$340,000
SOLD OCT 19, 2021

1291 Center St Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,712 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Finished Attic
  • Detached Garage
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more

About This Home

As of October 2021

The most Charming Home very close to the Heart of Downtown Des Plaines! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full & 1 Half Baths (1 on every level). 1st Floor Family Room with New Wood Laminate Floors!!! Lovely Kitchen with Oak Cabinets, Corian Countertops, New Crisp Clean Subway Tile Backsplash, Stainless Steel Appliances, Brand New Dishwasher, & Room for Breakfast Table. Large Living/Dining Room with Gorgeous Hardwood Floors! Spacious 2nd floor 3rd Bedroom with Sitting Area, Study Area, Walk-In Closet, & a Half Bath!! Full Unfinished Basement with Laundry, refreshed 2nd Full Bath and Loads of Storage. Newer Roof! Central Air! Updated Electric! Spacious Fenced Back Yard with New Paver Patio! New Energy Efficient Insulation to be installed July 28th will keep you cool in the summer and toasty warm in the winter. Walking distance to Downtown Des Plaines, Train, Restaurants, Shops, Library & Parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Gordon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135505 Listed on: 07/16/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Gordon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135505 Listed on: 07/16/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,437

Year Built

  • 1930

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Finished Attic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,437

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • 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
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Directions: River to Algonquin West to Center North 1291
  • Lot Size: 50X115
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1712
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Dining Room Type: Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Brick Paver Patio
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 207
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4671.29
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Oct 19, 2021
Sold by
Kuforiji Deji E and Kuforiji Bethany
Bought by
Rosero Fabritzio E and Chica Dora R
Seller's Agent
Christine Gordon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gordon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$334,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.8%
Current Estimated Value
$419,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$333,841
Outstanding Balance
$308,640
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$105,364

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2016
Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Ochs Robert A and Ochs Coralla
Bought by
Kuforiji Deji E
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Zielinski
James Realty Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gordon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$237,500
Sold Price
$234,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$214,285
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1995
Sold by
Hanns Lillian and Hanns David E
Bought by
Ochs Robert A and Ochs Coralia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.59%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $234,000 Greater Metropolitan Title L
Warranty Deed $150,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $28,311 FHA
Closed $14,732 FHA
Open $333,841 FHA
Previous Owner $214,285 FHA
Previous Owner $120,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Sold $340,000 +1.8% $199 / Sq Ft
07/18/2021 07/18/21 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $334,000 +42.7% $195 / Sq Ft
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Sold $234,000 -1.5% $134 / Sq Ft
08/08/2016 08/08/16 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2016 08/03/16 For Sale $237,500 -- $136 / 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 $8,437 $32,000 $4,600 $27,400
2023 $8,234 $32,000 $4,600 $27,400
2022 $8,234 $32,000 $4,600 $27,400
2021 $6,349 $23,985 $3,737 $20,248
2020 $6,311 $23,985 $3,737 $20,248
2019 $8,493 $34,989 $3,737 $31,252
2018 $7,066 $23,626 $3,306 $20,320
2017 $6,941 $23,626 $3,306 $20,320
2016 $6,565 $23,626 $3,306 $20,320
2015 $5,202 $17,206 $2,875 $14,331
2014 $5,092 $17,206 $2,875 $14,331
2013 $4,965 $17,206 $2,875 $14,331
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11159094

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-405-016-0000