1528 N Paulina St APT C, Chicago, IL, 60622
About This Home
Located in the heart of Wicker Park/Bucktown, this bright one bedroom condo offers the perfect blend of neighborhood excitement and quiet residential living. Nestled on a charming tree lined street, you're just steps from Wicker Park, popular restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutiques, and public transportation. Inside, you'll immediately notice the soaring 11 foot ceilings, oversized 8 foot windows, and abundant southern exposure that fills the home with natural light, making it perfect for both everyday living and your favorite plants. The home was thoughtfully renovated in 2016 with white shaker cabinetry, a pantry, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a timeless subway tiled bathroom. Additional highlights include in unit laundry, a generously sized private storage room, and a spacious shared garage rooftop deck that is ideal for soaking up the sun. This professionally managed historic boutique building allows rentals and offers low HOA dues and low property taxes, making it an exceptional place to call home or a smart investment. Priced at $330,000, this home presents a compelling opportunity in one of Chicago's most sought after neighborhoods, where opportunities at this price point have become increasingly hard to find.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Excellent Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2016
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,In Unit
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Storage,Open Floorplan,Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log,Gas Starter,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 14X9
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14X11
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 17062030421003
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,668 | $20,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $75 | $900 |
| Property Taxes | $475 | $5,700 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $2,348 | $28,176 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
| 2026-08-14 | Contingent | $330,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
| 2023-12-20 | Sold | $258,000 |
| 2023-11-20 | Contingent | $260,000 |
| 2023-11-09 | Price change | $260,000 |
| 2023-10-19 | Listed for sale | $268,500 |
| 2016-10-21 | Sold | $225,000 |
| 2016-09-09 | Pending sale | $239,900 |
| 2016-08-08 | Price change | $239,900 |
| 2016-06-28 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2016-06-13 | Price change | $259,900 |
| 2016-05-11 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
| 2004-05-05 | Sold | $179,500 |
| 2000-06-13 | Sold | $125,000 |
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