NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1524 N 1st St Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $240,000 - $277,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,804 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2015

Last sale price $125,000 $69 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,931/month

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2015

This charming ranch home is situated on a 125x175 lot. It features 2 fireplaces, spacious living room, family room, and a first-floor laundry. Full basement with bathroom. New roof, furnace, water heater, and garage door. Brick patio. Extra parking space/turn-about in driveway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Rhoades

Century 21 Affiliated Listed on: 10/13/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayne Menne

Willow Real Estate, Inc License #471000685

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,681

Year Built

  • 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.47

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens
  • Oven or Range
  • Laundry on main level

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,681

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1960
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X26, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1804
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.4735

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 428
  • Junior High Dist: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125X175
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0814176006

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6085.82

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2014
Closed on
Apr 15, 2015
Sold by
Abbott Trust
Bought by
Racine James and Holloway Christine
Seller's Agent
Sharon Rhoades
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Menne
Willow Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$149,500
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-16.39%
Current Estimated Value
$262,795

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,795
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Original Mortgage
$118,750
Outstanding Balance
$92,953
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,590
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Racine James $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Racine James $118,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Sold $125,000 -16.4% $69 / Sq Ft
03/03/2015 03/03/15 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2014 10/13/14 For Sale $149,500 -- $83 / 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 $5,681 $76,104 $16,999 $59,105
2023 $5,681 $66,357 $14,822 $51,535
2022 $5,516 $60,583 $16,915 $43,668
2021 $5,624 $56,822 $15,865 $40,957
2020 $5,740 $55,916 $15,612 $40,304
2019 $5,600 $53,719 $14,999 $38,720
2018 $5,444 $51,897 $14,490 $37,407
2017 $5,466 $49,887 $13,929 $35,958
2016 $5,387 $48,627 $13,577 $35,050
2015 -- $46,074 $12,864 $33,210
2014 -- $57,023 $18,613 $38,410
2013 -- $59,898 $19,551 $40,347
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08751401

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-14-176-006