$145,000
SOLD NOV 3, 2014

444 S Chestnut St Princeton, IL 61356

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,636 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of November 2014

This home is immaculate, ready to move in, many rehabs before purchased in 2008 and many many more since, including an attached 2-car plus garage and breezeway, hardwood bamboo flooring downstairs, carpet upstairs, additional maple cabinets, patio, new basement windows, sump pump, water softner, fencing, bathroom updates and professional landscaping. A must see on a quiet street!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Smith

The Property Merchants Co. License #475123758 Listed on: 07/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxana Noble

BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,206

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104x77
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,636 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • <<bathWithWhirlpoolToken>>

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,206

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1636
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Den
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 154900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated,7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 115

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 104X77
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 18
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2206
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2014
Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
Williams Jayde N and Chan Ashley E
Bought by
Williams Jayde N
Seller's Agent
Vicki Smith
The Property Merchants Co.
Buyer's Agent
Roxana Noble
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
List Price
$161,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-10.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2014
Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Jordan Jeffrey S and Jordan Wendi
Bought by
Williams Jayde N and Chan Ashley E
Seller's Agent
Vicki Smith
The Property Merchants Co.
Buyer's Agent
Roxana Noble
BHHS Central Illinois, REALTORS
List Price
$161,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-10.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,500
Outstanding Balance
$79,018
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,355

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2008
Sold by
Lewis Steven S and Lewis Shawn M
Bought by
Jordan Jeffrey S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2007
Sold by
Everett Richard C and Everett Barb Swalve
Bought by
Lewis Steven S and Lewis Shawn M
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $145,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $115,000 None Available
Joint Tenancy Deed $20,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $101,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Sale $180,000 +24.1% $110 / Sq Ft
11/03/2014 11/03/14 Sold $145,000 -6.4% $89 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2014 08/21/14 Price Changed $154,900 -4.3% $95 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 For Sale $161,900 -- $99 / 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 $3,840 $55,288 $5,935 $49,353
2023 $3,840 $50,919 $5,466 $45,453
2022 $3,596 $47,740 $5,125 $42,615
2021 $3,488 $45,191 $4,851 $40,340
2020 $3,360 $43,536 $4,673 $38,863
2019 $3,366 $43,015 $4,617 $38,398
2018 $3,294 $42,279 $4,538 $37,741
2017 $3,353 $42,431 $4,554 $37,877
2016 $3,257 $41,323 $4,435 $36,888
2015 -- $36,243 $0 $36,243
2014 -- $31,596 $4,357 $27,239
2013 -- $31,768 $4,381 $27,387
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08682420

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-16-327-020