NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Sawyer Ave La Grange, IL 60525

Estimated Value: $311,876 - $372,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,139 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2020

Last sale price $243,000 $213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,298/month

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Fenced Yard
  • Congress Park Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 2-minute walk to Rotary Centennial Park

About This Home

As of March 2020

WHERE CAN YOU FIND A CHARMING, MOVE-IN READY 3 BDRM, 2 BATH HOME SITUATED ON AN EXTRA WIDE, FENCED IN LOT (80' x 150') WITHIN A MILE OF EXCELLENT SCHOOLS INCLUDING LYONS TOWNSHIP HS FOR THIS PRICE IN LA GRANGE? UPDATED KITCHEN W/DESIGNER CABINETS, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLR & NEW CARPET ON 2ND FLR. PRIVATE 2ND FLR MASTER SUITE W/ FULL BATH & WALK-IN CLOSET. BEAUTIFUL ENCLOSED PORCH. UPDATED BATHROOMS. FULL BASEMENT W/ W/D. 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE & STORAGE SHED. SUPER LOW RE TAXES. 2 PIN(S). THIS HOME WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Frenzel

HomeSmart Realty Group License #475178663 Listed on: 10/17/2019

HomeSmart Realty Group

Co-Listed By

James Kolar

HomeSmart Realty Group License #471004472

Last Buyer's Agent

Libia Alvarez

O W Auction Group LLC License #471011932

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 3,123 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 150
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,139 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

  • Park Junior High School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,533

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1139
  • Room Type: Screened Porch, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1139
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 244900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding,Steel Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Park Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 102

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0717
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 150
  • 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: 5532.96
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Cirrus Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Gomez Refugio
Seller's Agent
Rachel Frenzel
HomeSmart Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Libia Alvarez
O W Auction Group LLC
List Price
$244,900
Sold Price
$243,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.78%
Current Estimated Value
$335,219

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$237,616
Outstanding Balance
$211,249
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$112,149

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Brown Chris M
Bought by
Cirrus Investment Group Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2002
Sold by
Sabeckis Steven
Bought by
Brown Chris M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,250
Interest Rate
7.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2000
Sold by
Walden Walter S
Bought by
Walden Walter S and Valentine David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,400
Interest Rate
12.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1997
Sold by
Valentine Shirley A
Bought by
Walden Walter S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1993
Sold by
Wilson Joseph W
Bought by
Valentine Shirley A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Gomez Refugio $243,000 Fidelity National Title
Cirrus Investment Group Llc $122,500 None Available
Brown Chris M $142,500 Stewart Title
Walden Walter S -- Residential Title Services
Walden Walter S -- --
Valentine Shirley A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gomez Refugio $17,147
Open Gomez Refugio $237,616
Previous Owner Brown Chris M $212,000
Previous Owner Brown Chris M $140,000
Previous Owner Brown Chris M $35,000
Previous Owner Brown Chris M $135,750
Previous Owner Brown Chris M $128,250
Previous Owner Walden Walter S $89,400
Previous Owner Walden Walter S $75,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Sold $243,000 -0.8% $213 / Sq Ft
01/20/2020 01/20/20 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 For Sale $244,900 -- $215 / 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 $5,705 $23,000 $2,031 $20,969
2023 $4,387 $23,000 $2,031 $20,969
2022 $4,387 $14,941 $1,797 $13,144
2021 $4,214 $14,940 $1,796 $13,144
2020 $4,124 $14,940 $1,796 $13,144
2019 $5,341 $19,360 $1,640 $17,720
2018 $5,239 $19,360 $1,640 $17,720
2017 $5,101 $19,360 $1,640 $17,720
2016 $4,485 $15,327 $1,406 $13,921
2015 $4,192 $15,327 $1,406 $13,921
2014 $4,126 $15,327 $1,406 $13,921
2013 $4,929 $18,656 $1,406 $17,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10550216

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-04-228-015-0000