NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1553 E Walnut Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $422,000 - $464,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,942 Sq Ft
$228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2014

Last sale price $251,000 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,160/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • 5-minute walk to Central Park

About This Home

As of July 2014

You'll enjoy this great 2 story home w/ lots of room for the whole family! New siding & roof in 2011, updated eat in kit, 1st floor bath, sep dining rm w/built-in cabinets, living rm w/ ofc area, bdrm or den on 1st fl, large master bdrm w/walk in closet, front bdrm has two huge closets - one could be a second bath, 2 car det garage off alley, plus a parking space off street on side of hse. Lot 50x150!! Shows Great!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Grady

RE/MAX Suburban License #471004082 Listed on: 05/30/2014

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrick Alvarez

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #471003164

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,126

Year Built

  • 1904

Lot Details

  • 7,492

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Cellar

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,126

Year Built

1904

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1904
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1904

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Cellar, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1942
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: N (North)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09202170060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6043

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2014
Closed on
Jul 23, 2014
Sold by
Anderson Mary L
Bought by
Hock John J and Hock Cristin K
Seller's Agent
James Grady
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Patrick Alvarez
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$251,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.8%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$442,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%
Original Mortgage
$238,450
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2009
Sold by
Anderson Mary Lucille
Bought by
Anderson Mary L and Mary L Anderson Trust
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
Hock John J $251,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Anderson Mary L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hock John J $56,000
Open Hock John J $288,000
Closed Hock John Joseph $288,000
Closed Hock John J $232,000
Closed Hock John J $238,450
Previous Owner Anderson John F $41,782
Previous Owner Anderson John F $19,257
Previous Owner Anderson John F $100,000
Previous Owner Anderson John F $35,000
Previous Owner Anderson John F $37,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Sold $251,000 +0.8% $129 / Sq Ft
06/04/2014 06/04/14 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2014 05/30/14 For Sale $249,000 -- $128 / 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 $8,126 $35,000 $6,000 $29,000
2023 $8,126 $35,000 $6,000 $29,000
2022 $8,126 $35,000 $6,000 $29,000
2021 $5,027 $19,684 $4,875 $14,809
2020 $5,011 $19,684 $4,875 $14,809
2019 $4,963 $21,872 $4,875 $16,997
2018 $5,837 $22,952 $4,312 $18,640
2017 $5,751 $22,952 $4,312 $18,640
2016 $5,684 $22,952 $4,312 $18,640
2015 $6,266 $20,725 $3,750 $16,975
2014 $4,830 $20,725 $3,750 $16,975
2013 $5,222 $20,725 $3,750 $16,975
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08629825

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-217-006-0000