$355,000
SOLD MAR 16, 2018

237 56th St Downers Grove, IL 60516

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,577 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Fairmount Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2021

Fabulous 3 bedroom 2.1 bath home in desirable Deer Creek subdivision. Updated baths & kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors in the living rm, dining room & lower level family room. Huge family room wraps around a beautiful see-through fireplace. Unique master suite with double doors to large sitting room with circular staircase to the lower level family room. Sitting room could be 4th bedroom. Beautiful crown molding in the living room and dining room and all three bedrooms. Siding and tear off roof in 2010. Furnace and A/C in 2014. Wonderful location, walk to train, Barth Pond, Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club. All this and a sub basement with separate entrance, could be home office, perfect for a home based business, or a teenagers dream for entertaining friends. Make this one a must see. Voluntary home owners association with planned activities for adults and children throughout the year. Outstanding family neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darlene Campione

RE/MAX Action License #475130218

RE/MAX Action

Last Buyer's Agent

Aryn Van Dyke

United Real Estate - Chicago License #475170502

United Real Estate - Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,823

Year Built

  • 1973

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sub-Basement

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio
  • Southern Exposure
  • Flood Zone Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $1,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,823

Year Built

1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Flood Zone
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Tri-Level
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Estimated Year Built: 1973
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Sub-Basement
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X6, On Level: Lower, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2577
  • Basement Sq Ft: 702
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 27X17, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)

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: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: O NEILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 140
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0916103003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7135.12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2018
Closed on
Mar 8, 2018
Sold by
Koutny Kimberly A
Bought by
Venhousen Matthew J and Venhousen Jena V
Seller's Agent
Darlene Campione
RE/MAX Action
Buyer's Agent
Aryn Van Dyke
United Real Estate - Chicago
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.74%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$633,365

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$278,365
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$301,750
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2009
Sold by
Mueller Harlan L and Mueller Judith M
Bought by
Koutny Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1996
Sold by
Landrum Elmo U and Byrnes Anne L
Bought by
Mueller Harlan L and Mueller Judith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,100
Interest Rate
7.87%

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed $347,000 Premier Title
Warranty Deed $219,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $489,250 New Conventional
Closed $292,000 New Conventional
Closed $301,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $231,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $177,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $214,900 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $212,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $197,100 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Sold $515,000 +4.0% $200 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2021 03/29/21 For Sale $495,000 +39.4% $192 / Sq Ft
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Sold $355,000 -2.7% $138 / Sq Ft
01/10/2018 01/10/18 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2018 01/05/18 For Sale $365,000 -- $142 / 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
2023 $8,823 $156,430 $66,990 $89,440
2022 $8,242 $146,040 $62,540 $83,500
2021 $6,680 $125,830 $61,820 $64,010
2020 $6,555 $123,340 $60,600 $62,740
2019 $6,345 $118,350 $58,150 $60,200
2018 $6,420 $118,330 $57,890 $60,440
2017 $7,279 $132,350 $55,710 $76,640
2016 $7,135 $126,310 $53,170 $73,140
2015 $7,057 $118,830 $50,020 $68,810
2014 $7,060 $115,530 $48,630 $66,900
2013 $6,917 $114,990 $48,400 $66,590
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09826972

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-16-103-003