NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1216 Gilbert Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $1,108,661 - $1,272,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,900 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2020

Last sale price $795,000 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,358/month

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of September 2020

The very best of all worlds....not a detail missed with the extensive renovation of the home, located in the heart of downtown Downers Grove. Home has a terrific floor plan with a seamless addition-not a detail missed! Some of the upgrades include gorgeous built-ins, Pella and Andersen windows, roofs replaced, transom windows for extra sunlight, sound system. Swing those French Doors open and walk onto the front porch or screened porch to enjoy everyday of the year. Kitchen has high end finishes, gorgeous cabinetry, Dacor stove, SS appliances, eating area, built-in buffet with quartz counter top with a view of the Family Roof. Family Room offers built-in cabinetry, Fireplace, access to deck and screened porch. Primary Bedroom Suite addition is nothing short of amazing...very spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, second closet, 2 room bathroom ensuite. Third level makes for a perfect Au Pair Suite, with full bathroom with heated floors, bedroom and living area or extra space for a Recreation or Home Office. Basement has Laundry area, hobby room, utility area and lighted crawl space with concrete floor. Situated on almost a 1/2 acre, the backyard has the original barn for the horses, fire pit, professional landscaping, deck and patio. 2.5 Car Garage, concrete driveway with turn around. Sellers have taken meticulous care of the home and yard. Just a block from the Metra Train Station & vibrant downtown with year round events include summer long Farmers Market, parades, ice festival, art fair, free concerts at the Bandshell. Close to Denburn Woods, Maple Grove Forest Preserve, Gilbert Park, south side of the tracks for easy access in and out of town. What a lifestyle awaits you!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elaine Pagels

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475126868 Listed on: 03/03/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Laura Michicich

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475158582

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Berg

Berg Properties License #475114838

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,856

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1888 | 2007

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,856

Year Built | Renovated

1888 | 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2007
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1888
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Year Renovated: 2007

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Foyer, Deck, Screened Porch, Mud Room, Workroom, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X31, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 16X20, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 11X24, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 7X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 14X36, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 9X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 6X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 13X22, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3900
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens, Fire Pit, Workshop
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.47

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 8
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2800

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X277
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0907220025

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10004.82

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Leucuta Thomas M and Ard Leucuta Rhonda
Bought by
Borek Daniel M and Borek Kate E
Current Estimated Value
$1,185,915

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2018
Sold by
Leucuta Thomas M and Leucuta Rhonda E
Bought by
Leucuta Thomas M and Ard Leucuta Rhonda E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Borek Daniel M $795,000 Global American Title
Leucuta Thomas M -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Borek Daniel M $570,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Sold $795,000 -0.6% $204 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Price Changed $800,000 -3.0% $205 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Price Changed $825,000 -1.2% $212 / Sq Ft
04/25/2020 04/25/20 Price Changed $835,000 -1.8% $214 / Sq Ft
03/03/2020 03/03/20 For Sale $850,000 -- $218 / 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
2024 $12,856 $232,560 $97,684 $134,876
2023 $12,233 $213,790 $89,800 $123,990
2022 $11,419 $200,020 $85,050 $114,970
2021 $10,689 $197,740 $84,080 $113,660
2020 $10,493 $193,820 $82,410 $111,410
2019 $10,164 $185,970 $79,070 $106,900
2018 $10,005 $181,050 $78,610 $102,440
2017 $9,691 $174,220 $75,640 $98,580
2016 $9,505 $166,270 $72,190 $94,080
2015 $9,409 $156,430 $67,920 $88,510
2014 $9,230 $149,690 $60,040 $89,650
2013 $9,043 $148,990 $59,760 $89,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10655248

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-220-025