$525,000
SOLD FEB 19, 2025

1313 Van Buren Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
10,280 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2025

Vintage Elegance with Modern Amenities! Nestled in a prime location, this stunning 3+ bedroom, 3 bath home offers over 3400 total sq. ft. of living space, including a huge finished basement, large great room addition, and private primary ensuite. The beautifully updated kitchen is a showstopper, offering modern functionality while maintaining timeless appeal. The home features custom woodwork and detail, hardwood floors, and beams that add character, elegance and charm. A cozy wood-burning fireplace enhances the inviting atmosphere of the great room, complete with a breakfast nook and family room. This versatile home offers 3 bedrooms, including first floor bedrooms and full bath, plus an office and loft space that can easily serve as a 4th bedroom on the second level. The primary ensuite retreat is a peaceful haven, perfect for relaxation. The separate dining room adds elegance and functionality to family meals and gatherings. Set on an oversized lot, this home is a rare gem, featuring professional landscaping, a tranquil pond, and a sprawling Trek deck with attached gas grill-perfect for outdoor entertaining. The expansive finished basement includes a recreation room, a workshop, a laundry area, and ample storage space. With the potential to add additional bedrooms, the basement provides endless possibilities (see lower level floor plans). Other highlights include a bay window that fills the home with natural light, a cozy front porch, a huge workshop, and a thoughtfully designed layout perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. This property is truly one-of-a-kind-a charming, beautifully updated home filled with quality, character, and timeless appeal. Don't miss your chance to make it your own! Agent is related to seller. *Multiple offers received. Highest and best offers due by Sunday, Jan 26 at 8 pm.*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Mihelich

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475164575

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Shaun Kravat

Black Label Realty Co. License #471022664

Black Label Realty Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,788

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 171 x 60
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,788

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2019

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: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 508
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2050
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Deck, Office, Workshop, Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2558
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1860
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2050
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1392
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3442
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 884
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 650
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1400
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • List Price: 500000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 171 X 60
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7787.79
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2025
Closed on
Feb 17, 2025
Sold by
Jacks Andrew J and Jacks Denise
Bought by
Cortez Christian E and Cortez Allison N
Seller's Agent
Katie Mihelich
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Shaun Kravat
Black Label Realty Co.
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
5%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
66

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.06%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Outstanding Balance
$509,539
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,602

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $525,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $510,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Sold $525,000 +5.0% $256 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $7,573 $32,853 $8,208 $24,645
2023 $7,573 $32,853 $8,208 $24,645
2022 $7,573 $32,853 $8,208 $24,645
2021 $6,456 $24,332 $6,669 $17,663
2020 $6,416 $24,332 $6,669 $17,663
2019 $6,353 $27,036 $6,669 $20,367
2018 $6,216 $24,220 $5,899 $18,321
2017 $6,801 $26,526 $5,899 $20,627
2016 $6,677 $26,526 $5,899 $20,627
2015 $5,881 $22,075 $5,130 $16,945
2014 $5,773 $22,075 $5,130 $16,945
2013 $5,611 $22,075 $5,130 $16,945
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12123436

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-404-003-0000