NOT LISTED FOR SALE

442 Benjamin Franklin Ct Aurora, IL 60504

Fox Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $268,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,052 Sq Ft
$247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2023

Last sale price $245,000 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,917/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • End Unit
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Park
  • Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School Rated A
  • Patio
  • Laundry closet

About This Home

As of April 2023

Multiple offers received. Highest and best called for by 4pm on Sunday 02/26. Welcome to your new beautiful end unit townhome, perfectly located just 5 minutes away from the train station! This home features an open concept floor plan, allowing for seamless flow and easy entertaining. The living room boasts a cozy fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings. The kitchen is complete with a convenient breakfast bar and all appliances are included. You'll love the large bedrooms with plenty of natural light and ample closet space. The second-floor laundry is a game-changer, making laundry day a breeze. The home has been remodeled and has new flooring throughout, along with white doors and trim, giving it a modern, updated feel. All mechanicals and windows are newer as well. Step outside and enjoy your private patio surrounded by lovely green space and mature landscaping, perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests. The attached garage with painted epoxy floors provides added convenience and extra attic storage space. Located in the highly sought-after School District 204, this home is sure to please. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this your new home sweet home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vitali Kniazkov

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475164925 Listed on: 02/21/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Calvin Zhao

Chi Real Estate Group LLC License #475169560

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,734

Year Built

  • Built in 1993 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 79 x 55 x 39 x 12 x 15
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $192 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,052 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Cowlishaw Elementary School
  • Hill Middle School
  • Metea Valley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 4 Units
  • Property Manager Association, Phone Number (847) 367-4808
  • Liberty Square Subdivision, Bryant Floorplan
  • Property managed by Villa Management

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,734

Year Built

Built in 1993 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$192 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Liberty Square
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Laundry Hook-Up in Unit
  • LivingArea: 1052
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 240000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 192
  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Villa Management
  • Management Contact Name: Property Manager
  • Management Phone: 847-367-4808
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cowlishaw Elementary School
  • High School: Metea Valley High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hill Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 204

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 79 X 55 X 39 X 12 X 15
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: N/A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3734
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2023
Closed on
Mar 23, 2023
Sold by
Beresnev Yuri J and Beresnev Nina
Bought by
Zhang Chi
Seller's Agent
Vitali Kniazkov
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Calvin Zhao
Chi Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.08%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$259,473

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%
Original Mortgage
$171,500
Outstanding Balance
$168,251
Interest Rate
8.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,222

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2016
Sold by
Smith Eileen M and The Eileen M Smith Revocable T
Bought by
Beresnev Yuri J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2012
Sold by
Smith Eileen M
Bought by
Smith Eileen M and The Eileen M Smith Revocable T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Boyd Waverley Erin and Boyd Waverley
Bought by
Smith Eileen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,772
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2003
Sold by
Gottberg James J and Jaeger Heather J
Bought by
Smith Erin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,900
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2000
Sold by
Collins James E
Bought by
Gottberg James J and Jaeger Heather J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,500
Interest Rate
9.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Schuster Troy A
Bought by
Collins James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,098
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1997
Sold by
Potrawski Joseph
Bought by
Schuster Troy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1993
Sold by
Pulte Home Corp
Bought by
Potrawski Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,800
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Zhang Chi $245,000 Citywide Title
Beresnev Yuri J $130,000 Midwest Title & Appraisal Se
Smith Eileen M -- None Available
Smith Eileen M $123,000 First American Title
Smith Erin $135,000 Wheatland Title
Gottberg James J $100,500 --
Collins James E $94,500 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Schuster Troy A $95,000 Law Title Pick Up
Potrawski Joseph $95,500 Intercounty Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhang Chi $171,500
Previous Owner Beresnev Yuri J $123,500
Previous Owner Smith Eileen M $120,772
Previous Owner Smith Erin $126,900
Previous Owner Gottberg James J $100,500
Previous Owner Collins James E $97,098
Previous Owner Potrawski Joseph $92,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Sold $245,000 +2.1% $233 / Sq Ft
02/26/2023 02/26/23 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 For Sale $240,000 -- $228 / 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 $4,190 $63,112 $17,639 $45,473
2023 $3,959 $56,710 $15,850 $40,860
2022 $3,847 $51,870 $14,380 $37,490
2021 $3,734 $50,020 $13,870 $36,150
2020 $3,780 $50,020 $13,870 $36,150
2019 $3,631 $47,570 $13,190 $34,380
2018 $2,677 $36,310 $10,190 $26,120
2017 $2,426 $32,930 $9,240 $23,690
2016 $2,202 $29,810 $8,370 $21,440
2015 $2,158 $28,310 $7,950 $20,360
2014 $1,848 $24,550 $6,780 $17,770
2013 $1,832 $24,720 $6,830 $17,890
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11723069

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-21-316-029