245 N Morris Dr Palatine, IL 60074
Winston Park Neighborhood
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,257
Sq Ft
20,478.28
Acres
Highlights
- 20,478.28 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Palatine High School Rated A
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2025You will be impressed by the welcome this home provides for you and your guests. Multiple paths to the front door and enormous front entertaining patio make this a great entertaining space. Generous sized house with all the space you need. Enter home and be welcomed by wide open space and brick raised hearth wood burning fireplace. Large bay window. Golden oak hardwood floors throughout main level except the kitchen and baths. Kitchen offers view of deck and backyard from bay window. (Very large deck can hold a lot of friends.) Cabinet pantry. Nice built-in features in the cabinets. Ceramic floor. Gas range. View from kitchen and deck will allow you to see in progress upgraded shoreline of Baldwin Creek as it happens. Adjacent dining room with chandelier and bay window. You can stretch that table out to fit your crowd. 4 bedrooms on main floor. Primary suite has double closets and private bath with shower. Hall bath has ample storage and Sola-tube skylight. Whole house fan on this level. Linen closet. Lower level has large family room and very bright and large 5th bedroom with double closets. In addition, there is a half bath with room to expand. New Hot Water Heater 2024. The laundry/bonus room offers good storage space or expansion possibilities and spare refrigerator. Might you want a full multi-generational unit here? The separate utility room has room for workshop. The garage is large and offers the benefit of a sump pump. Garage overhead door and walls are insulated. The schools include award winning Palatine High School and Winston Campus. Commuter train, Route 53, Woodfield, and Jane Addams Tollway are conveniently nearby. Twin Lakes is nearby in Winston Park as well featuring: fishing, canoes, paddleboats and events. One of my favorite children learned to golf at this park through the park district. Home is bright and ready for your ideas. Being sold "as is".
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,550
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 20,478.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 121.65x97.90x114.25x75
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Raised Ranch Architecture
- Bi-Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,257 Sq Ft Home
- Whole House Fan
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Includes Fireplace Accessories
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Fireplace Features Masonry
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Palladian Windows
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Sink Near Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Location
- Property is near a park
Schools
- Winston Churchill Elementary School
- Winston Campus Middle School
- Palatine High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Electric Air Filter
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Winston Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Mary M Willer Trust and Gauer Charlene
Bought by
Quiroz Esperanza
Seller's Agent
Mary Zentz
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Andy Quiroz
Diamond Homes Realty
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
5%
Views
179
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.25%
Original Mortgage
$303,000
Outstanding Balance
$302,739
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$107,843
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $420,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $303,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Sold | $420,000 | +5.0% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/02/2025 05/02/25 | For Sale | $400,000 | -- | $177 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $8,550 | $28,880 | $7,494 | $21,386 |
| 2023 | $8,592 | $30,000 | $7,494 | $22,506 |
| 2022 | $8,592 | $30,000 | $7,494 | $22,506 |
| 2021 | $5,717 | $23,599 | $4,683 | $18,916 |
| 2020 | $6,365 | $25,478 | $4,683 | $20,795 |
| 2019 | $6,394 | $28,468 | $4,683 | $23,785 |
| 2018 | $5,940 | $25,298 | $4,215 | $21,083 |
| 2017 | $5,861 | $25,298 | $4,215 | $21,083 |
| 2016 | $5,959 | $25,298 | $4,215 | $21,083 |
| 2015 | $5,142 | $21,233 | $3,746 | $17,487 |
| 2014 | $5,108 | $21,233 | $3,746 | $17,487 |
| 2013 | $5,864 | $24,334 | $3,746 | $20,588 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Zentz
Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Zentz
RE/MAX Suburban
(847) 707-9507
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Andy Quiroz
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Andy Quiroz
Diamond Homes Realty
(847) 971-1051
2 in this area
112 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12354152
APN: 02-13-316-020-0000
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