NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $642,187 - $791,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,450 Sq Ft
$485/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2021

Last sale price $495,000 $341 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,605/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 4-minute walk to Bemis Woods
  • John Laidlaw Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2021

The cutest cottage style house in the heart of Old Town Western Springs! You can't beat the location- close to town, schools, park, train, and expressway. If you are looking to get into Western Springs, take advantage of D101 schools, rightsize, or looking for an expansion project at a great price- this house is for you! Good sized family room with wood burning fireplace, cozy first floor living room or office, dining room with built in cabinet and coffee bar, and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and tiled backsplash. Beautiful crown molding and hardwood floors throughout the first floor. Three nice sized bedrooms on second floor, and a bonus recreation room on the third floor. Basement hosts play room, area for your exercise equipment, laundry, and lots of storage. Big deck and cute fenced in landscaped yard in the back. Many updates- carpet on second floor (hardwood underneath), refinished hardwood floors on first floor, current paint colors throughout, new coffee bar in the dining room, drain tile and sump pump installed in the basement, interior and exterior doors, deck renovation, shiplap wall in primary bedroom, landscaping, and the yard has been fenced in. Detached 2.5 car garage with additional storage above. Move right in and enjoy all the Western Springs has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Avakian

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123897 Listed on: 08/19/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Kjome

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475194896

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,266

Year Built

  • 1928

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,266

Year Built

1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 3 Stories
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Directions: Hillgrove to Grand, North to Home
  • Lot Size: 50 X 135
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1450
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Per Floor plan drawing- 1st floor- 665, 2nd floor- 579, third floor- 410, and basement- 558 for a total of 2,212.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Room Type: Play Room, Bonus Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Deck, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Shakes,Clad Trim
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: John Laidlaw Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 204
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mcclure Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9628.05
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 19, 2021
Closed on
Oct 10, 2021
Sold by
Macfadden David and Macfadden Kathleen
Bought by
Gardner Joseph Meyer and Pitera Grace Lucia
Seller's Agent
Amy Avakian
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eric Kjome
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Current Estimated Value
$703,797

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,797
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Outstanding Balance
$365,900
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$339,026

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Dec 22, 2015
Sold by
Cunningham Charles and Cunningham Jessica
Bought by
Macfadden David and Macfadden Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Katie Ramoley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jill Ruter
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$479,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,000
-6.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.57%
Original Mortgage
$359,250
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2014
Closed on
Aug 11, 2014
Sold by
Lansing Kenneth P and Lansing Kelly S
Bought by
Cunningham Charles and Cunningham Jessica
Seller's Agent
Sheila O'Malley
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katie Ramoley
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$467,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$350,250
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1999
Sold by
Kuehler Michael P and Kuehler Karen N
Bought by
Lansing Kenneth P and Lansing Kelly S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1995
Sold by
Banks Julia G
Bought by
Kuehler Michael P and Kuehler Karen N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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
Gardner Joseph Meyer $495,000 Stewart Title
Macfadden David $479,000 Attorney
Cunningham Charles $467,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Lansing Kenneth P $305,000 1St American Title
Kuehler Michael P $205,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gardner Joseph Meyer $396,000
Previous Owner Macfadden David $359,250
Previous Owner Cunningham Charles $350,250
Previous Owner Lansing Ii Kenneth P $215,600
Previous Owner Lansing Kenneth P $100,000
Previous Owner Lansing Kenneth P $50,000
Previous Owner Lansing Kenneth P $244,000
Previous Owner Lansing Kenneth P $274,500
Previous Owner Kuehler Michael P $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Sold $495,000 0.0% $341 / Sq Ft
08/22/2021 08/22/21 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2021 08/19/21 For Sale $495,000 +3.3% $341 / Sq Ft
12/22/2015 12/22/15 Sold $479,000 -4.0% $330 / Sq Ft
11/08/2015 11/08/15 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2015 09/21/15 Price Changed $499,000 -3.1% $344 / Sq Ft
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $515,000 +10.3% $355 / Sq Ft
08/13/2014 08/13/14 Sold $467,000 -0.6% $322 / Sq Ft
07/13/2014 07/13/14 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2014 07/09/14 For Sale $470,000 -- $324 / 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 $10,266 $49,500 $7,425 $42,075
2023 $10,494 $49,500 $7,425 $42,075
2022 $10,494 $44,515 $5,906 $38,609
2021 $9,860 $44,514 $5,906 $38,608
2020 $9,691 $44,514 $5,906 $38,608
2019 $9,628 $41,795 $5,400 $36,395
2018 $9,391 $41,795 $5,400 $36,395
2017 $10,196 $46,771 $5,400 $41,371
2016 $8,921 $37,252 $4,725 $32,527
2015 $8,768 $37,252 $4,725 $32,527
2014 $8,635 $37,252 $4,725 $32,527
2013 $8,295 $36,176 $4,725 $31,451
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11190308

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-06-205-003-0000