$420,000
SOLD NOV 6, 2024
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,473 Sq Ft
1948 Built

Recently Sold

$285 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • John Laidlaw Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Veteran's Memorial Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to this cute Cape Cod Located in much desired old town of Western Springs. Walk two blocks to downtown Western Springs and enjoy restaurants, festivities, quaint shops and stores. Close to library. Social club, schools and METRA! This home is perfect for a first time homebuyer and way to get in to this friendly family community. Most major improvements have been done such as windows (2020) roof, downspouts and gutters (2019), air conditioner (2021), garage door and openers (2019) furnace - less than eight years old, brand new carpeting in basement. NEW washing machine, The home also features a nicely finished basement, with tons of storage and laundry room. (Storage cabinets and work station included). 2nd floor finished with bedroom and additional living space (office). Nice sized kitchen with door leading to Big back yard. Solid brick home just waiting for your finishing touches and ideas. Expansion or addition potential. Home is sold as is but very well maintained and everything in good condition.(except DW).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Hornacek

United Real Estate - Chicago License #475141738 Listed on: 07/22/2024

United Real Estate - Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Mimi Luna

Luxe Group Real Estate License #471020116

Luxe Group Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,887

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x130
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,473 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Tilt-In Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Community Well

Community Details

  • Cape Cod

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,887

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Some Carpeting, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • LivingArea: 1473
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Some Tilt-In Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 454000
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X130
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • 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: 7887
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Lavo Group Inc
Bought by
Rubel Christopher
Seller's Agent
Mimi Luna
Luxe Group Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jamarber Luzaj
Area606 Properties, LLC
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-3.56%
Views
150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.04%
Original Mortgage
$641,250
Outstanding Balance
$640,712
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,399

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2024
Closed on
Nov 6, 2024
Sold by
Strandberg Gina M and Socco Gina M
Bought by
Lavo Group Inc
Seller's Agent
Sue Hornacek
United Real Estate - Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Mimi Luna
Luxe Group Real Estate
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-8.5%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
120.51%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2009
Sold by
Strandberg Steven H
Bought by
Socco Gina M and Strandberg Gina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2005
Sold by
Strandberg Steven H and Strandberg Gina M
Bought by
Strandberg Gina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2000
Sold by
Sheldon Paul A and Sheldon Kathleen
Bought by
Strandberg Steven H and Socco Gina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1994
Sold by
Uffman Gary L and Uffman Patricia P
Bought by
Sheldon Paul A and Sheldon Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,600
Interest Rate
8.6%
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 $675,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $420,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $205,000 --
Warranty Deed $172,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $641,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Construction
Previous Owner $255,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,620 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $194,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $162,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $675,000 -3.6% $458 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $699,900 +66.6% $475 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 Sold $420,000 -7.5% $285 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Price Changed $454,000 -1.1% $308 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 For Sale $459,000 -- $312 / 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 $9,106 $44,285 $7,425 $36,860
2023 $7,887 $44,285 $7,425 $36,860
2022 $7,887 $34,306 $5,906 $28,400
2021 $7,416 $34,305 $5,906 $28,399
2020 $7,302 $34,305 $5,906 $28,399
2019 $7,668 $36,716 $5,400 $31,316
2018 $7,478 $36,716 $5,400 $31,316
2017 $7,268 $36,716 $5,400 $31,316
2016 $7,401 $33,404 $4,725 $28,679
2015 $7,245 $33,404 $4,725 $28,679
2014 $7,147 $33,404 $4,725 $28,679
2013 $6,614 $31,475 $4,725 $26,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12118494

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-06-220-023-0000