NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1873 Kensington Ave Westchester, IL 60154

Estimated Value: $388,000 - $411,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,571 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2018

Last sale price $285,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,714/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wet Bar
  • Property is near a bus stop

About This Home

As of May 2018

Immaculately kept, two story home on a tree lined street conveniently located in the heart of Westchester. Just move in to this large 3 bedroom (all hardwood floors~currently carpeted upstairs~never exposed) inviting eat-in kitchen, formal dining room combined w/living room~CHECK OUT THIS BASEMENT...basement is beautifully done with wet bar and plenty of room to enjoy and entertain along with second kitchen area/laundry, loads of storage.. Backyard is huge and fully fenced, patio and a two car garage. NEW concrete, NEW vinyl fence, NEW windows (except front picture), NEW aluminum siding, NEW baths and NEWLY finished basement with wet bar.. ALSO within last 5 years~mechanicals, sump pump, electrical box,TEAR OFF ROOF! Close to schools, expressways, shopping!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Citro

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135806 Listed on: 02/07/2018

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Hilda Jones

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin License #475137923

Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,603

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,603

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1570
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 369
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1959
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X22, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bar, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Other, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1571
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1959
  • Basement Sq Ft: 785
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 389
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 785
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 785
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 10X29, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Acreage: 0.1538

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1571

Schools

  • School District: 209
  • High School: PROVISO WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 92.5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 133 X 50
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15204100450000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5550.33

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2018
Closed on
May 17, 2018
Sold by
Kasprzak Frank
Bought by
Becker Kathrina Ann
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Citro
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hilda Jones
Baird & Warner Real Estate - Algonquin
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.03%
Current Estimated Value
$397,213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,213
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%
Original Mortgage
$270,750
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2013
Sold by
Kasprzak Sandra J
Bought by
Kasprzak Sandra Sarah J and Sandra Sarah J Kasprzak Living Trust
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
Becker Kathrina Ann $285,000 Chicago Title
Kasprzak Sandra Sarah J -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Becker Katrina Ann $266,689
Closed Becker Kathrina Ann $270,750
Previous Owner Kasprzak Sandra J $110,000
Previous Owner Kasprzak Sandra J $100,000
Previous Owner Kasprzak Sandra J $100,000
Previous Owner Kasprzak Sandra J $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2018 05/17/18 Sold $285,000 -1.4% $181 / Sq Ft
03/25/2018 03/25/18 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2018 03/14/18 Price Changed $289,000 -3.6% $184 / Sq Ft
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Price Changed $299,900 -3.2% $191 / Sq Ft
02/07/2018 02/07/18 For Sale $309,900 -- $197 / 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 $6,603 $28,475 $4,690 $23,785
2023 $7,355 $28,475 $4,690 $23,785
2022 $7,355 $27,529 $4,020 $23,509
2021 $7,146 $27,528 $4,020 $23,508
2020 $7,047 $27,528 $4,020 $23,508
2019 $6,108 $25,051 $3,685 $21,366
2018 $6,984 $25,051 $3,685 $21,366
2017 $7,858 $28,734 $3,685 $25,049
2016 $5,550 $23,312 $3,350 $19,962
2015 $5,417 $23,312 $3,350 $19,962
2014 $5,318 $23,312 $3,350 $19,962
2013 $5,357 $25,817 $3,350 $22,467
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09851101

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-410-045-0000