NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3807 Douglas Rd Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $719,000 - $961,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,484 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2019

Last sale price $600,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,380/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Highland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2019

Welcome to the "Cabin in the Grove".. Unpretentious, Unique, Natural..Canadian Log Cabin Home Custom Built on a 2/3 acre lot in Desirable North Downers. Over 4000 sf of Rustic Luxury Living! Amazing Front Porch, Vaulted ceilings, Skylights & Loads of Hardwood floors from the moment you arrive. Custom Kitchen remodel (2013) adds Hickory cabinetry w/large island (seats 6) granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, Slate floors & Viking/Bosch appliances. The Master Oasis starts with a sitting/office Loft overlooking the main level before stepping into your suite complete w/private spa bath, walk in closet & balcony. Finished lower level boasts family room area, wet bar, gym space, 4th bed & full bath. LL walks out to your fenced yard & deck for your entertaining needs. Add these "News" to take away worries.. Roof, skylights, furnace, HWH, sump/eject (2013) AC, Pella sliding door & windows above fireplace (2010) Garage Door (2017) Amazing Lifestyle... When Getting Home is Getting Away

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Downey

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139961 Listed on: 02/21/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Housh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475097792

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,259

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1991 | 2014

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,259

Year Built | Renovated

1991 | 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Square Footage Comments: Finished lower level adds an additional 1500+SF making this home over 4000SF of fabulous living space!
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Log
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1991
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bar, Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 5X10, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2484
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 34X19, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Log
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.6385

Garage/Parking

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

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

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2484

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X273
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0632415004

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7473.10

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2019
Closed on
Apr 23, 2019
Sold by
Schlorf Kenneth H and Schlorf Rebecca A
Bought by
Kowalsky Alexis and Kowalsky Linda
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Downey
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Housh
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.87%
Current Estimated Value
$819,247

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$219,247
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2005
Sold by
Binkley David J
Bought by
Schlorf Kenneth H and Schlorf Rebecca A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2004
Sold by
Binkley David J and David J Binkley Declaration Of
Bought by
Binkley David J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,750
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2003
Sold by
Binkley David J
Bought by
Binkley David J and David J Binkley Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2002
Sold by
Landrosh Development Llc
Bought by
Binkley David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2002
Sold by
Metro Michael M
Bought by
Landrosh Development Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
4.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1996
Sold by
Zalud Dennis James and Zalud Julie
Bought by
Metro Michael M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
8.4%
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
Kowalsky Alexis $600,000 First American Title
Schlorf Kenneth H $604,000 First American Title
Binkley David J -- Ctic
Binkley David J -- --
Binkley David $432,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Landrosh Development Llc $330,000 Stewart Title
Metro Michael M $287,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kowalsky Alexis $100,000
Closed Kowalsky Alexis L $142,000
Closed Kowalsky Alexis $150,000
Previous Owner Schlorf Kenneth H $330,000
Previous Owner Schlorf Kenneth H $338,000
Previous Owner Schlorf Kenneth H $75,000
Previous Owner Schlorf Kenneth H $290,000
Previous Owner Binley Douglas J $50,000
Previous Owner Binkley David J $327,750
Previous Owner Binkley David J $304,000
Previous Owner Binkley David $300,700
Previous Owner Landrosh Development Llc $312,000
Previous Owner Metro Michael M $225,000
Previous Owner Metro Michael M $229,000
Closed Binkley David $32,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Sold $600,000 +1.9% $242 / Sq Ft
02/23/2019 02/23/19 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2019 02/21/19 For Sale $589,000 -- $237 / 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 $10,259 $207,650 $71,650 $136,000
2022 $9,857 $199,600 $68,870 $130,730
2021 $9,043 $194,640 $67,160 $127,480
2020 $8,825 $190,380 $65,690 $124,690
2019 $8,461 $181,000 $62,450 $118,550
2018 $7,812 $164,750 $56,850 $107,900
2017 $7,473 $156,990 $54,170 $102,820
2016 $7,243 $147,890 $51,030 $96,860
2015 $7,072 $137,780 $47,540 $90,240
2014 $7,064 $132,970 $59,720 $73,250
2013 $7,068 $134,840 $60,560 $74,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10279268

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-32-415-004