NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,438,000 - $1,518,124

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,655 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2024

Last sale price $1,375,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,896/month

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • John Laidlaw Elementary School Rated A
  • Steam Shower
  • 5-minute walk to Bemis Woods

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to your dream home in premier Old Town Western Springs! Stunning 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers unparalleled convenience and luxurious living spaces, all within walking distance to town amenities, the Metra, library and local schools. Charming cedar porch with decorative millwork invites you to step inside. Gracious foyer with solid wood and leaded glass double doors sets the tone for the elegance found throughout the home. Hardwood floors lead you into the bright and sunny living room, featuring custom window treatments and an expansive archway opening to the dining room, perfect for seamless entertaining. The updated kitchen (2017) boasts white painted cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and a large island, making it a chef's delight. Enjoy the adjacent breakfast room with coffered ceilings and a walk-in pantry. Relax in the grand family room with a gas log fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the backyard oasis. A wet bar adds convenience for entertaining guests. Spectacular primary bedroom suite awaits, complete with gas log fireplace and renovated bath (2013) with steam shower, soaking tub, heated floors and double sinks. One of the best walk-in closet around with custom cabinetry and center island providing ample storage. Two additional bedrooms, one currently utilized as an office, share a hall bath with updated vanity, countertop & lighting (2023) on the second floor. The third floor offers two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bath. Prepared to be impressed in fully finished lower level. Enjoy 10 foot ceilings featuring a large great room, kitchen & island bar with wine refrigerator, exercise area and half bath. Additional storage in the utility room, ensuring organization and functionality. Extensive exterior updates include new fence and hardscaping (2020), rebuilt front and back porches (2020) and exterior painting (2016). With its impeccable finishes, thoughtful updates and abundance of living space across four levels, this Western Springs gem offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and timeless charm for today's discerning homeowner. Don't miss your chance to call this exquisite property home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Klunk-Carollo

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475156031 Listed on: 04/17/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Rafael Murillo

Compass License #475169040

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,021

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x130

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,655 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • John Laidlaw Elementary School
  • Mcclure Junior High School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Community Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,021

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 4655
  • Room Type: Foyer, Great Room, Storage, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4655
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3155
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1500
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4655
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 3155
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 1399999
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Water Source: Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: John Laidlaw Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Mcclure Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 101

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X130
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18020.6
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2024
Closed on
Jun 21, 2024
Sold by
Mitchell Thomas R and Kopplin Stacia L
Bought by
Westerhaus Charles E and Westerhaus Angela E
Seller's Agent
Holly Klunk-Carollo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rafael Murillo
Compass
List Price
$1,399,999
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-1.79%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$1,486,781

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,781
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,375,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Paleka Thomas J and Thomson David E
Bought by
Mitchell Thomas R and Kopplin Stacia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2001
Sold by
Paleka Thomas J
Bought by
Thompson David E and Paleka Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2001
Sold by
Hanrahan Thomas
Bought by
Paleka Thomas J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1999
Sold by
J P Mcmahon Custom Builders Inc
Bought by
Hanrahan Thomas and Paleka Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Pinnacle Bank
Bought by
J P Mcmahon Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
8.5%
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
Westerhaus Charles E $1,375,000 Proper Title
Mitchell Thomas R $949,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Thompson David E $100,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Paleka Thomas J -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Hanrahan Thomas $729,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
J P Mcmahon Builders Inc $375,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Westerhaus Charles E $1,394,150
Closed Westerhaus Charles E $1,375,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Thomas R $215,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Thomas R $241,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Thomas R $320,000
Previous Owner Thomson David E $322,000
Previous Owner Thomson David E $77,000
Previous Owner Thompson David E $400,000
Previous Owner Paleka Thomas J $500,000
Previous Owner Hanrahan Thomas $500,000
Previous Owner J P Mcmahon Builders Inc $337,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2024 06/27/24 Sold $1,375,000 -1.8% $295 / Sq Ft
04/17/2024 04/17/24 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2024 04/17/24 For Sale $1,399,999 -- $301 / 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 $19,934 $93,000 $7,425 $85,575
2023 $18,021 $93,000 $7,425 $85,575
2022 $18,021 $73,991 $5,906 $68,085
2021 $18,015 $78,578 $5,906 $72,672
2020 $18,659 $82,837 $5,906 $76,931
2019 $17,534 $79,543 $5,400 $74,143
2018 $19,355 $89,577 $5,400 $84,177
2017 $18,792 $89,577 $5,400 $84,177
2016 $20,084 $86,363 $4,725 $81,638
2015 $19,709 $86,363 $4,725 $81,638
2014 $19,422 $86,363 $4,725 $81,638
2013 $18,867 $84,916 $4,725 $80,191
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12031430

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-06-205-009-0000