$515,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

2844 Downing Ave Westchester, IL 60154

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,331 Sq Ft
1963 Built

Recently Sold

$387 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Granite Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2025

A MUST-SEE! Brick 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Ranch w/attached garage, totally and tastefully updated. Enjoy the open, bright, and light main level with beautiful hardwood floors and recess lighting. Living Room has an updated white mantle with marble tile surrounding the gas-start wood burning fireplace and bow vinyl clad front window. Updated Kitchen: Studio 41 Kitchen Cabinets (soft close), tile backsplash, granite countertop, stainless steel sink, 2 pull-out Lazy Susans, Bar Area, Kitchen Aid: convection oven, microwave, stovetop. Best range hood, Samsung refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Updated Main Bath: pedestal sink, walk-in shower & linen closet. Spacious Master Bedroom opens to updated half bath. 1st floor has updated vinyl clad windows and stackable washer dryer off kitchen. Lower Level: Large Family Room with plush carpet and recess lighting. Updated Bath: ceramic floor, vanity, and walk-in shower. Huge storage closet with BI shelving. Mechanical Room with additional laundry hookup. Additional Features: Copper water line 1 inch, tear-off roof, gutters, soffits, security-storm doors, exterior steel doors 2014, water heater 2020, Furnace & CAC 2021, Wi Fi Smart Thermostat 2023, Garage Door Wi Fi compatible, Gas lamp post (front yard), natural gas grill, beautiful flower beds, patio, fenced yard. Meticulous home shows PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Nettleton

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129009 Listed on: 05/08/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Peterson

Southwestern Real Estate, Inc. License #475182329

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,095

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 49 x132

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,331 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

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

$7,095

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled in 2014

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: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1331
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1331
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1943
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1331
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1304
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2635
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1331
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s),Panel Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill
  • List Price: 498000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Closet, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 92.5

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 49 X132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7094.62
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Babara J Brabec Declaration Of Trust and Lundeen Donna J
Bought by
Steen Melissa and Kinderis Ian
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Nettleton
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alex Peterson
Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
3.41%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.53%
Original Mortgage
$437,750
Outstanding Balance
$436,994
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,088

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1996
Sold by
Brabec Richard J and Brabec Barbara J
Bought by
Brabec Barbara J and Barbara J Brabec 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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $515,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $437,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $515,000 +3.4% $387 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $498,000 -- $374 / 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 $7,095 $33,000 $5,025 $27,975
2023 $5,810 $33,000 $5,025 $27,975
2022 $5,810 $25,200 $4,355 $20,845
2021 $5,672 $25,200 $4,355 $20,845
2020 $5,660 $25,200 $4,355 $20,845
2019 $4,583 $22,394 $4,020 $18,374
2018 $4,520 $22,394 $4,020 $18,374
2017 $4,462 $22,394 $4,020 $18,374
2016 $3,991 $17,965 $3,685 $14,280
2015 $4,359 $19,637 $3,685 $15,952
2014 $5,884 $20,922 $3,685 $17,237
2013 $1,460 $5,806 $3,685 $2,121
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12357061

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-29-402-045-0000