NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4448 N California Ave Chicago, IL 60625

Ravenswood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,382,000 - $1,734,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
$379/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2023

Last sale price $1,355,000 $339 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,893/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Heated Floors
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Waters Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • 4-minute walk to Ravenswood Manor Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

Stunning recent gut-rehab on an extra wide 30x125 lot on tree lined California Ave in historic Ravenswood Manor. This impressive 4000 sq ft home features an open floor plan with beautiful hardwood flooring, 10' ceilings, custom millwork and tons of light. The upgraded chef's kitchen has white marble counters, soft close white cabinetry with transoms and lighted glass display. Under cabinet/counter lighting, gray cabinetry island with farm sink, bar seating, huge walk-in pantry with custom organizers and professional Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. The adjoining family room features a gas fireplace with custom mantel and surround and is perfect for movie night. The rear mudroom has seating and built-in storage cubbies. The primary suite boasts a tray ceiling, crown molding, two custom built-out closets and 20x7 terrace. The luxury, spa-caliber marble bath has a glass steam shower, deep soaking tub, dual vanities with marble counters and separate water closet. The upstairs also has two additional bedrooms, a large full bath with dual sinks and tub with subway tile. Laundry room with full size LG washer/dryer, counter space, great storage and sink. The lower level includes a 4th bedroom, full bath with shower, spacious family room (plumbed for wet bar/sink), wine cellar and 4-zone radiant heated flooring. Thoughtful upgrades include Lutron dimming light switches, motion sensing lights, Sonos speakers, whole house water purifier, custom window treatments and Elfa closet system build-outs throughout. The incredible outdoor space has professional landscaping with irrigation system, mature trees and plantings, stone walkway, timer lighting and underground sprinklers. The private, backyard oasis features lots of entertaining and dining space, a custom grilling station with grill, smoker and prep area. Heated, two-car garage with roof deck, lush greenery and planter boxes. Quiet street in top rated Waters Elementary district! Three blocks to the Brown line and only one block to 58 acre Horner Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Kluding

Baird & Warner Listed on: 07/10/2023

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Lowe

Compass License #475154506

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,193

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 3,751 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Waters Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Ravenswood Manor Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,193

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Ravenswood Manor
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
  • LivingArea: 4000
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Pantry, Recreation Room, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Deck, Roof Deck, Outdoor Grill
  • List Price: 1375000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Outdoor Lighting
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete,Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Waters Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0861
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22193
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2023
Closed on
Aug 29, 2023
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Bought by
Janssen April and Mahajan Noor
Seller's Agent
Nick Kluding
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Lowe
Compass
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.45%
Views
79
Current Estimated Value
$1,516,115

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$161,115
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$677,500
Outstanding Balance
$663,477
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$852,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2023
Closed on
Jul 24, 2023
Sold by
Anderson Brian and Anderson Kelley
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Seller's Agent
Nick Kluding
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Lowe
Compass
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$1,355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.45%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$677,500
Outstanding Balance
$663,477
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$852,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2020
Closed on
Nov 5, 2020
Sold by
Mcdevitt Daniel D
Bought by
Anderson Brian and Anderson Kelley
Seller's Agent
Jason O'Beirne
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nick Kluding
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,169,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$936,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2015
Sold by
4448 N California Avenue Llc
Bought by
Mcdevitt Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$922,250
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2014
Closed on
Aug 29, 2014
Sold by
Wolff Jeff
Bought by
4448 N California Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
Peter Koconis
ERA Rising Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Drommerhausen
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$551,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,100
12.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2014
Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
Rbs Citizens Na
Bought by
Wolf Jeff
Seller's Agent
Peter Koconis
ERA Rising Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Drommerhausen
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$551,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,100
12.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2014
Sold by
Lahey Edward Christopher
Bought by
Rbs Citizens Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2002
Sold by
Lahey Kara E
Bought by
Lahey Edward Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1994
Sold by
Rogers John D and Swider Susan M
Bought by
Lahey Edward Christopher and Lahey Kara E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
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
Janssen April $1,355,000 Burnet Title
Cartus Financial Corporation $1,337,000 Burnet Title
Anderson Brian $1,170,000 First American Title
Mcdevitt Daniel $1,085,000 Fidelity National Title
4448 N California Avenue Llc -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Wolf Jeff $551,000 Fidelity National Title
Rbs Citizens Na -- None Available
Lahey Edward Christopher -- --
Lahey Edward Christopher $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Janssen April $677,500
Previous Owner Anderson Brian $936,000
Previous Owner Mcdevitt Daniel $922,250
Previous Owner Wolf Jeff $637,500
Previous Owner Lahey Edward Christopher $368,000
Previous Owner Lahey Edward Christopher $189,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Sold $1,355,000 0.0% $339 / Sq Ft
07/18/2023 07/18/23 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Off Market $1,355,000 -- --
07/10/2023 07/10/23 For Sale $1,375,000 +17.5% $344 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Sold $1,170,000 +0.1% $293 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2020 09/24/20 For Sale $1,169,000 +112.2% $292 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $551,000 +12.5% $189 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/04/2014 08/04/14 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2014 07/16/14 For Sale $489,900 -- $168 / 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 $23,292 $130,001 $13,313 $116,688
2023 $22,705 $110,000 $9,000 $101,000
2022 $22,705 $110,000 $9,000 $101,000
2021 $22,193 $110,000 $9,000 $101,000
2020 $23,011 $106,038 $9,000 $97,038
2019 $22,798 $116,526 $9,000 $107,526
2018 $22,412 $116,526 $9,000 $107,526
2017 $10,714 $52,981 $7,875 $45,106
2016 $10,647 $52,981 $7,875 $45,106
2015 $9,743 $52,981 $7,875 $45,106
2014 $8,018 $45,626 $7,125 $38,501
2013 $7,849 $45,626 $7,125 $38,501
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11827722

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-13-132-016-0000