NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1240 Gilbert Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $773,000 - $1,147,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,466 Sq Ft
$357/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 13, 2020

Last sale price $513,000 $208 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,795 / mo

212 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Hillcrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of February 2020

Priced to sell! Immaculately preserved 1924 dutch colonial in the heart of Downers Grove! Homes like this do not come around very often! Curb appeal & charm galore on this magnificent .6 acre lot 97 x 283! Gracious foyer, generously sized living room and dining room formals with original woodwork in impeccable condition! Expanded kitchen with access to backyard. Main level laundry, full bath, separate breakfast area with custom built ins and original butlers pantry. Three spacious bedrooms and one full bath on second floor. The basement offers a generously sized rec room with fireplace, office, full bath, and plenty of storage. Fall in love with the amount of outdoor green space, beautiful deck, and mini basketball court! This home is pristine- a definite must see! Top rated Downers Grove North High School, walk to Denburn Woods, close to Avery Coonley School! In- town location! Easy walk to downtown Downers Grove for train access, shopping, & dining! Live Luxury in Downers Grove!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Marinis

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005352 Listed on: 06/18/2019

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Last Buyer's Agent

Chris McGary

iHome Real Estate License #471020172

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • 0.62

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Southern Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

0.62 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 2466
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1924
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
  • Total Sq Ft: 3353
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 23X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Eating Area, Office, Pantry
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 11X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 6X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Office, Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2466
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2466
  • Basement Sq Ft: 887
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1508
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 958
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 28X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.6211

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Brick, Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 97 X 283
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0907220021

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6115

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2023
Sold by
Robinson Scott and Robinson Susan
Bought by
Scott Robinson Declaration Of Trust and Susan Robinson Declaration Of Trust
Current Estimated Value
$880,711

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2019
Closed on
Jan 30, 2020
Sold by
Tatterson Gail L and Gail L Tatterson Of Trust
Bought by
Robinson Scott and Robinson Susan
Seller's Agent
Janet Marinis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chris McGary
iHome Real Estate
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$513,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-6.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%
Original Mortgage
$307,800
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2014
Sold by
Tatterson Gail L
Bought by
Tatterson Gail L and Tatterson Declaration T Gail L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2014
Sold by
Tatterson David F and Tatterson Gail L
Bought by
Tatterson Gail L and Tatterson David F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1999
Sold by
Tatterson David and Tatterson Gail
Bought by
Tatterson David F and Tatterson Gail L
Source: Public Records

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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
Scott Robinson Declaration Of Trust -- None Listed On Document
Robinson Scott $513,000 Priority Title
Tatterson Gail L -- None Available
Tatterson Gail L -- None Available
Tatterson David F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Robinson Scott $307,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/13/2020 02/13/20 Sold $513,000 -2.3% $208 / Sq Ft
01/16/2020 01/16/20 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2020 01/09/20 Price Changed $525,000 -1.9% $213 / Sq Ft
10/24/2019 10/24/19 Price Changed $535,000 -2.7% $217 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $223 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2019 08/21/19 Price Changed $550,000 -4.3% $223 / Sq Ft
07/09/2019 07/09/19 Price Changed $575,000 -3.4% $233 / Sq Ft
06/18/2019 06/18/19 For Sale $595,000 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $12,619 $228,417 $121,921 $106,496
2023 $12,006 $209,980 $112,080 $97,900
2022 $10,962 $192,250 $106,130 $86,120
2021 $10,261 $190,060 $104,920 $85,140
2020 $5,977 $186,290 $102,840 $83,450
2019 $6,042 $178,750 $98,680 $80,070
2018 $6,115 $163,210 $98,110 $65,100
2017 $6,164 $148,880 $94,410 $54,470
2016 $6,345 $135,300 $90,100 $45,200
2015 $6,692 $127,290 $84,770 $42,520
2014 $7,219 $117,990 $74,930 $43,060
2013 $6,755 $117,440 $74,580 $42,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10421405

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-220-021

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