$365,000
SOLD OCT 7, 2024

1878 Fargo Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
6,273 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$332 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Workshop
  • Breakfast Bar
  • South Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to your updated oasis in Des Plaines, IL! Pride of ownership shows in this charming 3 bed, 2 bath home, come see the renovated interior with modern finishes throughout. Enjoy the convenience of a spacious basement, a private driveway, and a 2 car garage, perfect for storage and vehicles. Nestled in a serene neighborhood yet close to a plethora of amenities, this property offers both comfort and convenience for your ideal suburban lifestyle! Only a few short minutes away from Lake Opeka, O'hare airport, shopping, Allstate Arena, Mystic Waters family aquatic center and if you'd like to enjoy the outdoors you can take advantage of the walking and biking trails nearby! **Not in a flood zone!**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Valdez

Realty of America, LLC License #475190188 Listed on: 07/19/2024

Realty of America, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Joseph

Pearson Realty Group License #475183551

Pearson Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49x125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • South Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,184

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Workshop
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 379999
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: IROQUOIS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 49X125
  • 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: 5184.2
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Shamoun Sabah K and Mikhail Azhar
Bought by
Joseph Guerline
Seller's Agent
Roger Valdez
Realty of America, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Joseph
Pearson Realty Group
List Price
$379,999
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,999
-3.95%
Total Days on Market
32
Views
151
Current Estimated Value
$363,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.76%
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Outstanding Balance
$263,543
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,586

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2019
Sold by
Shamoun Sabah K
Bought by
Shamoun Sabah K and Mikhail Azhar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2012
Closed on
May 23, 2012
Sold by
North Star Trust Company
Bought by
Shamoun Sabah K
Seller's Agent
Pete Gialamas
Century 21 Langos & Christian
Buyer's Agent
Quratulain Hashmi
List Price
$178,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-15.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.04%
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $365,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Citywide Title Corporation
Deed $150,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Sold $365,000 -3.9% $332 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $379,999 0.0% $345 / Sq Ft
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $379,999 +153.3% $345 / Sq Ft
06/13/2012 06/13/12 Sold $150,000 -9.0% $174 / Sq Ft
04/23/2012 04/23/12 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Price Changed $164,900 -7.4% $191 / Sq Ft
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $178,000 -- $206 / 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 $5,295 $22,979 $4,688 $18,291
2023 $5,295 $22,979 $4,688 $18,291
2022 $5,295 $24,001 $4,688 $19,313
2021 $4,355 $17,499 $3,906 $13,593
2020 $4,351 $17,499 $3,906 $13,593
2019 $4,368 $19,662 $3,906 $15,756
2018 $4,954 $20,001 $3,437 $16,564
2017 $4,884 $20,001 $3,437 $16,564
2016 $4,864 $20,001 $3,437 $16,564
2015 $4,338 $16,973 $2,968 $14,005
2014 $4,263 $16,973 $2,968 $14,005
2013 $5,063 $17,546 $2,968 $14,578
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12116249

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-28-308-028-0000