$535,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

1447 N Race Ave Arlington Heights, IL 60004

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$353 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patton Elementary School Rated 10
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2-minute walk to Virginia Terrace Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 1447 North Race Avenue, a delightful ranch in the heart of Arlington Heights! Inside, you'll find 1,516 square feet of well-planned living space, with three spacious bedrooms and two full baths on the main level, plus an additional bedroom and full bath in the basement! The entire first floor has been freshly painted (2025), and all-new flooring (2025) enhances the home's inviting feel. Both upstairs bathrooms have been completely remodeled this year (2025) with new vanities, tile, showers, and lighted mirrors. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, oven stovetop, and dishwasher (all 2021). A formal dining room with a beautiful bay window provides a charming setting for meals, complemented by an additional eat-in area in the kitchen. A skylight fills the home with natural light for a warm, welcoming ambiance. The basement adds an office nook, a recreation area, and ample storage space. Step outside to a fully fenced yard with a cozy patio, along with a shed for extra storage. A detached, heated 2.5-car garage completes this home, providing secure parking. Located next to Virginia Terrace Park and near Arlington Park Metra Station, Route 53, shopping, and dining options, this home offers both convenience and charm in every corner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Messel

Compass License #475173623 Listed on: 02/27/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Nicholas Blackshaw

Compass License #475168518

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria DelBoccio

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475146842

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,305

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68.6 x 132
  • Wood Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Patton Elementary School
  • Thomas Middle School
  • John Hersey High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Virginia Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,305

Year Built

Built in 1955

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
  • Subdivision Name: Virginia Terrace
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,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, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 971
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 1516
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2487
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1097
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1516
  • Basement Sq Ft: 971
  • Total Sq Ft: 2487
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1516
  • Window Features: Blinds,Screens,Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • List Price: 525000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Patton Elementary School
  • High School: John Hersey High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Thomas Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 25

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 68.6 X 132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7304.91
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 31, 2025
Sold by
Aspire Unseen Llc
Bought by
Meersman Nicholas and Borst Nicole
Seller's Agent
Matthew Messel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maria DelBoccio
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.9%
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$525,316

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,684
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.17%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$123,865

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Oct 23, 2024
Sold by
Watanuki Cliff
Bought by
Aspire Unseen Llc
Seller's Agent
Sue Kowols
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Messel
Compass
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.12%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
61.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Endres Devlin
Bought by
Watanuki Cliff

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1995
Sold by
Halpin Thomas C and Halpin Karen
Bought by
Endress Devlin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

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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 $535,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $435,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $291,500 Rtc
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $156,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $535,000 +1.9% $353 / Sq Ft
03/02/2025 03/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $525,000 0.0% $346 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Price Changed $525,000 +20.7% $346 / Sq Ft
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $435,000 -3.1% $287 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Sale $449,000 -- $296 / 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 $7,305 $30,000 $6,566 $23,434
2023 $7,008 $30,000 $6,566 $23,434
2022 $7,008 $30,000 $6,566 $23,434
2021 $6,073 $23,506 $4,754 $18,752
2020 $5,983 $23,506 $4,754 $18,752
2019 $5,972 $26,176 $4,754 $21,422
2018 $5,770 $23,209 $4,075 $19,134
2017 $5,720 $23,209 $4,075 $19,134
2016 $5,571 $23,209 $4,075 $19,134
2015 $5,287 $20,530 $3,622 $16,908
2014 $5,149 $20,530 $3,622 $16,908
2013 $5,002 $20,530 $3,622 $16,908
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12295767

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-19-314-001-0000