Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds900 sqft$172/sqft
8538 W Catherine Ave, Unit R1S, Chicago, IL 60656
CondoProperty Type
1974Year Built
$172/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$185/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful and tastefully remodeled 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Unit features hardwood floors throughout, SS appliances, granite counter-tops and much more. New windows and balcony doors with lifetime warranty! Central heating and cooling system easily controlled by advanced Nest system. Open floor plan and a balcony for grilling. Outdoor assigned parking space and additional storage in the basement are included. This is well maintained building with low assessment and taxes. Walking distance to Blue...Beautiful and tastefully remodeled 2 bedroom 1 bath condo. Unit features hardwood floors throughout, SS appliances, granite counter-tops and much more. New windows and balcony doors with lifetime warranty! Central heating and cooling system easily controlled by advanced Nest system. Open floor plan and a balcony for grilling. Outdoor assigned parking space and additional storage in the basement are included. This is well maintained building with low assessment and taxes. Walking distance to Blue line and easy access to highways and O'Hare airport. Do not miss this ready to move in unit!

    Sold By Classic Realty Group, Inc.

    • Listed by: Srdan Sterleman 773.503.6742 sterleman84@yahoo.com;ssrealestate@yahoo.com • RE/MAX City
    Listing closed: 04/06/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10609182

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $180,500

    Avg days on market

    18

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.6%

    Chicago, IL

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    Property Information for 8538 West Catherine Avenue, Unit R1S

    Property Details
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Taxes: $1,613 / year
    • MLS Type: Attached Single / Condo
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: CHI - O'Hare
    • Township: Jefferson
    • Ownership: Condo
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Electric, Forced Air
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    Building Information
    • Building/Complex: 8538 W Catherine Ave
    • Stories: 3
    • Residences: 18
    • Pet Policy: Allowed
    • Pet Policy Details: 0
    • Year Built: 1974
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 299
    • High School District: 299
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces
    • Parking On Site: true
    Pet Information
    • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
    • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
    • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
    • Num Of Rooms: 5
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Unit Floor Level: 1
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: None
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: Condo
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2016
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 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: 3
    • Total # Units in Building: 18.0
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 5400
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 8538
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Management: Self-Management
    • Management Company: Birchtree Manor Association
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2020-02-23T23:17:27
    • Photos Count: 17
    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: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X8
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 3X3
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 11X14

    Property History for 8538 West Catherine Avenue, Unit R1S

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 6, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10609182

    $155,000
    Apr 1, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #666155741

    $155,000

    +11.2% / yr

    Feb 25, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10609182

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/06/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10609182

    $155,000
    04/01/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #666155741

    $155,000

    +11.2% / yr

    02/25/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10609182

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

    Public Records for 8538 West Catherine Avenue, Unit R1S

    Taxable ValueLand$2,524Additions$10,936Total$13,460
    Tax Record2023$2,254 ($188 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds2Stories3Lot Size18,277 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1979CountyCOOKAPN12-11-121-038-1013

    Schools near 8538 West Catherine Avenue, Unit R1S

    This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 7 to 12
    Public - PK to 3
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Dirksen Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Taft High School
    Public7 to 12

    Beard Elementary School
    PublicPK to 3

    Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
    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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