NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1649 S California Ave Chicago, IL 60608

Douglass Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $172,000 - $306,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2016

Last sale price $113,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 125% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,483/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to California Station (Pink Line)
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Attic
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of January 2016

HUGE SINGLE FAMILY RIGHT IN FRONT OF DOUGLAS PARK. BEAUTIFUL PARK VIEW. PROPERTY IS NOT A FORECLOSURE OR SHORT SALE. JUST A GREAT DEAL. NEWER CONDO COMPLEX RIGHT NEXT DOOR. HIGH CEILINGS, 4 BEDROOMS 3 UP 1 DOWN. HUGE WALK IN CLOSET PLUS TWO BATHS. IF THE FRONT YARD IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH. WALK ACROSS THE STREET TO GRAND OLD DOUGLAS PARK. PINK LINE, ROOSEVELT AVE. AND OGDEN ARE ONLY BLOCKS AWAY. TWO SHORT BLOCKS AWAY FROM LAGUNITAS BREWERY AND MINUTES FROM DOWNTON CHICAGO. A REALLY NICE SINGLE FAMILY HOME. BRING YOUR IDEAS MAKE IT YOUR HOME.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Jimenez

Heart of Chicago Real Estate License #475151574 Listed on: 07/31/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Terry Perdue

House 2 Home License #471000735

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,094

Year Built

  • 1888

Lot Details

  • 3,311

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • $3,390 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,094

Year Built

1888

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1888
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1888

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Attic, Dimensions: 19X50, On Level: Attic, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 7X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Bar, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 7X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 7X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 7X17, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 19X30, On Level: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1500
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiators

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16244000180000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2790

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2015
Closed on
Jan 19, 2016
Sold by
Velez Joaquin
Bought by
Mcgarrah Carla
Seller's Agent
Jose Jimenez
Heart of Chicago Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Terry Perdue
House 2 Home
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$113,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
2.82%
Current Estimated Value
$254,329

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$141,329
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.92%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2007
Sold by
Velez Joaquin and Velez Maria
Bought by
Velez Joaquin and Velez Maria M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Sold by
Hruby Rita Pauline
Bought by
Velez Joaquin and Velez Maria
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mcgarrah Carla $113,000 Fidelity National Title
Velez Joaquin -- None Available
Velez Joaquin $14,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcgarrah Carla $98,000
Closed Mcgarrah Carla $7,500
Closed Mcgarrah Carla $107,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Sold $113,000 +2.8% $75 / Sq Ft
09/04/2015 09/04/15 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2015 08/18/15 For Sale $109,900 0.0% $73 / Sq Ft
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2015 07/31/15 For Sale $109,900 -- $73 / 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 $1,094 $15,400 $4,785 $10,615
2023 $1,045 $8,501 $3,878 $4,623
2022 $1,045 $8,501 $3,878 $4,623
2021 $1,039 $8,499 $3,877 $4,622
2020 $2,400 $13,877 $3,877 $10,000
2019 $2,409 $15,419 $3,877 $11,542
2018 $2,367 $15,419 $3,877 $11,542
2017 $3,437 $15,965 $3,465 $12,500
2016 $3,198 $15,965 $3,465 $12,500
2015 $2,926 $15,965 $3,465 $12,500
2014 $2,790 $15,038 $3,300 $11,738
2013 $2,735 $15,038 $3,300 $11,738
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jose Jimenez

    Heart of Chicago Real Estate

    (773) 579-1000

    23 Total Sales

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  • Terry Perdue

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Terry Perdue

    House 2 Home

    (773) 527-2455

    49 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08999107

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-24-400-018-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60608 Douglass Park

1649 S California Ave, Chicago, IL

This home is located at 1649 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 since 31 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $254,329, approximately $169 per square foot. This property was built in 1888. 1649 S California Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Plamondon Elementary School, Latino Youth High School, and Our Lady of Tepeyac Grade School.

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