853 Carmen Avenue, Uptown, Chicago, Illinois 60640


$359,000

For Sale
Status: Contingent
Sqft: 0
Cost/Sqft:
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1918
Property Taxes: $4,642
Days On Market: 12
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Bright, spacious 3-bedroom condo with oversized bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and an open floor plan that lives large. The extra-large living room, with a flexible layout, opens into the separate dining room. All ideal for hosting, with a pass-through window from the kitchen and a built-in buffet with additional storage. The unit offers generous closet space throughout, plus large additional storage in the building. Primary bathroom with an en-suite bathroom. Move-in ready! The updated kitchen features new sleek quartz countertops (2026), a new refrigerator (2026), a newer stove (2022), a dishwasher (2018), and a water filtration system. Windows on all sides of the unit offer a wonderful cross breeze during warmer months. Practical features include an in-unit washer (2026) and dryer, gas forced-air heat, and central A/C for year-round comfort. Location highlights include Lake Michigan 2 blocks away, a scenic park less than half a block from the front door, Mariano's grocery, Montrose Beach, the Lakefront Trail, the lakeside jogging/bike path, and a dog park. Easy transit access: Red and Purple Line trains; buses 147 Express, 136, 146, and 148. Walkable to the best of Uptown, Andersonville, and Edgewater, like the Aragon and Riviera Theaters, Green Mill Lounge, and a strong local dining and nightlife scene. Pet-friendly building.

Property Specifics

Condos/Townhomes
4
1918
No
Cook
568 / Monthly
12638016
14084080381006

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
13 Mar, 2008 Sold $275,000 MRED MLS
11 Feb, 2008 Under contract $290,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $299,900 MRED MLS
2 Jul, 2007 Listed for sale $345,000 MRED MLS
6 Apr, 2015 Under contract $0 MRED MLS
31 Mar, 2015 Listed for sale $0 MRED MLS
20 Dec, 2024 Under contract $0 MRED MLS
30 Oct, 2024 Listed for sale $0 MRED MLS
1 Jun, 2026 Under contract $359,000 MRED MLS
28 May, 2026 Listed for sale $359,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

COMMON
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2008 $2,054
2026 $4,642

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