NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1400 Prairie Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $505,000 - $618,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$404/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2023

Last sale price $415,000 $296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,639/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pierce Downer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome Home to this Classic Mid-Century Brick RANCH situated in an excellent walk-to location. Here you will find 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (one in the basement), hardwood floors (under carpet), two beautiful fireplaces, walnut kitchen cabinets like no other, and fun built-ins! The kitchen is fully applianced and offers Corian counters. Step back in time to the finished basement which offers a 4th bedroom option, recreation room, and loads of storage. The three-season room provides easy access to the garage and there is plenty of side yard, too! The home could use some updating and is priced accordingly. A 13-month HWA Diamond warranty is being offered. SOLD AS-IS with a deed restriction preventing new construction on this site for at least five years. 1400 Prairie is waiting for you! Seller will review all offers Monday morning, April 17th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beata Kolpek

Platinum Partners Realtors License #471007571 Listed on: 04/14/2023

Platinum Partners Realtors

Co-Listed By

Sara Kolpek

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475177986

Last Buyer's Agent

Litsa Lekatsos

Compass License #475140250

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 200
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Pierce Downer Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,445

Year Built

Built in 1958

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: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds, Some Storm Doors
  • LivingArea: 1400
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Workshop, Foyer, Storage, Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1400
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2800
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

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: Pierce Downer Elementary School
  • High School: North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Herrick Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 200
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5445.38
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Cabrera Sally Ann Freels
Bought by
Pennoyer Elsie
Seller's Agent
Beata Kolpek
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Litsa Lekatsos
Compass
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,100
9.24%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$565,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.38%
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Outstanding Balance
$322,219
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$243,021

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2010
Sold by
Lautz Anne E
Bought by
Wilding Douglas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
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
Pennoyer Elsie $415,000 Fidelity National Title
Wilding Douglas $1,990,000 Ctic
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pennoyer Elsie $332,000
Previous Owner Wilding Douglas $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Sold $415,000 +9.2% $296 / Sq Ft
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2023 04/14/23 For Sale $379,900 -- $271 / 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 $8,156 $150,465 $85,806 $64,659
2023 $7,747 $138,320 $78,880 $59,440
2022 $8,735 $159,410 $76,500 $82,910
2021 $5,445 $157,600 $75,630 $81,970
2020 $5,457 $154,480 $74,130 $80,350
2019 $5,517 $148,230 $71,130 $77,100
2018 $5,583 $134,200 $70,790 $63,410
2017 $5,627 $126,230 $68,120 $58,110
2016 $5,793 $120,470 $65,010 $55,460
2015 $6,109 $113,340 $61,160 $52,180
2014 $6,297 $109,190 $59,460 $49,730
2013 $6,199 $108,680 $59,180 $49,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11753008

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-202-019