Seller's Agent in 2025
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
(847) 691-2976
4 in this area
575 Total Sales
1744 N 20th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160
2
Beds
1
Bath
907
Sq Ft
6,273
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 0.14 Acre Lot
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Laundry Room
- Ranch Style House
- Living Room
- Central Air
About This Home
As of September 2025Solid brick 2 bed, 1 bath ranch in a prime Melrose Park location-just steps from parks, schools, shopping, and public transportation. This well-cared-for home features a large family/dining room addition for extra living space, hardwood flooring in the living room, and an attached 2-car garage. Conveniently located near North Ave retail corridor, grocery stores, dining, and only minutes to I-290, I-294, Loyola Medical Center, and O'Hare Airport. Newer windows and mechanicals. Perfect for first time home buyers looking to make it their own. Sold as-is.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Realty of America License #471009852 Listed on: 08/04/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,426
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 6,273 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 907 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Melrose Park Elementary School
- Stevenson Elementary Middle School
- Proviso East High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 4, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Castellanos Abel
Bought by
Flores Diana L Diaz
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
Buyer's Agent
Lucy Masso-Garcia
Remax Future
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Views
3484
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.66%
Original Mortgage
$242,500
Outstanding Balance
$242,291
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$7,327
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 5, 2016
Closed on
Mar 9, 2017
Sold by
Casarez Salvador and Casarez Ana Diaz
Bought by
Castellanos Abel and Castellanos Ana
Seller's Agent
Ana Diaz
Nelly Corp Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Ramirez
Net Realty Corp
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$184,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.58%
Original Mortgage
$181,550
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 10, 2004
Sold by
Farina Charles W and Farina Charmaine
Bought by
Casarez Salvador and Casarez Ana Diaz
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,113
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1996
Sold by
Pappas Pamela S and Pappas Evelyn L
Bought by
Farina Charles W and Farina Charmaine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,400
Interest Rate
8.1%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $250,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $185,000 | First American Title Insuran | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | First American | |
| Warranty Deed | $73,000 | Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $242,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $181,550 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $197,113 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $58,400 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | Sold | $250,000 | 0.0% | $276 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/24/2025 08/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | For Sale | $250,000 | 0.0% | $276 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/07/2025 08/07/25 | For Sale | $250,000 | 0.0% | $276 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/05/2025 08/05/25 | Off Market | $250,000 | -- | -- | |
| 08/05/2025 08/05/25 | For Sale | $250,000 | +35.2% | $276 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/09/2017 03/09/17 | Sold | $184,900 | 0.0% | $204 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/22/2016 12/22/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/05/2016 12/05/16 | For Sale | $184,900 | -- | $204 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $4,426 | $23,000 | $5,781 | $17,219 |
| 2023 | $3,421 | $23,000 | $5,781 | $17,219 |
| 2022 | $3,421 | $17,259 | $5,000 | $12,259 |
| 2021 | $2,136 | $17,258 | $5,000 | $12,258 |
| 2020 | $1,934 | $17,258 | $5,000 | $12,258 |
| 2019 | $2,057 | $13,203 | $4,531 | $8,672 |
| 2018 | $2,267 | $13,203 | $4,531 | $8,672 |
| 2017 | $3,103 | $13,203 | $4,531 | $8,672 |
| 2016 | $2,658 | $10,790 | $4,062 | $6,728 |
| 2015 | $2,577 | $10,790 | $4,062 | $6,728 |
| 2014 | $2,514 | $10,790 | $4,062 | $6,728 |
| 2013 | $2,991 | $13,286 | $4,062 | $9,224 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Elizabeth Goodchild
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Erik Aguirre
E
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Erik Aguirre
Realty of America
(773) 606-7577
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Lucy Masso-Garcia
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lucy Masso-Garcia
Remax Future
(630) 989-2925
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
-
Ana Diaz
A
Seller's Agent in 2017
Ana Diaz
Nelly Corp Realty
6 Total Sales
-
David Ramirez
Buyer's Agent in 2017
David Ramirez
Net Realty Corp
(847) 417-9520
1 in this area
102 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12423444
APN: 15-03-112-051-0000
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