NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 S Kenmore Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $965,976 - $1,338,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$386/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $770,000 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,990/month

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Den

About This Home

As of May 2015

AMAZING SETTING ON THIS SPRAWLING CENTER OF TOWN RANCH. MANY UPDATES IN 2009 INCLUDE MASTER ADDITION, ROOF, CEDAR SHAKE, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, & HVAC. 4 BR'S, 3 BATHS. PRVT DEN. 1ST FLOOR FAMILY RM OFF KITCHEN OPENS TO PATIO. EAT-IN WHITE KITCHEN W/VIKING OVENS & HOOD, SOAPSTONE COUNTERTOP. MASTER SUITE W/DOORS TO PATIO, WALK-IN CLOSET, GORGEOUS BATH HAS JAQUZZI & STEAM SHOWER. FIN. BSMT W/FP. IN TOWN LOCATION

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127707 Listed on: 09/23/2014

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Juliet Mills

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475126577

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,083

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.32

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,083

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Sump Pump, Air Cleaner, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Den, Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 17X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2800
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.3258

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X190
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601315002

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13413

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
May 27, 2015
Sold by
Milefchik Edward F and Milefchik Tracy A
Bought by
Maffia John M and Maffia Cheryl L
Seller's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Juliet Mills
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-6.67%
Total Days on Market
213
Current Estimated Value
$1,080,244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$310,244
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Outstanding Balance
$481,864
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$601,614

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2003
Sold by
Driver Arthur R
Bought by
Driver Arthur R and Driver Lynnette K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2002
Sold by
Metric Carol and Szabo Carol
Bought by
Driver Arthur R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2002
Sold by
Szabo Carla R
Bought by
Metric Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2000
Sold by
Szabo Frank
Bought by
Szabo Carla R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1997
Sold by
Hoffman Howard O and Howard O Hoffman Trust
Bought by
Szabo Frank

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,900
Interest Rate
7.12%
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
Maffia John M $770,000 Ctc
Driver Arthur R -- Law Title
Driver Arthur R $475,000 --
Metric Carol -- --
Szabo Carla R -- --
Szabo Frank $340,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Maffia John M $140,400
Closed Maffia John M $80,000
Open Maffia John M $616,000
Previous Owner Milefchik Edward F $417,000
Previous Owner Milefchik Edward F $240,000
Previous Owner Driver Arthur R $630,000
Previous Owner Driver Arthur R $157,500
Previous Owner Driver Arthur R $450,000
Previous Owner Driver Arthur R $73,160
Previous Owner Driver Arthur R $380,000
Previous Owner Szabo Frank $237,900
Closed Driver Arthur R $47,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $770,000 -2.4% $275 / Sq Ft
04/24/2015 04/24/15 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2015 04/09/15 Price Changed $789,000 -2.6% $282 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Price Changed $809,900 -1.8% $289 / Sq Ft
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $825,000 -- $295 / 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
2023 $15,083 $256,450 $140,590 $115,860
2022 $14,584 $246,510 $135,140 $111,370
2021 $14,227 $240,380 $131,780 $108,600
2020 $13,680 $235,110 $128,890 $106,220
2019 $13,399 $223,530 $122,540 $100,990
2018 $14,510 $240,210 $116,010 $124,200
2017 $14,202 $228,900 $110,550 $118,350
2016 $13,915 $215,630 $104,140 $111,490
2015 $13,794 $200,890 $97,020 $103,870
2014 $13,563 $182,000 $79,630 $102,370
2013 $13,413 $184,560 $80,750 $103,810
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08735749

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-315-002