$235,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024

2238 Stratford Ave Westchester, IL 60154

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Tennis Courts
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in a fantastic neighborhood! This home is ready for a new owner to bring it back to its full potential. Featuring a full, unfinished basement with updated electrical and plumbing, there's ample opportunity to expand your living space. The spacious 2 1/2 car garage offers plenty of room for storage or a workshop, and the backyard is perfect for gardening or relaxing outdoors. Nestled in a desirable area of South Westchester, this home offers great access to local amenities, schools, and parks. With a little TLC, this house could be your dream home or a savvy investment opportunity! Ask us about the Special Financing programs including the "1-0 Lender Paid Interest Rate Buy Down" to save you Thousands of Dollars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Bakas

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #471021419 Listed on: 11/04/2024

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,307

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136 x 54
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Westchester Primary Elementary School
  • Westchester Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,307

Year Built

Built in 1949

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: 1949
  • 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, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1120
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 250000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Westchester Primary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Westchester Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 92.5

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 136 X 54
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6307
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Itzhaki Gilad
Bought by
Idunate Angela Elvira
Seller's Agent
Shlomo Arel
Kale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martin Garcia
Home Sellers Realty Inc
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.9%
Views
114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.04%
Original Mortgage
$278,591
Outstanding Balance
$278,368
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$78,616

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2024
Closed on
Dec 30, 2024
Sold by
Steve J Horning Trust
Bought by
Itzhaki Gilad
Seller's Agent
Robert Bakas
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-20.34%
Views
106

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
241.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2007
Sold by
Horning Steve J
Bought by
Horning Steve J and Steve J Horning Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $370,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $235,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $235,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $278,591 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Sold $370,000 -2.5% $296 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $379,500 -1.4% $303 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 For Sale $385,000 +63.8% $308 / Sq Ft
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $235,000 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Off Market $235,000 -- --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Price Changed $250,000 -15.3% $223 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $295,000 -- $263 / 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 $6,307 $30,000 $5,188 $24,812
2023 $4,889 $30,000 $5,188 $24,812
2022 $4,889 $22,181 $4,447 $17,734
2021 $4,780 $22,181 $4,447 $17,734
2020 $4,789 $22,181 $4,447 $17,734
2019 $4,497 $22,092 $4,076 $18,016
2018 $4,435 $22,092 $4,076 $18,016
2017 $4,195 $22,092 $4,076 $18,016
2016 $4,087 $18,295 $3,706 $14,589
2015 $3,973 $18,295 $3,706 $14,589
2014 $3,907 $18,295 $3,706 $14,589
2013 $4,498 $22,400 $3,706 $18,694
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12201151

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-29-203-041-0000