NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1938 Spruce Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $392,000 - $490,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,271 Sq Ft
$192/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $369,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,974/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Home Office
  • Algonquin Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Apache Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

This is the house you have been waiting for. EVERYTHING tastefully updated to the nines! This seller has lovingly updated this home that now is too small for his growing family, make it your windfall. Enjoy four spacious bedrooms, two elegant full baths, bright office that can easily be used as a 5th bedroom, stylish kitchen addition open to separate dining room, lower level family room, large laundry room with lost of shelving and storage, plus cemented crawl space under addition. Here is a limited list of updates done in the last ten years: Concrete Driveway, Garage Concrete Floor, Two Fire Escape Windows in Lower Level, Lower Level Spa Style Bathroom, Security System by REDLIGHT, with outdoor cameras; Custom Shower Glass Doors, Deck, Roof, Electrical, Interior Doors, Crown Molding, Trim Throughout, Kitchen Addition, Custom Kitchen Cabinets by Master Kitchen&Bath, Appliances, Floors, Furnace & A/C, Main Floor Bathroom, All Copper Plumbing, Vinyl Fence, Windows, Beautiful Front Door. Just to get you started, there is so much more. THIS IS A MUST SEE! Don't miss it. Bonus! It's excellent location, one block from Lake Opeka & Lake Park Sailing and Boating Marina. Immediate access to I90, just 10 minutes to O'hare International Airport. Easy to schedule a private tour. Call or send a message today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eva Sanchez

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123792 Listed on: 06/16/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Fallico

Dream Town Real Estate License #475086022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,977

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1956 | 2016

Lot Details

  • 6,490

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,977

Year Built | Renovated

1956 | 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Square Footage Comments: Appros Sq Ft includes the finished lower level
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2271
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1956
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2271
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 24X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2271
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2271
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 1034
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1237
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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: 207
  • Elementary School: Plainfield Elementary School
  • Middle School: Iroquois Community School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X130
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09292250620000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4809

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Lopez Rafael
Bought by
Koper Ryan and Zannis Maria
Seller's Agent
Eva Sanchez
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Craig Fallico
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$382,000
Sold Price
$369,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-3.4%
Total Days on Market
9
Current Estimated Value
$435,082

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.25%
Original Mortgage
$332,100
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2002
Sold by
Healey Lawrence W and Healey Norene B
Bought by
Lopez Rafael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,900
Interest Rate
5.75%
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
Koper Ryan $369,000 Proper Title Llc
Lopez Rafael -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Koper Ryan $332,100
Previous Owner Lopez Rafael $220,800
Previous Owner Lopez Rafael $226,000
Previous Owner Lopez Rafael $230,000
Previous Owner Lopez Rafael $229,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $369,000 -3.4% $162 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Sale $382,000 -- $168 / 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 $7,977 $31,000 $5,525 $25,475
2023 $7,977 $31,000 $5,525 $25,475
2022 $7,977 $31,000 $5,525 $25,475
2021 $4,826 $15,701 $4,550 $11,151
2020 $3,807 $15,701 $4,550 $11,151
2019 $4,068 $18,546 $4,550 $13,996
2018 $4,809 $19,516 $3,900 $15,616
2017 $4,742 $19,516 $3,900 $15,616
2016 $4,729 $19,516 $3,900 $15,616
2015 $4,504 $17,522 $3,412 $14,110
2014 $4,425 $17,522 $3,412 $14,110
2013 $4,298 $17,522 $3,412 $14,110
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10742197

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-29-225-062-0000