NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 N Taft Ave Berkeley, IL 60163

Estimated Value: $289,000 - $329,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,201 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 9, 2016

Last sale price $185,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,201 / mo

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2016

Get ready to move to this great brick 2 bedroom brick georgian with a bright and airy heated first floor family room/extra room addition on a large corner lot. Beautiful living room bay windows Refinished hardwood floors-Formal dining room- Master bedroom with 3 closets and window seat. For your entertainment enjoy the finished basement with wet-bar and 1/2 bath. Wood deck, fenced yard, side drive, 2 car garage. Show and Sell!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Routen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475123517 Listed on: 09/01/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaqueline Kaney

Tapia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1941

Lot Details

  • 7,405

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1941

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1941
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1941

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1201
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.1777

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
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 87

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 54 X 150
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15071110110000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3798.55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2016
Closed on
Dec 9, 2016
Sold by
Ridgner Debra A
Bought by
Jimenez Salvador Briones
Seller's Agent
Andrea Routen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jaqueline Kaney
Tapia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$189,500
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.37%
Current Estimated Value
$304,455

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,455
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$173,178
Outstanding Balance
$141,855
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$162,600

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2000
Sold by
Gelsomino Chris M
Bought by
Ridgner Debra A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
8.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1997
Sold by
Gelsomino Chris M
Bought by
Gelsomino Chris M and Angel Partners

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1995
Sold by
Harrison Richard L and Ashley Harrison Denise R
Bought by
Gelsomino Christopher M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,448
Interest Rate
7.45%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jimenez Salvador Briones $185,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Ridgner Debra A $150,000 --
Gelsomino Chris M -- --
Gelsomino Christopher M $113,500 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jimenez Salvador Briones $173,178
Previous Owner Ridgner Debra A $142,500
Previous Owner Gelsomino Christopher M $104,448
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/09/2016 12/09/16 Sold $185,000 -2.4% $154 / Sq Ft
10/25/2016 10/25/16 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2016 09/01/16 For Sale $189,500 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $6,923 $22,000 $4,257 $17,743
2024 $6,923 $22,000 $4,257 $17,743
2023 $6,380 $22,000 $4,257 $17,743
2022 $6,380 $17,944 $2,903 $15,041
2021 $6,399 $17,943 $2,902 $15,041
2020 $6,129 $17,943 $2,902 $15,041
2019 $4,719 $14,563 $2,709 $11,854
2018 $4,624 $14,563 $2,709 $11,854
2017 $5,785 $14,563 $2,709 $11,854
2016 $3,909 $12,154 $2,515 $9,639
2015 $3,847 $12,154 $2,515 $9,639
2014 $3,799 $12,154 $2,515 $9,639
2013 $3,767 $12,917 $2,515 $10,402
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrea Routen

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Andrea Routen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (708) 544-8440

    6 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Andrea Routen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jaqueline Kaney

    Tapia Realty, Inc.

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09331384

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-07-111-011-0000

Illinois Cook County Berkeley 60163

1540 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL

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