NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1620 Elder Ln Northfield, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $458,000 - $514,864

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,192 Sq Ft
$407/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2024

Last sale price $420,000 $352 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,161/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Marie Murphy School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • 1-minute walk to Northfield Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Be enchanted by this charming well-maintained 2BR | 1 Bath Cottage-Style Ranch located in the sought-after New Trier School District! This delightful home is a wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, ideal for those seeking to downsize to one-level living, or a perfect rental option for a savvy investor. A welcoming front porch sets the tone as you enter. Inside, the spacious living room is filled with natural light and features a wood-burning fireplace plus built-in bookcase surrounding the front windows, creating a warm and inviting nook. Just off the kitchen, you'll find a formal dining room that easily flexes into a den or home office. The home also includes two nicely sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient utility/laundry room to complete the interior. The main living spaces offer recessed lighting and hardwood flooring throughout, adding to the home's appeal. Plus, the entire interior has been freshly painted for its new owners while the exterior was painted last year (2023). Outside, a detached 2-car garage sits at the end of a recently redone driveway(2021) with refreshed sidewalks (2021) A newer fence (2021) provides privacy and allows direct access to Northfield Park, which features a playground, picnic areas, and a basketball court-perfect for outdoor activities. Conveniently located near I-94, the forest preserve, and bike trails. HVAC (2018) Water Heater (2019).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Miller

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475181085 Listed on: 10/03/2024

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Garvey

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475192308

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,810

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,665 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 133x50
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,192 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Avoca West Elementary School
  • Marie Murphy Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,810

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 1192
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: From Tax Records
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Park Adjacent, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Avoca West Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Marie Murphy School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.153
  • Lot Dimensions: 133X50
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7809.99
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Kathleen A Diclementi Declaration Of Tru and Diclementi Kathleen A
Bought by
Schumacher William
Seller's Agent
Heather Miller
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Garvey
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
7.69%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$484,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.57%
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Outstanding Balance
$331,586
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$153,130

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2019
Sold by
Diclementi Joseph H and Diclementi Kathleen A
Bought by
Diclementi Kathleen A and Diclementi Joseph H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
Diclementi Kathleen A
Bought by
Diclementi Joseph H and Diclementi Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,050
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2001
Sold by
Pierce Barbara J
Bought by
Diclementi Joseph H and Diclementi Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
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
Schumacher William $420,000 None Listed On Document
Diclementi Kathleen A -- None Available
Diclementi Joseph H -- --
Diclementi Joseph H $289,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schumacher William $336,000
Previous Owner Diclementi Joseph H $212,050
Previous Owner Diclementi Joseph H $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $420,000 +7.7% $352 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 For Sale $390,000 -- $327 / 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
2025 $7,810 $40,000 $10,640 $29,360
2024 $7,810 $34,802 $10,640 $24,162
2023 $7,400 $34,802 $10,640 $24,162
2022 $7,400 $34,802 $10,640 $24,162
2021 $6,811 $27,568 $7,647 $19,921
2020 $6,627 $27,568 $7,647 $19,921
2019 $6,477 $30,295 $7,647 $22,648
2018 $5,903 $26,355 $6,317 $20,038
2017 $6,503 $29,931 $6,317 $23,614
2016 $6,105 $29,931 $6,317 $23,614
2015 $5,914 $26,264 $5,153 $21,111
2014 $5,781 $26,264 $5,153 $21,111
2013 $5,515 $26,264 $5,153 $21,111
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12174432

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-19-316-011-0000