NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $652,000 - $757,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,270 Sq Ft
$218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2020

Last sale price $468,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,990/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Madison Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of December 2020

This beautiful home with unique cottage feel and amazing privacy is nothing but a retreat. Enjoy the sun, serenity, and privacy of relaxing in your home, or escaping in your very generous back yard, enjoying what nature has to offer. This Wheaton home is a rare opportunity to enjoy natural beauty, comfort, and abundant land (.86 of an acre)! As soon as you walk in the front door you feel the warmth of the home from gleaming hardwood floors, to the fireplace and abundant windows with the sun shining in. Also on the the main floor there is a large 1st floor bedroom, stunning great room with floor to ceiling windows that faces the beautiful backyard (large enough for a swimming pool) a cozy fireplace, large custom open kitchen with breakfast bar, gathering or office area, dining room, living room, and a full bath. Upstairs are 2 very generous bedrooms and a full bath, and the walkout lower level has a 2nd family room with the 3rd fireplace, bonus room which can be used as an office or bedroom, full bathroom, and laundry and storage area. There is a screened porch and a brick patio to choose from to be able sit and enjoy the landscaped yard. In addition, this house is located by the prairie paths, in the heart of Wheaton with award-winning schools, close to 2 golf clubs, and less than 1.5 miles from the train station and all Wheaton has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Crane

eXp Realty License #475172745 Listed on: 10/16/2020

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Richard Crane

eXp Realty License #475172744

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Dudas

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475141806

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,630

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Water Purifier is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,630

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 3270
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 915
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 4185
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Purifier Owned, Other
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Air Exchanger
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Office, Family Room - Down, Great Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Family Room - Down, Dimensions: 26X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 25X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3270
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3270
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 526
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2032
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 712
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 26X20, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch Screened, Dog Run, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.859

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 5
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Madison Elementary School
  • Middle School: Edison Middle School
  • High School: Wheaton Warrenville South H S
  • Junior High Dist: 200

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 120X325X277X41X17
  • Lot Description: Corner, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0520101074

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13350.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Kruse Kathryn T and Kathryn T Kruse Trust
Bought by
Berberieh Stuart and Darken Colleen
Seller's Agent
Sandra Crane
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Dudas
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$468,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.47%
Current Estimated Value
$714,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$246,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.20%
Original Mortgage
$421,200
Outstanding Balance
$373,637
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$340,379

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2009
Sold by
Kruse Henry J and Kruse Kathryn T
Bought by
Kruse Kathryn T and Kathryn T Kruse Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2009
Sold by
Kruse Kathryn T and Kathryn T Krase Trust
Bought by
Kruse Henry J and Kruse Kathryn T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$386,000
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
Kruse Henry J and Kruse Kathryn T
Bought by
Kruse Kathryn T and Kathryn T Kruse Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2008
Sold by
Kruse Kathryn T and Kathryn T Kruse Trust
Bought by
Kruse Henry J and Kruse Kathryn T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2004
Sold by
Kruse Henry J and Kruse Kathryn T
Bought by
Kruse Kathryn T and The Kathryn T Kruse Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Lemme Ronald D and Lemme Barbara H
Bought by
Kruse Henry J and Kruse Kathryn T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Berberieh Stuart $468,000 Chicago Title
Kruse Kathryn T -- None Available
Kruse Henry J -- First American Title
Kruse Kathryn T -- None Available
Kruse Henry J -- First American Title
Kruse Kathryn T -- --
Kruse Henry J $542,000 Burnet Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berberieh Stuart $421,200
Previous Owner Kruse Kathryn T $385,800
Previous Owner Kruse Kathryn T $50,000
Previous Owner Kruse Kathryn T $345,000
Previous Owner Kruse Kathryn T $50,000
Previous Owner Kruse Henry J $386,000
Previous Owner Kruse Henry J $407,000
Previous Owner Kruse Henry J $322,700
Previous Owner Lemme Ronald D $440,000
Closed Kruse Henry J $138,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $468,000 -1.5% $143 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2020 10/16/20 For Sale $475,000 -- $145 / 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 $14,630 $234,988 $67,031 $167,957
2023 $14,077 $216,300 $61,700 $154,600
2022 $13,741 $204,410 $58,310 $146,100
2021 $13,699 $199,560 $56,930 $142,630
2020 $13,658 $197,700 $56,400 $141,300
2019 $13,350 $192,480 $54,910 $137,570
2018 $12,701 $181,360 $51,740 $129,620
2017 $12,518 $174,670 $49,830 $124,840
2016 $12,358 $167,690 $47,840 $119,850
2015 $12,272 $159,980 $45,640 $114,340
2014 $11,956 $153,460 $45,320 $108,140
2013 $11,648 $153,920 $45,460 $108,460
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10907970

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-101-074