NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $871,000 - $1,583,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,600 Sq Ft
$360/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 07, 2024

Last sale price $1,260,000 $350 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,775/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • John Laidlaw Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of February 2024

The best of both worlds; the exterior charm of a Victorian but with the modern interior amenities fit for today's lifestyle, this is what awaits you at 4344 Prospect Ave! This 5 bed / 4.1 bath home is nestled in the historic Old Town neighborhood of Western Springs and is just steps from town, train, parks, community pool and award winning schools. The wraparound front porch welcomes you into this classic, lovingly cared for home complete with spacious formal living and dining areas. You'll be impressed with the spacious kitchen complete with solid wood cabinetry, granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances and the all important, center island. A separate eating area is perfect for those casual weekday meals and is open to a spacious family room. Light a fire and enjoy time with family and friends, there is plenty of room! A separate office, laundry room/mud room and half bath round out the first floor. Upstairs, are 3 large bedrooms and a generous primary suite complete with two walk in closets! The ensuite primary bath has double sinks, a large soaking tub and spacious walk in shower. The third floor is the perfect spot for a 5th bedroom or play area complete with a full bath. You will be equally impressed with the lower level and 2nd full kitchen! Upgrades galore are included: whole house air filtration system, water purification system, 2 new Carrier furnaces (2023), French exterior drains, sprinkler system, fully fenced in backyard, whole house generator (2013), newer roof (May 2021), radon mitigation system (April 2023), the list goes on. Don't miss the opportunity to make this your next home! Highlights and Floor Plans attached.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Walsh

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475178783 Listed on: 10/02/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Katie Shannon

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475185082

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Susma

Main Street Real Estate Group License #475173175

Main Street Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,259

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 140 x 39 x 140
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Gas Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms

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
  • Water Purifier is Owned

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,259

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: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3600
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Deck, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Media Room, Office, Kitchen
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2612
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1249000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), 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

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 140 X 39 X 140
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16258.62
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2023
Closed on
Feb 6, 2024
Sold by
Kathryn K Cygal Revocable Trust
Bought by
Scott Romberg Trust and Kathleen Wiest Trust
Seller's Agent
Andrea Walsh
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alex Susma
Main Street Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-3%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$1,294,365

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,365
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.33%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$355,700
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$928,584

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2010
Sold by
Cygal Everett and Cygal Kathryn
Bought by
Cygal Kathryn K and Kathryn K Cygal Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1999
Sold by
Prime Builders Inc
Bought by
Cygal Everett and Cygal Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,460
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1998
Sold by
Marine Joyce Lee
Bought by
Prime 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
$172,500
Interest Rate
7.01%
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
Scott Romberg Trust $1,260,000 None Listed On Document
Cygal Kathryn K -- None Available
Cygal Everett $650,000 --
Prime Builders Inc $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scott Romberg Trust $360,000
Previous Owner Lopez Julie K $1,999,000
Previous Owner Cygal Kathryn K $80,000
Previous Owner Cygal Kathryn K $624,400
Previous Owner Cygal Everett $146,050
Previous Owner Cygal Everett J $731,250
Previous Owner Cygal Kathryn $200,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett $175,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett $89,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett $90,400
Previous Owner Cygal Everett J $650,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett $650,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett J $81,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett J $650,000
Previous Owner Cygal Everett $536,460
Previous Owner Prime Builders Inc $322,500
Previous Owner Prime Builders Inc $172,500
Closed Cygal Everett $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2024 02/07/24 Sold $1,260,000 +0.9% $350 / Sq Ft
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Price Changed $1,249,000 -3.8% $347 / Sq Ft
10/02/2023 10/02/23 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $361 / 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 $19,267 $90,000 $7,011 $82,989
2023 $16,479 $90,000 $7,011 $82,989
2022 $16,479 $67,953 $5,577 $62,376
2021 $16,259 $71,243 $5,577 $65,666
2020 $15,946 $71,243 $5,577 $65,666
2019 $16,300 $74,186 $5,099 $69,087
2018 $15,897 $74,186 $5,099 $69,087
2017 $15,436 $74,186 $5,099 $69,087
2016 $16,659 $72,060 $4,461 $67,599
2015 $16,343 $72,060 $4,461 $67,599
2014 $16,107 $72,060 $4,461 $67,599
2013 $15,255 $69,160 $4,461 $64,699
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11889808

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-06-406-019-0000