NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Avon Ave Northfield, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $958,000 - $1,006,696

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,517 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2023

Last sale price $855,000 $340 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,371/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Middlefork Primary School Rated A
  • Laundry Room
  • 5-minute walk to Clarkson Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

*MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. BEST AND FINAL BY 5 P.M. SUNDAY, APRIL 23. NO ESCALATION CLAUSES PLEASE.* Prepare to fall in love! Beautiful, sun-filled home in favorite Northfield neighborhood has open floor plan and large, lush backyard perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. Living room with hardwood floors, custom built-ins and woodburning fireplace leads to pretty dining room. Wonderful kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, marble counters/breakfast bar, pantry, and storage/counter space galore. Bright family room lets the outdoors in with sliding doors to huge custom brick patio with fire pit. Powder room and two-car attached garage complete first floor. Upstairs you'll find a lovely primary suite with bath and walk-in closet, three more generously-sized bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, and an additional full bath. Designer touches throughout and so many updates and improvements here, including new wood fence (2021), new garage door and hot water heater (2020), fireplace relined (2019), new furnace and AC (2017), new windows, doors, hardwood floors, plantation shutters, brick patio/fire pit/driveway (2014), and new electrical (2013), to name a few. Dry, unfinished basement with future potential. Fantastic location close to schools, parks, shops and bike trails. Quick closing possible. Move in and enjoy summer nights in the gorgeous, fenced yard, and weekly entertainment, concerts and market at Clarkson Park, just a five minute walk. A perfect place to call home! *Please note that although it is in excellent condition, home is being sold As Is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Sullivan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475183700 Listed on: 04/21/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Dowdle Rogers

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475074038

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,608

Year Built

  • Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 71 x 151 x 65 x 152

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Interior Spaces

  • 2,517 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Porcelain Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Middlefork Primary Elementary School
  • Sunset Ridge Elementary Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,608

Year Built

Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2517
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2517
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 799000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Middlefork Primary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Sunset Ridge Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 29

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 71 X 151 X 65 X 152
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11608.36
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2023
Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Berg John R and Berg Caitlin R
Bought by
Warach Katherine M and Minkus Alyson B
Seller's Agent
Susan Sullivan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Dowdle Rogers
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$855,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,000
7.01%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$978,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$123,899
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Outstanding Balance
$466,009
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$512,890

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2016
Sold by
Sullivan Harold E
Bought by
Berg John R and Berg Caitlin R S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Donoghue David G O and Letke Coleen P
Bought by
Sullivan Harold E and The Harold E Sullivan Iii 1995 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2009
Sold by
Odonoghue Dorothy B
Bought by
Odonoghue Dorothy B and Dorothy B Odonoghue Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2001
Sold by
Odonoghue William B and Odonoghue Dorothy B
Bought by
Odonoghue Dorothy B and William B Odonoghue Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Warach Katherine M $855,000 Proper Title
Berg John R $520,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Sullivan Harold E $490,000 Ct
Odonoghue Dorothy B -- None Available
Odonoghue Dorothy B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Warach Katherine M $480,000
Previous Owner Berg John R $390,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Sold $855,000 +7.0% $340 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2023 04/21/23 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
07/01/2017 07/01/17 Rented $4,200 +2.4% --
04/29/2017 04/29/17 Off Market $4,100 -- --
04/25/2017 04/25/17 For Rent $4,100 -- --
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 $13,919 $60,635 $14,700 $45,935
2023 $13,714 $64,486 $14,700 $49,786
2022 $13,714 $67,000 $14,700 $52,300
2021 $11,608 $47,870 $12,862 $35,008
2020 $11,348 $47,870 $12,862 $35,008
2019 $11,160 $52,605 $12,862 $39,743
2018 $11,602 $52,000 $11,287 $40,713
2017 $11,239 $52,000 $11,287 $40,713
2016 $10,603 $52,000 $11,287 $40,713
2015 $9,815 $43,720 $9,187 $34,533
2014 $10,563 $47,986 $9,187 $38,799
2013 $10,334 $49,000 $9,187 $39,813
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11761651

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-24-411-039-0000