$485,000
SOLD JUL 22, 2024
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,060 Sq Ft
0.92 Acres

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • West Chicago Community High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to your idyllic retreat nestled on a park-like almost 1-acre lot, offering the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Outdoor entertaining is a breeze with a sprawling low-maintenance Trex deck, charming gas fire pit area, and a lush, green lawn. Located just minutes from the renowned Wheaton Academy school, Downtown Metra station, and the Illinois Prairie Path this residence seamlessly blends suburban serenity with urban accessibility. Step inside to discover a meticulously maintained interior adorned with natural oak hardwood flooring and an inviting family room featuring a cozy fireplace, floating shelves, and a captivating wood slat accent wall. The main level also includes a powder room, laundry room and a sun-soaked living room and dining room both illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a chef's delight, showcasing shaker style cabinetry, stainless appliances, and a double pantry, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. Retreat upstairs to find a serene primary bedroom complete with a walk-in closet and updated private bath, accompanied by three additional bedrooms (two with walk-in closets) and a full guest bath, offering ample space for family and guests. A full unfinished basement awaits your personal touch, providing endless possibilities for storage or future expansion. Recent Big Ticket updates include paint, flooring, fireplace, roof (2023), windows, furnace (2020), dishwasher (2023), refrigerator (2022), water heater (2023), washer & dryer (2022), driveway (2021) and more, this home presents a rare opportunity for sophisticated living in a coveted locale. Conveniently located near Metra, schools, parks, highways, restaurants, and shopping. Welcome to your suburban sanctuary, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to ensure a lifetime of modern comfort and timeless charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Procopio

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475163639 Listed on: 05/09/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Shaun Jurczewski

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475142881

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,214

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135x295
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,060 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Schools

  • Indian Knoll Elementary School
  • Leman Middle School
  • Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Private or Community Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Highlake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,214

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Highlake
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Built-In Oven, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Wall Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2060
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2060
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2060
  • Basement Sq Ft: 952
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3012
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 952
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2060
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 499900
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Partial Fencing
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic-Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Indian Knoll Elementary School
  • High School: Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Leman Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 33

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Dimensions: 135X295
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9214
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Apple Michael G and Troemel Julienne
Bought by
Michael And Julienne Apple Living Trust and Apple
Current Estimated Value
$447,318

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2024
Closed on
Jul 22, 2024
Sold by
John V Smagacz Revocable Trust and Cynthia Smagacz Revocable Trust
Bought by
Apple Michael G and Troemel Julienne
Seller's Agent
Danielle Procopio
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shaun Jurczewski
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-7.62%
Views
70

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.98%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2002
Sold by
Smagacz John V and Smagacz Cynthia
Bought by
Smagacz John V and Smagacz Cynthia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1998
Sold by
Shepherd Ronald L and Sherpherd Ronald L
Bought by
Smagacz John V and Smagacz Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,800
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $485,000 Proper Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $196,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $185,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $261,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $173,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $196,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $190,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $62,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $147,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $156,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Sold $485,000 -3.0% $235 / Sq Ft
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Price Changed $499,900 -4.8% $243 / Sq Ft
04/22/2024 04/22/24 For Sale $525,000 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $9,533 $116,510 $51,850 $64,660
2022 $9,214 $108,890 $48,460 $60,430
2021 $8,890 $104,380 $46,450 $57,930
2020 $8,724 $101,210 $45,040 $56,170
2019 $8,485 $96,380 $42,890 $53,490
2018 $8,310 $92,670 $41,240 $51,430
2017 $8,106 $88,060 $39,190 $48,870
2016 $7,891 $82,110 $36,540 $45,570
2015 $7,723 $76,000 $33,820 $42,180
2014 $7,809 $76,300 $33,830 $42,470
2013 $7,910 $79,090 $35,070 $44,020
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12036148

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-11-100-006