel warm, bright and cheerful. Enjoy two private balconies, ideal for morning coffee or sunset unwinding, with seamless indoor outdoor flow from both the living space and the primary suite....Welcome to the crown jewel of Van Buren Lofts, an expansive south facing 3 bed, 2 bath PENTHOUSE that stands as the largest floor plan in the building. Soaring 12 foot ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows fill the home with sunlight throughout the day, making even the chilliest Chicago winter days feel warm, bright and cheerful. Enjoy two private balconies, ideal for morning coffee or sunset unwinding, with seamless indoor outdoor flow from both the living space and the primary suite. The updated chef's kitchen impresses with white cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, a sprawling island with counter height seating, tiled backsplash, and a pantry. The space flows into a generous living area anchored by a gas fireplace, perfect for curling up by the fire on a cozy night in. The enclosed king-sized primary suite offers a serene retreat, complete with a massive walk-in closet, dual vanities in the en-suite bath, and direct access to your private balcony. The flexible layout includes a spacious enclosed second bedroom and a versatile third bedroom, ideal for guests, or home office. Extras include: in-unit laundry, newer HVAC system, massive private storage room off of your rear balcony. Deeded garage parking is $25,000 and optional. But who needs to drive in this highly walkable location with the West Loop and Fulton Market as your personal backyard; offering endless opportunities to be soaked in culture, world class restaurants, bars, shops, parks, public transportation, Rush, UIC, I-290, I-94 and all in one of the city's most coveted school districts, Skinner! Ideal for owner-occupant or investor!

Listing Agent

  1. Michele Clark

    Michele Clark

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    elle.clark@compass.com

    P: (734)-330-3774

Sold By RE/MAX Cornerstone

Property Details for 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

Area
CHI - Near West Side
Township
West Chicago
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 07:58 PM

Property Details for 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

StatusClosed
MLS #12506064
Days on Market11
Taxes$8,804 / year
HOA Fees$704 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built2007
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

Building/Complex1224 W Van Buren StFloor8Stories8Residences189Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details999Year Built2007

Payment Calculator

$3,958 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,520

Property Taxes

$734

HOA Dues

$704

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Skinner Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Deeded Garage Cost: $25,000.00
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Deeded, Attached, Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Doorman, Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Pantry, Quartz Counters
  • Common Area Amenities: Door Person, Elevator, Exercise Room, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: Condo,Condo-Loft
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Gas Cooktop
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Roof Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, Condo-Loft
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 8
  • Total # Units in Building: 189.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 400
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1224
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Management Company: First Service Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 4X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X15
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 4X8
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 5X17

Property History for 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Sold

MRED #12506064

$510,000
Nov 8, 2025

Pending

MRED #12506064

Nov 8, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12506064

Oct 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12506064

$494,000
Oct 29, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12502863

$519,000
Oct 23, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12449204

$535,000
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502863

$519,000
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12449204

$535,000
Aug 18, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12421302

$525,000
Jul 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12421302

$525,000
Jun 3, 2022

Sold

MRED #11387479

$500,000
May 4, 2022

Pending

MRED #11387479

May 3, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11387479

Apr 27, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11367702

$515,000
Apr 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11387479

$500,000
Apr 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11367702

$515,000
Jun 29, 2015

Sold

MRED #08929494

$384,900
May 26, 2015

Pending

MRED #08929494

May 21, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08929494

$359,900
Apr 1, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08872731

$359,900
Mar 26, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08872731

$359,900
Nov 15, 2007

Sold

MRED #06549381

$447,330
Sep 10, 2007

Pending

MRED #06549381

Jun 12, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06549381

$449,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Sold

MRED #12506064

$510,000
11/08/2025

Pending

MRED #12506064

11/08/2025

Contingent

MRED #12506064

10/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12506064

$494,000
10/29/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12502863

$519,000
10/23/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12449204

$535,000
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502863

$519,000
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12449204

$535,000
08/18/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12421302

$525,000
07/29/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12421302

$525,000
06/03/2022

Sold

MRED #11387479

$500,000
05/04/2022

Pending

MRED #11387479

05/03/2022

Contingent

MRED #11387479

04/27/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11367702

$515,000
04/27/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11387479

$500,000
04/06/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11367702

$515,000
06/29/2015

Sold

MRED #08929494

$384,900
05/26/2015

Pending

MRED #08929494

05/21/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08929494

$359,900
04/01/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08872731

$359,900
03/26/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08872731

$359,900
11/15/2007

Sold

MRED #06549381

$447,330
09/10/2007

Pending

MRED #06549381

06/12/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06549381

$449,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

Taxable ValueLand$813Additions$38,803Total$39,616
Tax Record2023$8,387 ($699 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleCondominiumCountyCOOKAPN17-17-117-045-1096

Schools near 1224 West Van Buren Street, Unit 809

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Skinner Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Wells Community Academy High School
Public9 to 12

Chicago World Language Academy
PublicK to 8

Young Magnet High School
Public7 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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