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Property Description
Welcome to East Lake View! This penthouse unit is one of a kind in one of the hottest and most sought out neighborhoods! Set in a charming vintage boutique building, this bright and beautifully updated 2BD/2BA + sun room home offers a rare combination of timeless character, modern comfort, and inviting both indoor and outdoor living. The welcoming foyer opens into a spacious living room featuring a beautifully preserved built-in fireplace, thoughtfully updated with a more contemporary aesthetic. Just beyond, the sun-drenched front sunroom is one of the home's special touches, offering the perfect spot for a home office, workout space, reading nook, or simply a quiet place to enjoy your morning coffee. Making your way through the home, you are welcomed by the owner's suite. This spacious primary suite which invites indirect sunlight and gives way to a newly gut-renovated owner's bathroom. At the heart of the home is a completely gut-renovated and expanded kitchen designed to bring people together. Featuring custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a timeless stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an oversized farmhouse sink, and an impressive island with plenty of room for dining and entertaining, this space is as functional as it is beautiful. Just outside, a covered rear deck offers wonderful south and west exposures, overlooking a peaceful backyard filled with mature trees and greenery. It's a lovely setting for morning coffee, evening dinners, or relaxing at the end of the day. The second bedroom is equally inviting, with excellent sunlight and plenty of flexibility for guests, family, or a second workspace. The location of this unit is perfectly situated between Halsted and Broadway. This means you're just a short walk from the lakefront, neighborhood coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and public transportation. Additional perks include an impressively large separate storage which provides more than 200sqft to store any and all of your precious belongings. Easy street parking, nearby garage, and outdoor lot parking options are all available. Another recent enhancement is a brand new roof as of 2023. With this new roof, this unit exclusively has roof rights for those dreaming of creating their own rooftop retreat for this unit and which would intensely increase property value. Currently fully owner occupied but one unit is allowed to be rented out at a time which welcomes even an investor. HOAs are currently $350/month with no special assessments or planned projects. Vintage charm, thoughtful updates, incredible natural light, and outdoor spaces that are hard to find in this amazing neighborhood. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 659 W Cornelia Ave #3
General
- Price: $595,000
- HOA FEE: $350/month
- Taxes: $8,095 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12801396
- Updated: 11/9/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, European Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
Location
- Area: CHI - Lake View
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake View
- Driving Directions: Halsted to Cornelia, east to property.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
- High School: Lake View High School
- Private School: Lake View High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 999lbs.
- Mgmt. Company: Self-Managed
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 3
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 1,250
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2007
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 6
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: COMMON
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $350
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Tax Amount: $8,095
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Property ID: 14213040391006
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Schools
Schools serving 659 W Cornelia Ave #3
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nettelhorst Elementary School 3252 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Lake View High School 4015 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 659 W Cornelia Ave #3
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/09/2026
Listed
$595,000
29.35%
MLS
4/23/2021
Sold
$460,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 659 W Cornelia Ave #3
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,228
—
$42,285
8%
2023
$8,228
3%
$38,999
—
2022
$8,021
2%
$38,999
—
2021
$7,842
-5%
$38,999
5%
2020
$8,297
13%
$37,247
-9%
2018
$7,366
-2%
$40,726
—
2019
$7,493
-1%
$40,726
15%
2017
$7,591
7%
$35,261
—
2016
$7,062
9%
$35,261
—
2015
$6,461
-1%
$35,261
—
2014
$6,513
2%
$35,101
—
2013
$6,384
9%
$35,101
—
2012
$5,851
—
$35,101
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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659 W Cornelia Avenue #3, Chicago, IL 60657 (MLS# 12801396) is a Condo property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 659 W Cornelia Avenue #3 is currently listed for $595,000 and was received on November 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 659 W Cornelia Avenue #3? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in LakeView? You can browse all LakeView real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
