This move-in-ready, top-floor 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo pairs vintage character with modern updates in the heart of East Lakeview. Step into a sun-filled, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space featuring exposed brick, soaring 11-foot ceilings, and a charming bay-window nook that adds architectural interest and abundant natural light. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly to a private balcony with plenty of room for grilling and relaxing, plus direct access to the rooftop, where roof rights offer the opportunity to create your own private rooftop deck. The spacious primary suite features generous closet space and an oversized en-suite bath with a walk-in shower, dual vanity, large linen closet, and skylight. The second bedroom offers excellent flexibility for guests, a home office, or both. Additional conveniences include updated bathrooms, in-unit laundry, central heat and air conditioning, and assigned parking included. Set atop a well-maintained vintage building, this distinctive home offers the character, light, outdoor space, and privacy that make top-floor Chicago living so desirable.
CondoProperty Type
1929Year Built
$433Price/Sq.Ft.
$364/moHOA Dues
1 spaceParking
Listed by Laura Topp• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listed by Rebecca Conant• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Lake View East, located between Lake Michigan and Wrigleyville, is a lakefront and residential Chicago neighborhood with a breezy shoreline edge and a dense grid of walkable storefronts. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Broadway and Belmont, where late-night eateries, indie boutiques, and marquee theaters keep the sidewalks in motion. Landmark mid-rises and classic Chicago brick walk-ups line leafy side streets, while the lakefront path frames daily routines with water and skyline views. The Music Box Theatre and the Athenaeum Center anchor the cultural calendar. Crisp air and open lawns define Belmont Harbor and the nearby lakefront parks.
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Market insights
746 W Cornelia Ave Unit 3W · $650,000
DAYS ON MARKET
16 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$650,000
Median sale price in this area is $329,349. (49% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
11% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Combined dining and living room
Granite counters
Storage
Skylight(s)
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level
Second bedroom on main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Separate shower
Double sink
Kitchen
Updated kitchen with island
Eating area / breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Granite counters
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer hookup
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heat
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Balcony
Deck
Roof deck
Home design
Attached single condo
Entry level: 3
Condo ownership
Rehab completed in 2021
Parking
1 assigned owned parking spot
Concrete parking
Off-alley access
Construction
Brick construction
Built 91–100 years ago
Built before 1978
Utilities
Water: Lake Michigan / Public
Public sewer
Electric: Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $364
Association covers water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, trash (scavenger) and snow removal
Self-managed association
Pets allowed (cats and dogs)
Other
Building has 8 units
Living area source: estimated
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Sale and tax history for 746 W Cornelia Ave Unit 3W
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12758929
Sep 21, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Sep 16, 2026
Listed (Active)
$650,000
$433/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10040072
Oct 31, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$476,000
$317/sq ft
Sep 10, 2018
Pending
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Aug 23, 2018
Contingent
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Aug 1, 2018
Listed (New)
$489,000
$326/sq ft
+6
This sun filled spacious top floor two bedroom home in the heart of Lakeview has gleaming hardwood floors, a Top Chefs open granite and stainless kitchen, master spa bath with walk in shower, a huge balcony for your BBQs, and roof rights so you can create your private oasis. Walk to the Lake, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, public transportation, and Wrigley. Fido and Fluffy are welcome here, so are investors. Parking included. Come home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09659048
Jun 19, 2017
Contingent
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Jun 17, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08719148
Nov 14, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$440,000
$293/sq ft
Sep 16, 2014
Contingent
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Sep 4, 2014
Listed (New)
$450,000
$300/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07274406
Jan 19, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 17, 2009
Contingent
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As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Condo/Co-op
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Cook County
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Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.
RM-5
Residential Multi-Unit District 5
The RM5 districts are intended to accommodate multi-unit residential buildings. The RM5 district differs from the RM5.5 district only in terms of the maximum building height allowed. Applicable height limits in RM5 generally limit buildings to a maximum of 3.5 to 4 stories structures.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Educational / school
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 746 W Cornelia Ave Unit 3W
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $430,000 and $710,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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