NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 E Walnut Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $421,471

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,518 Sq Ft
$278/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2023

Last sale price $352,000 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,051/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of March 2023

Don't miss out on this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch home on the highly desireable CANDY CANE LANE in Des Plaines! Updated Kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry closet, island with room for bar stools. Updated Bathrooms, freshly painted throughout, newer roof, furnace, central air (2015), siding, front porch and walkway were 2019. Living Room has beamed vaulted ceilings, open to kitchen. Bedrooms as well with vaulted ceilings. All this plus first floor family room with separate heat/ac, double closets, great big window for natural light and exterior door to back patio. Large, fenced in yard. Great location, walking trail behind home, close to Prairie Lakes Community Center.

Last Listed By

Kelly Janowiak

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471012760 Listed on: 01/25/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,141 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x155

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,518 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,061

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Laminate Floors
  • LivingArea: 1518
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 339900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Terrace Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2328
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X155
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4061.12
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2023
Closed on
Mar 24, 2023
Sold by
Musni Edward C and Musni Nicole L
Bought by
Allami Bdullah A and Mccann Grace Irene
Seller's Agent
Kelly Janowiak
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amir Henein
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$352,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
3.56%
Total Days on Market
27
Views
207
Current Estimated Value
$421,471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.61%
Original Mortgage
$334,400
Outstanding Balance
$327,347
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$94,124

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2015
Closed on
Jul 7, 2015
Sold by
Mountain Prime Llc
Bought by
Musni Edward C and Musni Nicole L
Seller's Agent
Tony Mitidiero
eXp Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Julia Pitzele
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$243,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,400
-9.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.92%
Original Mortgage
$219,150
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2014
Closed on
Oct 10, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Mountain Prime Llc
Seller's Agent
Mia Micaletti
Field Street Properties, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$236,900
Sold Price
$103,950
Premium/Discount to List
-$132,950
-56.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
215.91%
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2013
Sold by
Loch
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1998
Sold by
Altis Marvin R and Altis Chriss M
Bought by
Loch Tadeusz and Loch Irena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,600
Interest Rate
7.15%

Range of Values:

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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
Allami Bdullah A $352,000 Proper Title
Musni Edward C $243,500 First American Title Ins Co
Mountain Prime Llc $103,950 Servicelink Llc
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Loch Tadeusz $148,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Allami Bdullah A $334,400
Previous Owner Musni Edward C $275,500
Previous Owner Musni Edward $216,500
Previous Owner Musni Edward C $219,150
Previous Owner Mountain Prime Llc $84,000
Previous Owner Loch Tadeusz $192,000
Previous Owner Loch Tadeusz $175,000
Previous Owner Loch Tadeusz $150,300
Previous Owner Loch Tadeusz $160,300
Previous Owner Loch Tadeusz $141,500
Previous Owner Loch Tadeusz $140,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/23/2023 03/23/23 Sold $352,000 +3.6% $232 / Sq Ft
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2023 02/18/23 For Sale $339,900 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
01/27/2023 01/27/23 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2023 01/25/23 For Sale $339,900 +39.6% $224 / Sq Ft
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Sold $243,500 -2.6% $173 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $178 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Price Changed $259,900 -3.7% $185 / Sq Ft
05/03/2015 05/03/15 For Sale $269,900 +159.6% $192 / Sq Ft
10/24/2014 10/24/14 Sold $103,950 0.0% $74 / Sq Ft
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Off Market $103,950 -- --
09/11/2014 09/11/14 Price Changed $159,900 -8.1% $114 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Price Changed $174,000 -5.9% $124 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $132 / Sq Ft
05/21/2014 05/21/14 Price Changed $189,900 -7.3% $135 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 Price Changed $204,900 -6.8% $146 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Price Changed $219,900 -7.2% $156 / Sq Ft
03/25/2014 03/25/14 For Sale $236,900 -- $168 / 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 $8,294 $35,653 $6,591 $29,062
2023 $8,294 $35,653 $6,591 $29,062
2022 $8,294 $35,653 $6,591 $29,062
2021 $4,061 $16,542 $8,619 $7,923
2020 $4,061 $16,542 $8,619 $7,923
2019 $4,079 $18,587 $8,619 $9,968
2018 $6,188 $24,125 $7,605 $16,520
2017 $6,096 $24,125 $7,605 $16,520
2016 $6,704 $24,125 $7,605 $16,520
2015 $6,481 $21,437 $6,591 $14,846
2014 $5,584 $21,437 $6,591 $14,846
2013 $5,427 $21,437 $6,591 $14,846
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11698902

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-19-104-047-0000