NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1961 Hitchcock Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $251,000 - $392,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2015

Last sale price $170,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,146/month

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Henry Puffer School Rated A-
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2015

Vintage home in walking distance to Belmont commuter station. 9 ft. ceilings, crown moulding, hardwood floors, good size rooms, two enclosed porches, walk-in pantry, full basement. Roof & gutters about 1 yr. old. Nice project for owner occupied or investment rental. Large level lot, not in a flood plain or LPDA. Herrick Jr. High and DGN High School. Check with lender if using FHA/VA financing. Quick close possible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Marie Vespo-Mueller

Baird & Warner License #475119110 Listed on: 12/04/2014

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Gibbons

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475159733

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,181

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.36

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,181

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1927
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Enclosed Porch Heated, Pantry
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch Heated, Dimensions: 11X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Main Level, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 7X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 960
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.3672

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: HENRY PUFFER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HERRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 57 X 275
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0812402014

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3218

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2014
Closed on
Mar 12, 2015
Sold by
Trafidlo Gregory T and Frances B Trafidlo Trust
Bought by
Froemel James
Seller's Agent
Anne Marie Vespo-Mueller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Gibbons
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-15%
Current Estimated Value
$323,407

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,407
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Outstanding Balance
$103,699
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$219,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
Trafidlo Frances B
Bought by
Trafidlo Frances B and Frances B Trafidlo 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
Froemel James $170,000 Git
Trafidlo Frances B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Froemel James $136,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/12/2015 03/12/15 Sold $170,000 -15.0% $177 / Sq Ft
02/07/2015 02/07/15 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2015 02/07/15 For Sale $200,000 +17.6% $208 / Sq Ft
01/26/2015 01/26/15 Off Market $170,000 -- --
12/04/2014 12/04/14 For Sale $200,000 -- $208 / 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 $5,181 $98,591 $58,817 $39,774
2023 $4,883 $89,980 $53,680 $36,300
2022 $4,690 $85,690 $51,120 $34,570
2021 $4,270 $82,450 $49,190 $33,260
2020 $4,198 $80,970 $48,310 $32,660
2019 $4,049 $77,470 $46,220 $31,250
2018 $3,823 $72,510 $43,260 $29,250
2017 $3,712 $70,060 $41,800 $28,260
2016 $3,669 $67,530 $40,290 $27,240
2015 $3,622 $63,590 $37,940 $25,650
2014 $3,259 $61,290 $36,570 $24,720
2013 $3,218 $61,440 $36,660 $24,780
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08796954

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-12-402-014