NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4208 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $517,199 - $599,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2020

Last sale price $382,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,649/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Highland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Sitting Room

About This Home

As of July 2020

Gorgeous home on a dead-end street, on an over-sized lot...and in a prime DG location...what else can you ask for? Walk to elementary school, and 1.4 miles to vibrant downtown DG. This wonderful home has so many updates, and a great layout, rich with architectural detail, original millwork, built-ins. Hardwood floors(newly refinished) throughout, huge living room with a gas-log fireplace, all new windows with beautiful views of gorgeous yard and neighborhood, cute enclosed side porch, lovely kitchen with island, brand new deck in back overlooks gardens. Second floor is spacious, all three bedrooms have walk-in closets, plus a sitting room in the master bedroom, and a beautiful bathroom. Partially finished basement is very clean and dry and bright with plenty of windows, toilet in laundry room = half bath(easily completed and enclosed) Other updates include tear-off roof 2018, chimney liner, radon mitigation system, new exterior doors, HVAC 2008. The landscaping and gardens look so lush right now...just gorgeous! Such a great, quiet neighborhood. You'll love living here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margy Sigerich

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475132839 Listed on: 06/11/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Badrinath

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475158203

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,923

Year Built

  • 1923

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,923

Year Built

1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1923

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch, Sitting Room, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 18X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 07X05, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 28X12, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1624
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.238

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 138
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0905117013

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6320

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2022
Sold by
Darragh Ruthven A and Darragh Jaclyn N
Bought by
Ruthven A Darragh Revocable Trust and Jaclyn N Darragh Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$563,800

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2020
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Binenfeld Shannon B and Binenfeld Burt C
Bought by
Darragh Ruthven A and Darragh Jaclyn N
Seller's Agent
Margy Sigerich
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Badrinath
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$382,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$343,800
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2017
Sold by
Binenfeld Burt C and Binenfeld Shannon B
Bought by
Binenfeld Shannon B and Binenfeld Burt C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Bienenfeld Burt C and Brennan Shannon N
Bought by
Bienenfeld Burt C and Binenfeld Shannon N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2010
Sold by
Benson Lawrence William and Benson Donna J
Bought by
Binenfeld Burt C and Brennan Shannon N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Ruthven A Darragh Revocable Trust -- --
Darragh Ruthven A $382,000 North American Title Company
Binenfeld Shannon B -- Attorney
Bienenfeld Burt C -- None Available
Binenfeld Burt C $335,000 Charter Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Darragh Ruthven A $343,800
Previous Owner Binenfeld Burt C $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Sold $382,000 +0.5% $235 / Sq Ft
06/13/2020 06/13/20 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2020 06/11/20 For Sale $380,000 -- $234 / 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 $7,923 $146,385 $68,216 $78,169
2023 $7,524 $134,570 $62,710 $71,860
2022 $7,111 $126,830 $59,100 $67,730
2021 $6,656 $125,390 $58,430 $66,960
2020 $6,531 $122,900 $57,270 $65,630
2019 $6,321 $117,920 $54,950 $62,970
2018 $6,158 $113,740 $54,600 $59,140
2017 $5,960 $109,450 $52,540 $56,910
2016 $5,839 $104,450 $50,140 $54,310
2015 $5,771 $98,270 $47,170 $51,100
2014 $5,354 $89,060 $45,860 $43,200
2013 $5,245 $88,640 $45,640 $43,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10743165

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-117-013