1601 W School St, Unit 511

1,300 Sq. Ft.
$322 / Sq. Ft.
1,300
Sq. Ft.
$322
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Location, loft vibes, and city views - this one has it all! In the heart of Lakeview, this spacious 1BD/1BA loft condo has been meticulously maintained. Features include 13' ceilings, hardwood floors, tall windows throughout that fill the space with natural light, and a great-sized balcony. The large fully enclosed bedroom offers two large closets and enough space to fit a small office. In-unit laundry, central HVAC, one-car garage, and storage unit. Unbeatable access to Southport Corridor, Wrigley,...Location, loft vibes, and city views - this one has it all! In the heart of Lakeview, this spacious 1BD/1BA loft condo has been meticulously maintained. Features include 13' ceilings, hardwood floors, tall windows throughout that fill the space with natural light, and a great-sized balcony. The large fully enclosed bedroom offers two large closets and enough space to fit a small office. In-unit laundry, central HVAC, one-car garage, and storage unit. Unbeatable access to Southport Corridor, Wrigley, shopping, dining, and CTA.
  1. Listed by Leopoldo Gutierrez • Redfin Corporation
    P: (786)-622-6882 leopoldo.gutierrez@redfin.com

Sold By Studio Oakley Managment

Property Details for 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

Area
CHI - Lake View
Township
Lake View
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: 01/17/2026 02:02 AM

Property Details for 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

StatusClosed
MLS #12516630
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,200 / year
HOA Fees$563 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1915
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

Building/Complex1601 W School StFloor5Stories7Residences79Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details999Year Built1915

Payment Calculator

$2,950 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,037

Property Taxes

$350

HOA Dues

$563

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Additional Pet Rent, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, West, City
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator, Storage, Sundeck
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: Condo
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Security System
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Roof Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1994
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 7
  • Total # Units in Building: 80.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Concrete
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Non-Smoking Building
  • North Coordinate: 3300
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1601
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Management Company: The Building Group
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-11-12T21:01:02
  • Photos Count: 23
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 11-13-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 24X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: 20X19
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X19

Property History for 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927266667

$418,000

+1.1% / yr

Jan 15, 2026

Sold

MRED #12516630

$418,000
Nov 17, 2025

Pending

MRED #12516630

Nov 17, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12516630

Nov 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12516630

$385,000
Oct 16, 2014

Sold

MRED #08712994

$320,000
Sep 10, 2014

Pending

MRED #08712994

Aug 27, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08712994

$324,900
May 1, 2007

Sold

MRED #06407081

$338,000
Apr 27, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #219839467

$338,000
Mar 20, 2007

Pending

MRED #06407081

Feb 9, 2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06407081

$342,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1927266667

$418,000

+1.1% / yr

01/15/2026

Sold

MRED #12516630

$418,000
11/17/2025

Pending

MRED #12516630

11/17/2025

Contingent

MRED #12516630

11/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12516630

$385,000
10/16/2014

Sold

MRED #08712994

$320,000
09/10/2014

Pending

MRED #08712994

08/27/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08712994

$324,900
05/01/2007

Sold

MRED #06407081

$338,000
04/27/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #219839467

$338,000
03/20/2007

Pending

MRED #06407081

02/09/2007

Listed (Active)

MRED #06407081

$342,000

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

Public Records for 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

Taxable ValueLand$2,151Additions$33,888Total$36,039
Tax Record2023$4,200 ($350 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,263 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,263 SqFtLot Size14,700 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1910CountyCOOKAPN14-19-426-042-1049Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1601 West School Street, Unit 511

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Burley Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Lake View High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

York Alternative High School
Public9 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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