$385,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

3N531 Locust Ave West Chicago, IL 60185

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
1958 Built

Recently Sold

$308 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Wayne Elementary School Rated 9+
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

This RARELY available ranch home is located in the quaint, serene, Oak Meadows subdivision in WAYNE TOWNSHIP! Beautiful, 3 bedroom, 1.1 bath, has been carefully, and tastefully renovated! All designs were hand selected and placed perfectly to bring out all the charm of this home. BREATH-TAKING brand new, hardwood floors (2025), All stainless steel, whirlpool appliances (2025) including additional beverage cooler! Tons of storage in the newly crafted, soft close, kitchen cabinets, unique and attractive quartz countertops (2025 install). Cozy fireplace in the spacious living room. All new insulation/drywall, freshly painted, updated electrical, newly installed carpet in bedrooms (2025) Enchanting master bathroom with custom-made his and hers vanity, ravishing quartz countertop, LED lighting in the faucets, and custom mirrors! Walk-in shower with gorgeous, tastefully, installed porcelain.(2025) New windows in living room and kitchen. (2025) Brand new Water Heater (2025) Freshly installed concrete in the 2.5 car garage as well as through the front walkway. (2025) Tons of storage space in garage. New Roof (2019) Reverse Osmosis system and New well (2020) tankless water heater and water softener (2021) 5-year warranty on all appliances! (transferrable at closing) Beautifully, grown privacy trees around entire perimeter. Fully landscaped with fresh mulch and grass seed to come in Spring! Home is pet-free and professionally cleaned for new buyers. This amazing opportunity is centrally located and only 15 minutes to two major highways (355, I90). Chickens allowed for fresh eggs. LOW TAXES! Unincorporated property-NO restrictions for additional build out, garage, just need approved permit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Luciana Lorusso

eXp Realty License #475199013 Listed on: 04/04/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lizbeth Chavez

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475207202

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,321

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 170x100

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Wayne Elementary School
  • Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • South Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,321

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

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: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1250
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1213
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: French Doors

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 374900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: 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: Wayne Elementary School
  • High School: South Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Kenyon Woods Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 170X100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5321
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Livingston Barry
Bought by
Villagrana Patricia and De La Cruz
Seller's Agent
Luciana Lorusso
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lizbeth Chavez
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$374,900
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.69%
Views
192

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-61.76%
Original Mortgage
$365,750
Outstanding Balance
$365,750
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$25,972

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2024
Closed on
Feb 4, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Dale and Johnson Danielle
Bought by
Livingston Barry
Seller's Agent
Traci Powell
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Luciana Lorusso
eXp Realty
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$246,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-13.68%
Views
276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
345.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2014
Sold by
Johnson Linda and Johnson Dale
Bought by
Johnson Dale and Johnson Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Linda
Bought by
Johnson Linda and Johnson Dale

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.45%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2003
Sold by
Escamilla Maria L
Bought by
Johnson Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,650
Interest Rate
4.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Hahn Kathleen L
Bought by
Escamilla Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,147
Interest Rate
7.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2001
Sold by
Hahn Ralph D
Bought by
Hahn Kathleen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,147
Interest Rate
7.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $385,000 Acuity Title
Warranty Deed $246,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Insuran
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $147,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $133,000 Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $365,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $139,650 No Value Available
Previous Owner $131,147 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $385,000 +2.7% $308 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $374,900 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Price Changed $374,900 -6.0% $300 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $399,000 +62.2% $319 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Sold $246,000 -13.7% $203 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $285,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 For Sale $285,000 -- $235 / 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 $5,321 $82,260 $30,490 $51,770
2022 $5,335 $76,450 $28,340 $48,110
2021 $5,162 $72,570 $26,900 $45,670
2020 $5,047 $70,390 $26,090 $44,300
2019 $4,980 $67,880 $25,160 $42,720
2018 $4,892 $64,960 $24,080 $40,880
2017 $4,803 $62,370 $23,120 $39,250
2016 $4,415 $56,200 $20,830 $35,370
2015 $4,457 $53,200 $19,720 $33,480
2014 $4,126 $51,910 $24,020 $27,890
2013 $4,957 $53,150 $24,590 $28,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12325504

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 01-28-204-007