NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 E Washington St Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $339,000 - $364,493

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2021

Last sale price $249,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,669/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 1-minute walk to Tomahawk Park
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2021

Charming brick georgian home seated on a large lot. This well maintained 2 story home offers updated granite kitchen with cherry cabinets & SS appliances; newer marble & porcelain bathrooms (whirlpool tub), family room overlooking a great backyard; formal dining room; full unfinished basement; hardwood floors throughout. NEW ROOF! Newly tuck pointed chimney. 1.5 car garage with a long side driveway. This huge, lush backyard offers plenty of space for playing, relaxing and gardening. Quiet, low traffic street. This home is conveniently located close to Terrace Elementary, Chippewa middle school & Maine West HS. Centrally located blocks from Metra & Mariano's. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marek Prus

RE/MAX City License #475122834 Listed on: 09/23/2021

RE/MAX City

Last Buyer's Agent

Ramsley Merentie

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475189301

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,234

Year Built

  • 1945

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 2-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,234

Year Built

1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Architectural Style: Georgian
  • Directions: Dempster E of Mount Prospect Rd, North to Westgate right to Washington St
  • Lot Size: 55 X 165 X63 X 165
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Subdivision Name: Cumberland Terrace
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1945

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • Dining Room Type: No additional rooms

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Terrace Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 207
  • Middle Or Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7227.75
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Nov 19, 2021
Sold by
Pickett Timothy R and Hemzacek Christopher J
Bought by
Montenegro Gisela L
Seller's Agent
Marek Prus
RE/MAX City
Buyer's Agent
Ramsley Merentie
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$249,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.36%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$353,123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.34%
Original Mortgage
$236,550
Outstanding Balance
$220,586
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,537

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2009
Sold by
Hemzacek Christopher J
Bought by
Hemzacek Christopher J and Pickett Timothy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Declarati Mueller Heide M
Bought by
Hemzacek Christopher J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,900
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Montenegro Gisela L $249,000 Attorney
Hemzacek Christopher J -- None Available
Hemzacek Christopher J $295,000 Ticor
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Montenegro Gisela L $40,000
Open Montenegro Gisela L $236,550
Previous Owner Pickett Timothy R $130,000
Previous Owner Hemzacek Christopher J $300,000
Previous Owner Hemzacek Christopher J $294,900
Previous Owner Jung Elfrieda M $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $249,000 -0.4% $195 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $249,900 -- $195 / 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 $8,234 $32,000 $8,494 $23,506
2023 $8,234 $32,000 $8,494 $23,506
2022 $8,234 $32,000 $8,494 $23,506
2021 $7,282 $27,020 $6,134 $20,886
2020 $7,228 $27,020 $6,134 $20,886
2019 $6,691 $28,291 $6,134 $22,157
2018 $6,406 $24,856 $5,426 $19,430
2017 $6,311 $24,856 $5,426 $19,430
2016 $6,213 $24,856 $5,426 $19,430
2015 $6,541 $24,259 $4,719 $19,540
2014 $6,419 $24,259 $4,719 $19,540
2013 $6,242 $24,259 $4,719 $19,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11227646

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-18-108-004-0000