NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $599,940 - $738,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,745 Sq Ft
$176/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 09, 2022

Last sale price $550,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,858/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Chippewa Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2022

Welcome to the Lodge. The absolute best of the city and nature come together in this Northwoods-style home in sought-after Palos Heights location. Meticulous maintenance and superior craftsmanship abound in this custom-built 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath ranch home designed and owned by the same family since its inception. Stunning two-story entry foyer with open staircase leads to incredible great room with hardwood floors, wood beamed vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows with stained glass and old Chicago clinker brick wall with wood-burning fireplace. Incredible open-concept entertaining space features custom wet-bar, newer hardwood floors, dining area with bay window and back yard views and Pella sliding doors to deck. Huge kitchen features breakfast bar, Corian countertops, custom cabinetry, recessed lighting, newer stainless double wall ovens and newer stainless refrigerator. Three large and private bedrooms, each with its own full bath, plus loft overlooking first floor. Main level master suite features wood-beamed vaulted ceiling, walk-in-closet and full newly remodeled bath with stone steamer shower, soaking tub with granite surround and custom cabinetry with double sink hook-up. Full finished basement doubles the size of the home and includes rec room with 2nd fireplace and game room with shuffleboard and pool table. Main level laundry, whole house vacuum, roof 10-years-young with 50-year transferable warranty. Brand new carpeting in bedrooms and loft, 2 separate HVAC systems, 2 sump pumps, 2 water heaters and tons of storage and closet space. Exterior space is unmatched - front gated brick paver patio with garden and seating areas. Beautiful front garden and expansive rear cedar deck. Circular aggregate stone driveway leads to heated 4-car attached garage with running water and floor drains for year-round indoor car washing. This home is an entertainer's dream; a true retreat from the city and a very rare opportunity to own one of the finest homes in Palos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Fitzpatrick

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475125647 Listed on: 10/04/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Mary Duleba

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475125646

Last Buyer's Agent

Edmund Crot

Chicagoland Brokers, Inc License #475127217

Chicagoland Brokers, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,009

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,745 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Bar
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,009

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1842
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 3745
  • Room Type: Loft, Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5587
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 3745
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2834
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 6579
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 992
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 3745
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 550000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete,Circular
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated,Tandem
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 128

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2508
  • Lot Dimensions: 10926
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 13008.7
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2022
Closed on
Dec 9, 2022
Sold by
Cynthia Claire Evenhouse Trust
Bought by
Crot Edmund and Crot Linda
Seller's Agent
Robert Fitzpatrick
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Edmund Crot
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Total Days on Market
8
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$659,235

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$109,235
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.58%
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,807
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$338,428

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2010
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
King Susan Evenhouse and The Cynthia Claire Evenhouse Trust
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
Crot Edmund $550,000 Chicago Title
King Susan Evenhouse -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crot Edmund $330,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/09/2022 12/09/22 Sold $550,000 0.0% $147 / Sq Ft
10/13/2022 10/13/22 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2022 10/04/22 For Sale $550,000 -- $147 / 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 $13,888 $52,000 $10,926 $41,074
2023 $13,888 $52,000 $10,926 $41,074
2022 $13,888 $38,462 $9,560 $28,902
2021 $13,260 $38,461 $9,560 $28,901
2020 $13,009 $38,461 $9,560 $28,901
2019 $18,821 $56,812 $8,740 $48,072
2018 $17,819 $56,812 $8,740 $48,072
2017 $17,805 $56,812 $8,740 $48,072
2016 $13,681 $41,639 $7,375 $34,264
2015 $13,396 $41,639 $7,375 $34,264
2014 $13,006 $41,639 $7,375 $34,264
2013 $13,165 $45,532 $7,375 $38,157
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11644636

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 24-31-201-030-0000