Rarely available beautiful move in condition townhome at Columbus at the Park located in Little Italy/University Village (adjacent to Arrigo Park). This sought-after two bedroom/two and a half bath property has excellent natural light with North and South exposure. Plenty of room to convert the lower-level family room into an additional bedroom and bathroom or massive office. Perfect for a nanny, in-laws, or guests. The current workspace and third level den make for the ideal work from home situation. The main level features hardwood flooring with an open concept that includes the kitchen, living room and dining area. Laundry and a powder room/half bath is also on the main level. Modern railings lead up to the second floor with two large bedrooms, a full bath and an en suite primary bathroom. Two car attached private garage, patio, and roof deck with unobstructed skyline views! Upgraded and high end finishes throughout with low assessments and NO upcoming specials. This unbeatable location and neighborhood is next to Arrigo Park with a high walkability index and excellent access to public transportation, the Loop, Medical District, the University, shopping, restaurants, and all highways off the Jane Byrne interchange. This one won't last!
TownhomeProperty Type
1998Year Built
1,319 sq ftLot Size
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Edward Paloian• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Amanda DelGiudice Paloian• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Irene Haddad• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11279472
Redfin Estimate
$685,290
$110K since sold in December 2023$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($676K) of 5 comparable homes.
Rarely available beautiful move in condition townhome at Columbus at the Park located in Little Italy/University Village (adjacent to Arrigo Park). This sought-after two bedroom/two and a half bath property has excellent natural light with North and South exposure. Plenty of room to convert the lower-level family room into an additional bedroom and bathroom or massive office. Perfect for a nanny, in-laws, or guests. The current workspace and third level den make for the ideal work from home situation. The main level features hardwood flooring with an open concept that includes the kitchen, living room and dining area. Laundry and a powder room/half bath is also on the main level. Modern railings lead up to the second floor with two large bedrooms, a full bath and an en suite primary bathroom. Two car attached private garage, patio, and roof deck with unobstructed skyline views! Upgraded and high end finishes throughout with low assessments and NO upcoming specials. This unbeatable location and neighborhood is next to Arrigo Park with a high walkability index and excellent access to public transportation, the Loop, Medical District, the University, shopping, restaurants, and all highways off the Jane Byrne interchange. This one won't last!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09603252
Jul 10, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$543,000
$385/sq ft
Jun 29, 2017
Pending
—
May 3, 2017
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2017
Listed (New)
$545,000
$387/sq ft
+11
BEAUTIFUL MOVE IN CONDITION TWO BEDROOM/TWO AND ONE HALF BATH TOWNHOME LOCATED IN THE LITTLE ITALY/UNIVERSITY VILLAGE AREA. ADJACENT TO ARRIGO PARK. MANY FEATURES INCLUDE; HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL, OPEN KITCHEN FLOOR PLAN TO FORMAL DINING ROOM, 42" KITCHEN CABINETS W/ GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND FULL LINE OF GE PROFILE SERIES SLATE AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, BUILT IN SHELVING, RECESSED CAN LIGHTING, WALL TO WALL CARPETING IN BEDROOM AREAS, MASTER BEDROOM W/ MASTER BATH W/ OVERSIZED WALK IN SHOWER AND DOUBLE BOWL SINK, RECENTLY UPDATED FULL BATH IN SECOND BEDROOM, LARGE FAMILY ROOM WHICH COULD BE CONVERTED TO AN ADDITIONAL BEDROOM, FINISHED BASEMENT, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE, OFFICE AREA, AND ROOF TOP DECK W/ UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE CHICAGO SKYLINE. WALKING DISTANCE TO UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AND MEDICAL CENTER. EASY EXPRESSWAY ACCESSIBILITY. CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. JUST MINUTES TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS, THEATER DISTRICT AND LAKE FRONT.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09505706
Apr 22, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2017
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jul 27, 2005
Sold
$520,000
$369/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,730 (−3.7%)
$5,935 + $48,064
$53,999
2022
$11,145 (+2.3%)
$5,935 + $48,064
$53,999
2021
$10,894 (+0.2%)
$5,935 + $48,064
$53,999
2020
$10,870 (+0.9%)
$4,484 + $44,147
$48,631
2019
$10,773 (+1.7%)
$4,484 + $48,957
$53,441
2018
$10,591 (+6.8%)
$4,484 + $48,957
$53,441
2017
$9,918 (+5.8%)
$3,957 + $45,332
$49,289
2016
$9,372 (+9.6%)
$3,957 + $45,332
$49,289
2015
$8,551 (+80.1%)
$3,957 + $45,332
$49,289
2014
$4,747 (+2.3%)
$3,297 + $24,857
$28,154
2013
$4,642 (+0.8%)
$3,297 + $24,857
$28,154
2012
$4,604 (−28.8%)
$3,297 + $24,857
$28,154
2011
$6,464 (+7.2%)
$4,484 + $37,423
$41,907
2010
$6,030 (+7.5%)
$4,484 + $37,423
$41,907
2009
$5,609 (+11.7%)
$4,484 + $37,423
$41,907
2008
$5,023 (+3.2%)
$7,122 + $29,758
$36,880
2007
$4,868
$7,122 + $29,758
$36,880
Tax history for 1209 W Lexington St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,730 (−3.7%)
$5,935 + $48,064
$53,999
2022
$11,145 (+2.3%)
$5,935 + $48,064
$53,999
2021
$10,894 (+0.2%)
$5,935 + $48,064
$53,999
2020
$10,870 (+0.9%)
$4,484 + $44,147
$48,631
2019
$10,773 (+1.7%)
$4,484 + $48,957
$53,441
2018
$10,591 (+6.8%)
$4,484 + $48,957
$53,441
2017
$9,918 (+5.8%)
$3,957 + $45,332
$49,289
2016
$9,372 (+9.6%)
$3,957 + $45,332
$49,289
2015
$8,551 (+80.1%)
$3,957 + $45,332
$49,289
2014
$4,747 (+2.3%)
$3,297 + $24,857
$28,154
2013
$4,642 (+0.8%)
$3,297 + $24,857
$28,154
2012
$4,604 (−28.8%)
$3,297 + $24,857
$28,154
2011
$6,464 (+7.2%)
$4,484 + $37,423
$41,907
2010
$6,030 (+7.5%)
$4,484 + $37,423
$41,907
2009
$5,609 (+11.7%)
$4,484 + $37,423
$41,907
2008
$5,023 (+3.2%)
$7,122 + $29,758
$36,880
2007
$4,868
$7,122 + $29,758
$36,880
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Modern
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Row Type
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VERNON PARK ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,409
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: VERNON PARK ADDITION TO C LOT 1-5
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,319
Legal Lot Number: 1-4
Legal Block Number: 7
Acres: 0.0303
County Use Description: RESID ROW/TOWNHOUSE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,409
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,319 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 17173140110000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Smyth J Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Wells Community Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$652,000 – $789,000
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