$268,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

1454 Ashland Ave Unit 205 Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,631 Sq Ft
$439/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$164 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Elevator
  • 2-minute walk to Central Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome Home.. This unit offers very large room sizes and closets. Wonderful floorplan.. Floors are wood and very well taken care of. Large eat in kitchen with newer appliances. Building is owner occupied and well taken care of. Master suite is very large complete with a full bathroom and a walk in closet. Separate in unit Laundry Room. Building exhibits quality construction with heated concrete flooring in the living spaces and ceilings. Storage on same floor as unit. Storage # 205. Heated Garage #25. Large inviting balcony. Best location.. convenient to the new downtown restaurants and Des Plaines Theatre. Very close to the Metra and commuter busses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Goczkowski

Century 21 Langos & Christian License #475127473 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Century 21 Langos & Christian

Last Buyer's Agent

Rafay Qamar

Real Broker LLC License #475158420

Real Broker LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

HOA Fees

  • $439 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,631 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 30 Units
  • Yvonnne Balazik Association, Phone Number (847) 813-5939
  • Property managed by McKenzie Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Trails

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,906

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$439 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 2
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1631
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 282500
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 439
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Trail(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: McKenzie Management
  • Management Contact Name: Yvonnne Balazik
  • Management Phone: 847-813-5939X122

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62
  • Elementary School #2: Iroquois Community School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: INTEGRAL
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3906
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 30

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Mary Sullivan Trust and Berger Ellen C
Bought by
Villanueva Family Revocable Living Trust and Villanueva
Seller's Agent
Jan Goczkowski
Century 21 Langos & Christian
Buyer's Agent
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$282,500
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-5.13%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
183.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2013
Sold by
Sullivan Mary R
Bought by
Sullivan Mary R and Mary Sullivan Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1999
Sold by
Butcher Clysta S
Bought by
Sullivan Mary R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1997
Sold by
Butcher Gordon N
Bought by
Butcher Clysta S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1993
Sold by
Heiden Peter W
Bought by
Butcher Gordon N and Butcher Clysta S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,500
Interest Rate
7.28%
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
Deed $268,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $168,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $96,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $130,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $268,000 -5.1% $164 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $282,500 -- $173 / 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 $3,906 $20,785 $624 $20,161
2023 $3,764 $20,785 $624 $20,161
2022 $3,764 $20,785 $624 $20,161
2021 $3,169 $16,305 $506 $15,799
2020 $3,240 $16,305 $506 $15,799
2019 $3,229 $18,170 $506 $17,664
2018 $1,822 $14,148 $448 $13,700
2017 $1,758 $14,148 $448 $13,700
2016 $2,742 $14,148 $448 $13,700
2015 $2,688 $13,422 $389 $13,033
2014 $2,577 $13,422 $389 $13,033
2013 $2,572 $13,422 $389 $13,033
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12403421

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-205-043-1005