NOT LISTED FOR SALE

395 Berkeley Ave Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $982,998 - $1,321,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,238 Sq Ft
$483/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 11, 2024

Last sale price $910,000 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,856/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Home Office
  • The Skokie School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of April 2024

Sold while in the PLN. Looking for a ranch home ? This well constructed, mid-century diamond in the rough on an oversized (65' x 180') sunny lot is waiting to be brought back to life...So much opportunity awaits the savvy buyer with a vision to turn this into a show shopping beauty! It has plenty of space with a great floor plan on the main level and as a huge bonus, it has an enormous basement with 4 rooms with good ceiling height plus additional storage! The sun drenched family living areas of the house open to the south and west facing side yard, which lives like a backyard. Attached 1.5 car garage plus extra parking space. The location in the coveted tree streets is phenomenal- just steps to Crow Island School and a quick walk to Skokie and Washburne Schools. Winnetka Park District facilities including the ice rink, golf course, paddle and tennis courts and playfields are just blocks away. Imagine watching the Winnetka fireworks and catching spectacular sunsets from the deck... There is so much untapped potential here... Please see additional information tab for more info. The house is being sold "as is". SF as per VHT- main level 2398 SF, basement 2339 SF.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Maguire

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125271 Listed on: 02/20/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Florence Lee

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475163307

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 187
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,238 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Crow Island Elementary School
  • The Skokie Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 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

$13,979

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2238
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2398
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2398
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2339
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: above ground is 2238 SF per assessor and 2398 per VHT Basement SF as per VHT is 2339
  • Total Sq Ft: 4737
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2398
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 895000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Crow Island Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: The Skokie School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 36
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Carleton W Washburne School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.279
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 187
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13979.03
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2024
Closed on
Apr 11, 2024
Sold by
Strasburg Derek W and Foley Bridget
Bought by
Derek W Strasburg Trust and Bridget L Foley Trust
Seller's Agent
Leslie Maguire
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Florence Lee
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.68%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,081,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$171,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2024
Closed on
Apr 4, 2024
Sold by
Meltzer Eugene M
Bought by
Strasburg Derek W and Foley Bridget
Seller's Agent
Leslie Maguire
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Florence Lee
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.68%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2014
Sold by
Meltzer Eugene M and Meltzer Eugenia C
Bought by
Meltzer Eugene M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1997
Sold by
Brennen Padraig H
Bought by
Meltzer Eugene M and Meltzer Eugenia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
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
Derek W Strasburg Trust -- None Listed On Document
Strasburg Derek W $910,000 None Listed On Document
Meltzer Eugene M -- None Available
Meltzer Eugene M $323,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Strasburg Derek W $728,000
Previous Owner Meltzer Eugene M $388,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Sold $910,000 +1.7% $407 / Sq Ft
03/09/2024 03/09/24 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2024 02/20/24 For Sale $895,000 -- $400 / 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 $13,747 $65,265 $27,349 $37,916
2023 $13,979 $65,265 $27,349 $37,916
2022 $13,979 $70,207 $27,349 $42,858
2021 $13,805 $59,187 $18,232 $40,955
2020 $14,374 $61,866 $18,232 $43,634
2019 $14,242 $67,246 $18,232 $49,014
2018 $16,588 $75,341 $15,193 $60,148
2017 $16,101 $75,341 $15,193 $60,148
2016 $15,733 $75,341 $15,193 $60,148
2015 $13,875 $60,892 $12,458 $48,434
2014 $13,600 $60,892 $12,458 $48,434
2013 $12,948 $60,892 $12,458 $48,434
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11984954

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-120-001-0000