NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1255 Center St Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $366,156 - $423,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2019

Last sale price $305,000 $277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,778/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of October 2019

SUNDAY OPEN H CANCELED, ALREADY UNDER CONTRACT. Joanna Gaines would be proud of this home. NEW KITCHEN, NEW BATH (JUST COMPLETED)2 CAR EXPANDED HEATED GARAGE/FENCED YARD. PRIVATE REAR DECK AND NEW FRONT PORCH. WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE with BUILT-IN'S. HARDWOOD FLOORS TONS OF CLOSETS SPACE & LARGER BEDROOMS UNIQUE DINING ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS. FULL BASEMENT WITH FULL BATH AND LAUNDRY. WALKING DISTANCE TO THE METRA & CLOSE TO EXPRESSWAY

Last Listed By

Mary Schmidt

LTV Real Estate Services, LTD License #471017057 Listed on: 09/14/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,839

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,405

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Workroom
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $750 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,839

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Square Footage Comments: with out dining
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 996
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet
  • Additional Rooms: Workroom, Utility Room-Lower Level, Balcony
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Other, Dimensions: 33X25, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Balcony, Dimensions: 12X5, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1100
  • Basement Sq Ft: 996

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.1767

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 996

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Middle School: Algonquin Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45X169
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09204050010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5124

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2019
Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Gersch Timothy P and Froid Ryan A
Bought by
Blacha Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Mary Schmidt
LTV Real Estate Services, LTD
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Miceli
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.66%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$394,539

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,539
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.16%
Original Mortgage
$259,250
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2015
Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Zwilling Melissa E and Walsh Brian M
Bought by
Froid Ryan A and Gersch Timothy P
Seller's Agent
Veronica Miklusicak
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mary Schmidt
LTV Real Estate Services, LTD
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%
Original Mortgage
$198,412
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2008
Sold by
Reker Sara Jones and Reker Dean M
Bought by
Zwilling Melissa E and Walsh Brian M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,502
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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
Blacha Alexandra $305,000 Fidelity National Title
Froid Ryan A $230,000 None Available
Zwilling Melissa E $227,000 Rtc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blacha Alexandra $259,500
Closed Blacha Alexandra $259,250
Previous Owner Gersch Timothy P $194,000
Previous Owner Froid Ryan A $198,412
Previous Owner Walsh Melissa $215,938
Previous Owner Zwilling Melissa E $220,502
Previous Owner Jones Ferguson Sara $80,000
Previous Owner Jones Ferguson Sara $119,000
Previous Owner Ferguson Sara Jones $107,000
Previous Owner Ferguson Sara Jones $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/24/2019 10/24/19 Sold $305,000 -4.7% $277 / Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2019 09/14/19 For Sale $319,900 +39.1% $291 / Sq Ft
05/01/2015 05/01/15 Sold $230,000 -4.1% $231 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2015 02/10/15 For Sale $239,900 -- $241 / 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 $6,839 $30,000 $6,156 $23,844
2023 $6,839 $30,000 $6,156 $23,844
2022 $6,839 $30,000 $6,156 $23,844
2021 $5,149 $20,082 $5,001 $15,081
2020 $5,131 $20,082 $5,001 $15,081
2019 $5,082 $22,314 $5,001 $17,313
2018 $5,199 $20,818 $4,424 $16,394
2017 $5,124 $20,818 $4,424 $16,394
2016 $5,728 $23,110 $4,424 $18,686
2015 $4,938 $18,956 $3,847 $15,109
2014 $4,850 $18,956 $3,847 $15,109
2013 $5,470 $18,956 $3,847 $15,109
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10518240

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-405-001-0000