NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1653 Kensington Ave Westchester, IL 60154

Estimated Value: $348,000 - $399,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,235 Sq Ft
$296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2018

Last sale price $260,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,487/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Ranch Style House
  • Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of June 2018

Pride of ownership shows in this beautiful, brick Baltis ranch on a tree-lined street in a walk to school, park and library location. Complete bathroom remodel in 2012. Hardwood floors, New windows, generous room sizes. Dining room and eat-in kitchen with bay window overlooking beautifully landscaped yard with sprinkler system and 2 outdoor sheds. Detached 2 car garage. If you are looking for a really nice home that is also meticulously maintained be sure to see this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Hanley

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475115962 Listed on: 05/02/2018

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorena Alvarez

O W Auction Group LLC License #475132669

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,478

Year Built

  • 1957

Lot Details

  • 6,665

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Common Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,478

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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: 209
  • Elementary School: WESTCHESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: WESTCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: PROVISO WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 92.5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 134
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15204020110000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4387.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2018
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Smith Karen E
Bought by
Paniagua Lorena
Seller's Agent
Linda Hanley
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lorena Alvarez
O W Auction Group LLC
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.35%
Current Estimated Value
$365,467

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,467
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.89%
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2012
Sold by
Smith Karen E
Bought by
Smith Karen E and Karen E Smith Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2010
Sold by
Comise Kelli J and Comise Valerie J
Bought by
Smith Karen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1999
Sold by
Pagacz Walter G and Pagacz Phyllis E
Bought by
Comise Kelli J and Comise Valerie J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,950
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

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
Paniagua Lorena $260,000 Acquest Title Services Llc
Smith Karen E -- None Available
Smith Karen E $245,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Comise Kelli J $162,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Paniagua Lorena $227,000
Closed Paniagua Lorena $234,000
Previous Owner Comise Kelli J $160,000
Previous Owner Comise Kelli J $152,950
Previous Owner Comise Kelli J $152,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $260,000 -3.3% $211 / Sq Ft
05/13/2018 05/13/18 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2018 05/02/18 For Sale $269,000 -- $218 / 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 $6,478 $28,000 $4,655 $23,345
2023 $5,791 $28,000 $4,655 $23,345
2022 $5,791 $22,401 $3,990 $18,411
2021 $5,632 $22,401 $3,990 $18,411
2020 $5,568 $22,401 $3,990 $18,411
2019 $5,991 $21,206 $3,657 $17,549
2018 $5,912 $21,206 $3,657 $17,549
2017 $4,138 $21,206 $3,657 $17,549
2016 $4,387 $17,540 $3,325 $14,215
2015 $4,295 $17,540 $3,325 $14,215
2014 $3,695 $17,540 $3,325 $14,215
2013 $4,211 $19,380 $3,325 $16,055
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09936693

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-402-011-0000