NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Cotton Ave Dekalb, IL 60115

Estimated Value: $242,000 - $278,244

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,654 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 22, 2023

Last sale price $246,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,789 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

MULIPLE OFFERS! CALLING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST 5PM SATURDAY 5/13. Custom built and designed to highlight the views of the park. Built in 2006, this 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home has living on 4 levels with spectacular sunrise views over peaceful League of Women Voters Park with its walking path and playground. Every room has huge windows that fill the home with light all day long. Every room looks out on the park. The home offers a large master suite with beautiful bathroom and walk-in closet. Two additional large bedrooms with a second full bath and a partial basement with a family room/office option has look-out windows and finishes off the amenities. New StainMaster carpet, new kitchen appliances, bath vanities faucets and tops, new LED lighting, all fresh paint, new patio and separation fence from the neighbors. The oversized 1 1/2 car heated garage has a convenient work area. It's a terrific place to call home. Watch the video on YouTube. Just enter the address.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Rita Nelson

O'Neil Property Group, LLC License #475139885 Listed on: 05/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Karyn Dulin

O'Neil Property Group, LLC License #475138293

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,839

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

  • 3,842 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x64

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,654 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,839

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled in 2023

Lot Details

3,842 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2023
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2023

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1654
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0882
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X64
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4839.22
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2023
Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Oconnor Edward B
Bought by
Menzel Matthew
Seller's Agent
Mary Rita Nelson
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karyn Dulin
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
List Price
$243,500
Sold Price
$246,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.03%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$258,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,311
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
Original Mortgage
$241,544
Outstanding Balance
$233,416
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$24,895

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Lawrence E V
Bought by
Oconnor Edward B

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2019
Closed on
Sep 18, 2019
Sold by
Fifth Third Bank
Bought by
Finn Lawrence
Seller's Agent
Tammy Engel
RE/MAX Classic
Buyer's Agent
Mary Rita Nelson
O'Neil Property Group, LLC
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$95,111
Premium/Discount to List
$20,211
26.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2019
Sold by
Connor Edward O
Bought by
Fifth Third Bank
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
Menzel Matthew $246,000 None Listed On Document
Oconnor Edward B $97,000 Attorney
Finn Lawrence $95,111 None Available
Fifth Third Bank $134,300 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Menzel Matthew $241,544
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Sold $246,000 +1.0% $149 / Sq Ft
05/14/2023 05/14/23 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Sale $243,500 +156.0% $147 / Sq Ft
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Sold $95,111 +27.0% $58 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/10/2019 09/10/19 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 For Sale $74,900 -- $45 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $4,915 $74,128 $6,407 $67,721
2024 $4,991 $67,691 $5,851 $61,840
2023 $4,839 $59,021 $5,102 $53,919
2022 $4,839 $53,886 $5,823 $48,063
2021 $4,929 $50,540 $5,461 $45,079
2020 $5,719 $49,734 $5,374 $44,360
2019 $5,607 $47,780 $5,163 $42,617
2018 $5,475 $46,160 $4,988 $41,172
2017 $5,527 $44,372 $4,795 $39,577
2016 $5,466 $43,252 $4,674 $38,578
2015 -- $40,982 $4,429 $36,553
2014 -- $41,509 $6,409 $35,100
2013 -- $43,602 $6,732 $36,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11752859

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-24-352-006

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