NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1661 Henry Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $287,000 - $402,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
950 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 26, 2023

Last sale price $340,000 $358 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,318/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sitting Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of July 2023

Historic Des Plaines Charmer complete with 3 bedrooms (2 on the main floor and 1 BR in lower level), 2 full baths, side drive on oversized lot! All new fresh interior paint throughout. Total rehab in 2015 upgrades include: Pella windows, kitchen, copper plumbing, oak floors, new bathrooms, electric, lighting, staircase to unfinished attic, finished basement w/extra bedroom & family room. Newer furnace, water heater, siding, roof, complete flood control system including 3 sump pumps w/ back-up generator, lots of storage & 2.5 garage. Close to train, expressways, Riverwalk, & Downtown Des Plaines!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Saul

Realty ONE Group Karmma License #471022176 Listed on: 06/09/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph DeFrancesco

Dapper Crown License #475164682

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,141

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 128
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,141

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 950
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 340000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 128
  • 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: 4140.66
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2023
Closed on
Jul 12, 2023
Sold by
Sepulveda Orlando and Sepulveda Milsan L
Bought by
Marvin Derek Z
Seller's Agent
Pam Saul
Realty ONE Group Karmma
Buyer's Agent
Joseph DeFrancesco
Dapper Crown
List Price
$340,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Total Days on Market
2
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$335,926

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,074
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.64%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$334,496
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$1,430

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2015
Closed on
Jul 29, 2015
Sold by
King James and King Bonnie
Bought by
Sepulveda Orlando and Sepulveda Milsan L
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Rasmussen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pam Saul
Realty ONE Group Karmma
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$206,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-10.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$195,700
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2013
Sold by
King James and King Bonnie
Bought by
King James I and King Bonnie R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2007
Sold by
Hedquist Clifford A and Hedquist Christine M
Bought by
King James and King Bonnie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,600
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2000
Sold by
Paterakos Oralia
Bought by
Hedquist Clifford A and Hedquist Christine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
8.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1996
Sold by
Ziolkowski Sharon C and Sculerati Sharon C
Bought by
Paterakos Oralia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
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
Marvin Derek Z $340,000 None Listed On Document
Sepulveda Orlando $206,000 Attorney
King James I -- First American Title Insuran
King James $222,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Hedquist Clifford A $150,000 --
Paterakos Oralia $126,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Marvin Derek Z $340,000
Previous Owner Sepulveda Orlando $195,700
Previous Owner King James $164,312
Previous Owner King James $177,600
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $60,000
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $173,000
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $173,000
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $173,000
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $26,000
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $145,000
Previous Owner Hedquist Clifford A $142,500
Previous Owner Paterakos Oralia $89,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Sold $340,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2023 06/12/23 For Sale $340,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Off Market $340,000 -- --
06/09/2023 06/09/23 For Sale $340,000 +65.0% $358 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Sold $206,000 -6.4% $217 / Sq Ft
06/28/2015 06/28/15 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2015 06/18/15 Price Changed $219,995 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Price Changed $219,999 -2.2% $232 / Sq Ft
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Price Changed $224,999 -2.2% $237 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 For Sale $230,000 -- $242 / 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 $5,187 $23,579 $5,440 $18,139
2023 $5,187 $23,579 $5,440 $18,139
2022 $5,187 $23,579 $5,440 $18,139
2021 $4,141 $16,801 $4,420 $12,381
2020 $4,336 $17,452 $4,420 $13,032
2019 $4,296 $19,392 $4,420 $14,972
2018 $3,829 $16,239 $3,910 $12,329
2017 $3,779 $16,239 $3,910 $12,329
2016 $4,074 $17,158 $3,910 $13,248
2015 $4,723 $15,624 $3,400 $12,224
2014 $4,624 $15,624 $3,400 $12,224
2013 $4,509 $15,624 $3,400 $12,224
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11804422

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-103-008-0000