$875,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2024

249 Hastings Ave Highland Park, IL 60035

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,429 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$360 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Ranch Style House
  • Braeside Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2024

Spacious, Updated, Courtyard Ranch in an Amazing Location. Walk to Ravinia, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Wonderful Shops and Restaurants and the Metra Train! This Home has been Beautifully Updated and Features a Slate Foyer, Hardwood Floors, and a Gorgeous Custom Kitchen with Glass-Fronted Cabinets and Granite Countertops that Opens to the Warm and Inviting Family Room with a Wood Burning Fireplace. The Spacious Living and Dining Rooms have Walls of Windows and Sliding Glass Doors Featuring Stunning Views of the Professionally Landscaped Yard. A Private Bedroom Wing Features a Great Primary Suite with a New Luxurious Marble Bath with Heated Floors. Great Finished Basement with a Rec Room and Ample Storage, and an Attached 2 Car Garage. Impeccable Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Borden

Compass License #471004095 Listed on: 06/19/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Allison Silver

Compass License #475106954

Last Buyer's Agent

Haley Levine

Compass License #475162317

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,328

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 150
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,429 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

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  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Braeside Elementary School
  • Edgewood Middle School
  • Highland Park High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,328

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2429
  • Other Equipment: Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Foyer, Pantry, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Dog Run
  • List Price: 799000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Braeside Elementary School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Edgewood Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2727
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 150
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15327.7
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2024
Closed on
Jul 22, 2024
Sold by
Salk Carol E
Bought by
Wessel Michael and Wessel Megan Alpert
Seller's Agent
Janet Borden
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Haley Levine
Compass
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
9.51%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$899,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.21%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$744,608
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,552

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2011
Sold by
Dellsy Goldie M
Bought by
Salk Carol E and Salk Arthur P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,875
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1995
Sold by
Dellsy Sam H
Bought by
Dellsy Grace M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $875,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $365,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $266,801 New Conventional
Previous Owner $271,875 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Sold $875,000 +9.5% $360 / Sq Ft
06/23/2024 06/23/24 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2024 06/13/24 For Sale $799,000 -- $329 / 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 $15,328 $231,358 $72,164 $159,194
2023 $16,185 $200,249 $65,048 $135,201
2022 $16,185 $190,580 $71,459 $119,121
2021 $14,902 $184,224 $69,076 $115,148
2020 $14,420 $184,224 $69,076 $115,148
2019 $13,939 $183,362 $68,753 $114,609
2018 $15,369 $212,573 $75,756 $136,817
2017 $15,128 $211,347 $75,319 $136,028
2016 $14,945 $201,206 $71,705 $129,501
2015 $14,466 $186,943 $66,622 $120,321
2014 $12,332 $156,590 $65,675 $90,915
2012 $12,000 $157,503 $66,058 $91,445
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12082547

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-36-306-013