$265,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
3,123 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$151 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Fenced Yard
  • Laundry Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Strohacker (Howard) Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Beautiful West Elsdon Home with In-Law Suite Potential. Located on 55th Street, this charming home is perfect for families or those seeking related living. It features a spacious first-floor in-law suite with its own entrance, no stairs, and an updated kitchen. The second and third floors offers 3 bedrooms, a newer kitchen, a large living room, a full bath, and main-level laundry for added convenience. Updates include a newer roof, siding, plumbing, new water heater, 200-amp electrical, and newly updated central forced air. The outdoor space features a large deck, patio, and yard, perfect for entertaining. Conveniently close to public transportation and Midway Airport, this home truly has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bianey Soto

Realty of America, LLC License #475197542 Listed on: 01/25/2025

Realty of America, LLC

Co-Listed By

Luis Perez

Realty of America, LLC License #471022436

Last Buyer's Agent

Diego Valdes

Midwest Real Estate Brokerage LLC License #475194045

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,394

Lot Details

  • 3,123 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,394

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1750
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1750
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 265000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0717
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3394.2
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Sotelo Esmeralda
Bought by
Orizaba Frida P Valdes
Seller's Agent
Bianey Soto
Realty of America, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Diego Valdes
Midwest Real Estate Brokerage LLC
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$272,960

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,960
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,382
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,578

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Feb 1, 2021
Sold by
Gombash David and Gombash James A
Bought by
Sotelo Esmeralda
Seller's Agent
Deanna Ryan
Access Realtors, INC.
Buyer's Agent
Andrea Maldonado
Realty of America, LLC
List Price
$238,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-5.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$220,924
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2015
Sold by
Gombash James A
Bought by
James A Gombash Sr Revocable Living Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1996
Sold by
Gombash James A
Bought by
Gombash James A and Gombash Rosalie B
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
Warranty Deed $265,000 Saturn Title
Deed $225,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,000 New Conventional
Open $251,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,924 FHA
Previous Owner $6,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $67,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $78,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $265,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2025 01/25/25 For Sale $265,000 +17.8% $151 / Sq Ft
02/01/2021 02/01/21 Sold $225,000 -5.8% $129 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2020 12/05/20 For Sale $238,900 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
11/29/2020 11/29/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $238,900 -- $137 / 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 $3,394 $22,000 $2,500 $19,500
2023 $3,310 $16,000 $3,125 $12,875
2022 $3,310 $16,000 $3,125 $12,875
2021 $3,217 $16,000 $3,125 $12,875
2020 $3,433 $18,415 $3,125 $15,290
2019 $3,490 $20,692 $3,125 $17,567
2018 $4,114 $20,692 $3,125 $17,567
2017 $0 $15,886 $2,812 $13,074
2016 $364 $15,886 $2,812 $13,074
2015 $350 $15,886 $2,812 $13,074
2014 $348 $15,471 $2,656 $12,815
2013 $349 $15,471 $2,656 $12,815
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12277376

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-15-106-004-0000