NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1242 Center St Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $314,000 - $382,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,257 Sq Ft
$274/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2022

Last sale price $250,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,248/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2022

A vintage home located in quiet neighborhood in need of a handyman. The building has Oak Hardwood floors on main level. 4 total bedrooms. There is a Full bath on the main level and a full bath in the basement which also has an additional 4th bedroom. There are newer utilities. Updated energy efficient windows. The rear porch has been enclosed allowing year-round use and access to a raised exterior deck and back yard. There is a large 2 1/2 car garage. Enjoy time-period architecture. Pictures show property before property was removed. It's now vacant and easy to view. This property is marketed as-is.

Last Listed By

Aspasia Poziwilko

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate License #475129921 Listed on: 07/01/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,991

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,251 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125x50x125

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,257 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,991

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors
  • LivingArea: 1257
  • Room Type: Family Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 265000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125X50X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3990.94
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2008
Sold by
Hug Frederick J and Hug Debbie G
Bought by
Hug Frederick J and Hug Debbie G
Total Days on Market
51
Current Estimated Value
$344,496

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hug Frederick J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Hug Family Trust $215,000
Closed Hug Frederick J $68,000
Closed Hug Frederick J $34,000
Closed Hug Frederick J $11,316
Closed Hug Frederick J $89,000
Closed Hug Frederick J $82,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Sold $250,000 -5.7% $199 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2022 08/14/22 Price Changed $265,000 -5.4% $211 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 For Sale $280,000 -- $223 / 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 $3,824 $28,000 $5,000 $23,000
2023 $3,824 $28,000 $5,000 $23,000
2022 $3,824 $28,000 $5,000 $23,000
2021 $4,244 $20,466 $4,062 $16,404
2020 $3,991 $20,466 $4,062 $16,404
2019 $3,929 $22,740 $4,062 $18,678
2018 $4,168 $20,808 $3,593 $17,215
2017 $4,328 $20,808 $3,593 $17,215
2016 $5,088 $20,808 $3,593 $17,215
2015 $4,347 $17,002 $3,125 $13,877
2014 $4,272 $17,002 $3,125 $13,877
2013 $4,147 $17,002 $3,125 $13,877
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11452476

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-401-041-0000