$398,000
SOLD JUN 1, 2019

1537 Elmwood Ave Berwyn, IL 60402

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,400 Sq Ft
3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2020

See and feel the difference in quality construction & finishes, it will be sure to impress with incredible design, attention to detail, & an open floor plan. Hardwood floors t/out the entire 1st Fl, 2nd Fl, & a custom staircase w/ iron rod spindles. A Chefs Dream w/ a massive kitchen featuring 42" Soft Close Cabinetry, huge 9 foot Island w/ Quartz Countertops & High-End SS Appliances. Have a spa like experience in your master bath suite w/ a Double Bowl Vanity, marble, & luxury shower. The entire second level features vaulted ceilings. Luxury meets practicality since the entire project was done with full plans/permits/inspections & features new water service (lead free home), High Eff 2 Zone HVAC (2 furnaces, 2 ACs) 2nd floor laundry & a full finished BSMT! Large deck and maintenance free hardie board siding. Close to shopping, highway, & Metra.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Inglis

eXp Realty License #475165011 Listed on: 04/25/2019

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Sersen

Redfin Corporation License #475175228

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,276

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1925 | 2019

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Storage Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,276

Year Built | Renovated

1925 | 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rebuilt(yn): Yes
  • Rebuilt Year: 2019
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Storage, Deck, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 20X8, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 20X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 5X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X33, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.084

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 201
  • Junior High Dist: 98

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 4,110 SQFT
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16192310160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7049.59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Roberts Scott R and Varas Zenia M
Bought by
Hiniker Ashley and Priest Quantrell
Seller's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Charis Romanach
Black Label Realty Co.
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$462,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.54%
Current Estimated Value
$534,778

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,278
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.32%
Original Mortgage
$416,250
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2019
Sold by
Varas Zenia M
Bought by
Varas Zenia M and Roberts Scott R

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2019
Closed on
Jul 1, 2019
Sold by
Fresh Look Renovations Llc
Bought by
Varas Zenia M
Seller's Agent
Joshua Inglis
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$398,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2018
Sold by
County Of Cook
Bought by
Fresh Look Renovations Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2018
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
County Of Cook Illinois and Cook County Land Bank Authority

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2017
Sold by
Ros Ricardo J
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association and Fannie Mae
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $462,500 Proper Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $398,000 Attorney
Special Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Special Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $416,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $396,500 VA
Previous Owner $398,000 VA
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $278,500 Construction
Previous Owner $153,725 Unknown
Previous Owner $142,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $99,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $88,100 Commercial
Previous Owner $78,500 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $462,500 +1.6% $210 / Sq Ft
11/03/2020 11/03/20 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Price Changed $455,000 -2.2% $207 / Sq Ft
10/23/2020 10/23/20 For Sale $465,000 +16.8% $211 / Sq Ft
06/01/2019 06/01/19 Sold $398,000 -0.5% $117 / Sq Ft
05/03/2019 05/03/19 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2019 04/25/19 For Sale $400,000 -- $118 / 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 $10,276 $39,184 $4,118 $35,066
2023 $7,995 $39,184 $4,118 $35,066
2022 $7,995 $26,552 $3,569 $22,983
2021 $8,920 $23,368 $3,568 $19,800
2020 $7,274 $23,368 $3,568 $19,800
2019 $3,008 $18,360 $3,202 $15,158
2018 $7,274 $18,360 $3,202 $15,158
2017 $7,050 $18,360 $3,202 $15,158
2016 $6,513 $15,399 $2,653 $12,746
2015 $3,400 $15,399 $2,653 $12,746
2014 $3,236 $15,399 $2,653 $12,746
2013 $2,945 $12,718 $2,653 $10,065
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10355926

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-19-231-016-0000