NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Cotton Ave Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $170,000 - $187,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
7,449 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 30, 2021

Last sale price $130,000

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,202/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Fenced Yard
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2021

STOP RENTING and OWN a home you can be proud of! This 2 bedroom sweetheart has a large 19x12 living room with picture window that greets the morning sun and a kitchen centered at the heart of the home. You'll be delighted with the spacious Bedrooms and Sunroom at the back of the house - great for relaxation or use as an office, family room, formal dining, playroom or flex-space! 2-Car garage, plenty of off-street parking, and a fenced yard too! There's a park at the end of the street and easy access to the tollway and Peace Road. This home is thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and may just check all of your boxes! Come SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayne Menne

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #471000685 Listed on: 07/13/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Ottum

Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals License #475184666

Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59 x 133.30 x 56 x 133.40
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Range
  • Laundry closet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,462

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 129900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.171
  • Lot Dimensions: 59 X 133.30 X 56 X 133.40
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3461.86
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2021
Closed on
Aug 24, 2021
Sold by
Davis Fred C and Davis Janice K
Bought by
Scott Samantha Jo
Seller's Agent
Jayne Menne
Willow Real Estate, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Zachary Ottum
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.08%
Current Estimated Value
$177,793

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,793
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Outstanding Balance
$116,197
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$46,536

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2014
Closed on
Aug 18, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Davis Fred C and Davis Janice K
Seller's Agent
Jill Jacobsen-Haka
J.Jill Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Menne
Willow Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$54,500
Sold Price
$52,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-4.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.05%
Original Mortgage
$52,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Dekalb County Sheriff
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2006
Sold by
Menne John C
Bought by
Franciskovich Jack and Henkelman Heather F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,900
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2005
Sold by
Harrington Dennis L
Bought by
Menne John C and Menne Jayne T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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
Scott Samantha Jo $130,000 Chicago Title
Davis Fred C $52,000 --
Federal National Mortgage Association -- --
Franciskovich Jack $145,000 --
Menne John C $118,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scott Samantha Jo $126,000
Previous Owner Davis Fred C $174,000
Previous Owner Davis Fred C $52,000
Previous Owner Franciskovich Jack $144,900
Previous Owner Menne John C $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Sold $130,000 +0.1% --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2021 07/13/21 For Sale $129,900 +149.8% --
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Sold $52,000 -4.6% --
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2014 06/26/14 For Sale $54,500 -- --
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 $2,798 $40,973 $7,886 $33,087
2023 $2,798 $35,725 $6,876 $28,849
2022 $2,690 $32,617 $7,847 $24,770
2021 $3,385 $30,592 $7,360 $23,232
2020 $3,462 $30,105 $7,243 $22,862
2019 $3,394 $28,922 $6,958 $21,964
2018 $3,314 $27,941 $6,722 $21,219
2017 $3,345 $26,859 $6,462 $20,397
2016 $3,308 $26,181 $6,299 $19,882
2015 -- $24,806 $5,968 $18,838
2014 -- $26,148 $8,636 $17,512
2013 -- $27,466 $9,071 $18,395
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11116162

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-24-351-023