NOT LISTED FOR SALE

344 W Seminary Ave Unit 505 Wheaton, IL 60187

Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $568,000 - $620,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,268 Sq Ft
$421/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 06, 2019

Last sale price $390,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,320/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 3-minute walk to Wheaton Station
  • Home Office
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Memorial Park

About This Home

As of December 2019

Don't miss an incredible opportunity to own this pristine home in the heart of downtown Wheaton! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, this upgraded home has 3 levels of living close to everything you love about downtown Wheaton. Main level includes spacious kitchen with center island, maple cabinets with eat in area and convenient main level laundry. You'll love the hand scraped hardwood floors in large living room and dining room with gas fireplace and high ceilings allowing for loads of natural light. Master suite features walk in closet and large master bath with soaker tub and separate shower. Extra full hall bath and two additional spacious bedrooms on 3rd floor. Bonus 1st floor could be used as an office, den, exercise area or bonus space for guests. 9' deep pour basement has roughed in plumbing ready for extra bathroom. Current owners have made significant upgrades: New Pella Windows throughout, New Furnace, AC, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Interior Paint, Bedroom Hardwood Floors, Hunter Douglas Blinds. Listen to the concerts at adjacent Memorial Park from your balcony and enjoy living in the heart of Wheaton, just 2 blocks to commuter train! Award winning schools: Longfellow, Franklin and Wheaton North. Tour Today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathryn Pinto

Compass License #475172464 Listed on: 10/24/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Roger Rossi

RE/MAX Suburban License #475090601

RE/MAX Suburban

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,659

Year Built

  • 2002

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $421 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Storage
  • Second Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Balcony
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,659

Year Built

2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$421 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.2
  • Estimated Year Built: 2002
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter, Includes Accessories
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X09, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Foyer, Utility Room-2nd Floor, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 13X08, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 6X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-2nd Floor, Dimensions: 3X7, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2268
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site, Monday through Friday
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Parking, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: Yes
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2268
  • Assessment Association Fees: 421
  • Management Contact Name: Ellen Curtin
  • Management Phone: 630-653-7782

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Association Partners, Inc.

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Longfellow Elementary School
  • Middle School: Franklin Middle School
  • High School: Wheaton North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 200

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0516137030

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 8
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8667

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2019
Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Bonn Stacey K and Williford Robert A
Bought by
Farruggia Anthony and Farruggia Sarah
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Pinto
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Roger Rossi
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.27%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$583,068

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$193,068
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Outstanding Balance
$279,906
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$305,582

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Willford Robert A and Bonn Stacey K
Bought by
Williford Robert A and Bonn Stacey K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2012
Sold by
Williford Robert A and Bonn Stacey K
Bought by
Williford Robert A and Bonn Stacey K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2010
Sold by
Rose Derek M and Rose Stephanie P
Bought by
Williford Robert A and Bonn Stacey K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2007
Sold by
Gorup John T and Kim Mary D H
Bought by
Rose Derek M and Rose Stephanie P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2002
Sold by
Wheaton West Llc
Bought by
Gorup John T and Kim Mary D H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Farruggia Anthony $390,000 Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc
Williford Robert A -- Attorney
Williford Robert A -- None Available
Williford Robert A $335,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Rose Derek M $405,000 None Available
Gorup John T $345,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Farruggia Anthony $312,000
Previous Owner Wiliford Robert A $255,000
Previous Owner Williford Robert A $268,000
Previous Owner Rose Derek M $324,000
Previous Owner Rose Derek M $40,000
Previous Owner Gorup John T $278,500
Previous Owner Gorup John T $276,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Sold $390,000 -1.3% $172 / Sq Ft
10/26/2019 10/26/19 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2019 10/24/19 For Sale $395,000 -- $174 / 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
2023 $9,659 $150,930 $14,020 $136,910
2022 $9,344 $140,930 $13,250 $127,680
2021 $9,313 $137,590 $12,940 $124,650
2020 $9,284 $136,310 $12,820 $123,490
2019 $9,267 $132,710 $12,480 $120,230
2018 $8,667 $123,120 $11,760 $111,360
2017 $8,535 $118,580 $11,330 $107,250
2016 $8,419 $113,850 $10,880 $102,970
2015 $8,486 $108,610 $10,380 $98,230
2014 $8,750 $110,070 $10,310 $99,760
2013 $8,534 $110,400 $10,340 $100,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10556809

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-16-137-030