NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1393 Birchbark Trail Carol Stream, IL 60188

Estimated Value: $429,000 - $454,067

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,168 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2016

Last sale price $260,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,143/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Benjamin Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Fair Oaks Park

About This Home

As of February 2016

This beauty is updated throughout and feels like a newer home * Move-in ready and neutral with gorgeous finishes and fixtures, newer paint, great floor plan, and desirable location * Lovely living room with wainscoting and bay window * Bonus front room for private office or den * Newer open kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dark cabinets, nickel fixtures, breakfast bar, and pantry closet * Stunning Australian Cypress hardwood floors from kitchen into open dining area with brick fireplace * Family room addition with vaulted ceiling, built-ins, and many windows to yard view * First floor laundry and spacious mudroom closet * Master bedroom suite with full bathroom and walk-in closet * Second floor walk-in attic storage room * Newer finished basement * Newer Pella windows, furnace, and air conditioner * Spacious corner lot on a culdesac with fenced yard, large patio, and playset * Good schools * Walking distance to elementary school, parks, and recreation centers

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Groves

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134824 Listed on: 09/30/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregory Wroblewski

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475135510

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,745

Year Built

  • 1983

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,745

Year Built

1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1983
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1983

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X3, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Office, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Attic, Dimensions: 20X10, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 8X6, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2168
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.3134

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 94
  • Elementary School: EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: BENJAMIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 25

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 155X38X114X103X41
  • Lot Description: Corner, Cul-de-sac, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0126406014

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7554

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2015
Closed on
Feb 16, 2016
Sold by
Lemkau Gregg and Lemkau Stephanie
Bought by
Simkhin Victoria and Rzeczkowski Dominik
Seller's Agent
Christine Groves
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gregory Wroblewski
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.74%
Total Days on Market
82
Current Estimated Value
$439,267

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$179,267
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2002
Sold by
Mccollum Brian D and Mccollum Chi L
Bought by
Lemkau Gregg F and Lemkau Stephanie P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,100
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Lin Jian and Zhou Yichun
Bought by
Lam Chi T and Mccollum Brian D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1993
Sold by
Ballance John and Ballance Kathleen M
Bought by
Lin Jian and Zhou Yichun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,800
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Simkhin Victoria $260,000 C T I C Dupage
Lemkau Gregg F $207,500 Midwest Title Services Llc
Lam Chi T $165,000 --
Lin Jian $138,500 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Simkhin Victoria $232,000
Closed Simkhin Victoria $234,000
Previous Owner Lemkau Gregg F $140,700
Previous Owner Lemkau Gregg F $50,000
Previous Owner Lemkau Gregg F $198,000
Previous Owner Lemkau Gregg F $197,100
Previous Owner Mccollum Brian D $100,000
Previous Owner Lam Chi T $115,000
Previous Owner Lin Jian $110,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Sold $260,000 -5.4% $120 / Sq Ft
12/21/2015 12/21/15 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2015 10/30/15 Price Changed $274,900 -3.5% $127 / Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 For Sale $284,900 -- $131 / 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
2023 $9,745 $114,390 $35,150 $79,240
2022 $9,264 $106,310 $32,670 $73,640
2021 $8,862 $100,920 $31,010 $69,910
2020 $8,638 $97,890 $30,080 $67,810
2019 $8,426 $94,400 $29,010 $65,390
2018 $7,968 $90,330 $27,760 $62,570
2017 $7,820 $86,730 $26,650 $60,080
2016 $7,666 $82,850 $25,460 $57,390
2015 $7,587 $78,430 $24,100 $54,330
2014 $7,554 $76,440 $23,490 $52,950
2013 $7,406 $78,270 $24,050 $54,220
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09051529

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-26-406-014