NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 E Washington St Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $390,000 - $444,277

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 17, 2024

Last sale price $380,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,917 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Tomahawk Park

About This Home

As of June 2024

Great curb appeal on this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home with a side driveway on a 55' wide lot. Updated kitchen with maple cabinets & granite countertops that opens up to the dining room or eat-in kitchen area. Large front living room and a family room off the kitchen with exposed brick, wood-burning fireplace, heated floors and 2 sliding doors to the backyard. First floor bedroom and full bathroom. 2nd floor has 2 large bedrooms with skylights and a full bath. Finished basement with brand new flooring and plenty of storage throughout this home. Freshly painted, newer furnace/ac and water heater, sump pump, alarm system. Large fenced yard with a deck and fire-pit. Great location close to transportation, schools and shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Hajdu

Baird & Warner License #475130785 Listed on: 05/14/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Alden

Compass License #475122036

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,611

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 165x55
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Terrace Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,611

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

9,060 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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: Terrace Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 165X55
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7611.02
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$419,819

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$219,811
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,008

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2024
Closed on
Jun 10, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nicole Hajdu
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kim Alden
Compass
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.33%
Views
54

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jun 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Cohen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Richard Harty
The Harty Realty Group
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
4.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2014
Closed on
Sep 2, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marek Prus
RE/MAX City
Buyer's Agent
Ernest Raulli
Realistic Realty LLC
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-5.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$375,000 None Listed On Document
$380,000 None Listed On Document
$260,000 North National Title
$237,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $220,000
Previous Owner $208,000
Previous Owner $189,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Sold $380,000 +4.1% $262 / Sq Ft
05/18/2024 05/18/24 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2024 05/14/24 Price Changed $365,000 -2.7% $251 / Sq Ft
05/10/2024 05/10/24 For Sale $375,000 +44.2% $258 / Sq Ft
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $260,000 +4.0% $179 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $249,900 +5.4% $172 / Sq Ft
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Sold $237,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Off Market $237,000 -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $165 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 For Sale $249,900 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $7,826 $37,001 $9,983 $27,018
2024 $7,826 $33,001 $8,168 $24,833
2023 $7,611 $33,001 $8,168 $24,833
2022 $7,611 $33,001 $8,168 $24,833
2021 $5,510 $21,255 $5,898 $15,357
2020 $5,486 $21,255 $5,898 $15,357
2019 $5,504 $23,882 $5,898 $17,984
2018 $6,599 $25,500 $5,218 $20,282
2017 $7,491 $25,500 $5,218 $20,282
2016 $6,392 $25,500 $5,218 $20,282
2015 $6,372 $23,700 $4,537 $19,163
2014 $7,409 $25,034 $4,537 $20,497
2013 $5,923 $25,034 $4,537 $20,497
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12043132

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-18-108-005-0000

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