NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4608 Sherwood Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $644,410 - $796,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft
$389/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 28, 2019

Last sale price $420,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,573/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Game Room
  • Lester Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of March 2019

Original classic details with modern updates await you in this eye catching cape cod on a 75' wide lot. An impressive list of improvements since last fall: All new stainless steel appliances, new flooring in the kitchen and freshly painted, hardwood floors have been refinished, many new windows throughout, family room painted and new carpeting, finished basement has new carpeting and was freshly painted...All done since the fall! There is a wonderful sense of balance in this home, whether you are relaxing by the fireplace, entertaining in the dining room or even working from home in the 2nd floor loft. Many vintage built-ins throughout. Unbeatable location! Quiet street, excellent schools, close to downtown Downers Grove and Metra Train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Baker

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475122211 Listed on: 02/14/2019

Platinum Partners Realtors

Co-Listed By

Jodee Baker

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475140611

Last Buyer's Agent

Courtney Monaco

Keller Williams Experience License #475127875

Keller Williams Experience

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,663

Year Built

  • 1949

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $4,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,663

Year Built

1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rebuilt(yn): Yes
  • Rebuilt Year: 1949
  • Square Footage Comments: With finished basement, almost 2,300 Sq Ft
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1792
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1949
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2296
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1949

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 8X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 8X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Game Room, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 24X21, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1792
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2296
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 504
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1792
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: E (East)
  • Acreage: 0.2862

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1792

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Lester Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75X166
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0905413035

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7160.48

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2019
Closed on
Mar 26, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Dorothy A and Johnson Randall H
Bought by
Kerry O Connell Brooke and Connell Kerry O
Seller's Agent
Paul Baker
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Monaco
Keller Williams Experience
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.18%
Current Estimated Value
$696,853

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$276,853
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Original Mortgage
$357,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2003
Sold by
Garibaldi Barbara
Bought by
Johnson Randall H and Johnson Dorothy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1998
Sold by
Garibaldi Janet K
Bought by
The Janet K Garibaldi Trust
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
Kerry O Connell Brooke $420,000 Fidelity National Title
Johnson Randall H $302,500 Atg
The Janet K Garibaldi Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oconnell Brooke $346,600
Closed Connell Brooke O $352,439
Closed Connell Brooke O $353,000
Closed Kerry O Connell Brooke $357,000
Previous Owner Johnson Randall H $260,000
Previous Owner Johnson Randall H $236,995
Previous Owner Johnson Randall H $50,000
Previous Owner Johnson Randall H $183,000
Previous Owner Janet K Garibaldi Trust $174,200
Previous Owner Garibaldi Janet K $156,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Sold $420,000 -1.2% $234 / Sq Ft
02/17/2019 02/17/19 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2019 02/14/19 For Sale $425,000 -- $237 / 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 $9,663 $177,616 $96,270 $81,346
2023 $9,185 $163,280 $88,500 $74,780
2022 $8,702 $154,620 $83,800 $70,820
2021 $8,145 $152,860 $82,850 $70,010
2020 $7,667 $143,230 $81,210 $62,020
2019 $7,423 $137,430 $77,920 $59,510
2018 $7,395 $135,390 $77,490 $57,900
2017 $7,160 $130,290 $74,570 $55,720
2016 $7,019 $124,350 $71,170 $53,180
2015 $6,942 $116,990 $66,960 $50,030
2014 $6,331 $104,220 $59,180 $45,040
2013 $6,202 $103,730 $58,900 $44,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10249657

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-413-035