NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $508,000 - $642,387

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,035 Sq Ft
$559/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2012

Last sale price $305,000 $295 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,812/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Screened Porch
  • John Laidlaw Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2012

Open the door & you'll want to stay in this incredibly charming, spacious & attractive English cottage. Only blocks to downtown Western Springs you can just move in & immediately begin to enjoy the newly updtd SS & granite KIT, beautifully refin hrdwd flrs, new BTH w/custom cer tile, huge MBR,REC RM w/above grade windows, stylish/pretty decor & morning coffee in the wonderful screened porch overlooking the 200' yrd.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Barnes

Compass License #471004939 Listed on: 04/09/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerri Mahon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475137630

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,009

Year Built

  • 1942

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,009

Year Built

1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1942

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Air Cleaner
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: 3rd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 18X14
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 12X12
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 12X11
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 20X13
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 13X10
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 13X12
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Laundry Size: 12X12
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office
  • Additional Room 1 Level: 3rd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 12X12
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 2 Size: 14X14
  • Additional Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Screened Porch
  • Additional Room 3 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 3 Size: 15X10
  • Additional Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer
  • Additional Room 4 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 4 Size: 07X04
  • Additional Room 4 Flooring: Slate

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened
  • Exposure: E (East)

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Elementary School: FIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: MCCLURE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: LYONS TWP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 101

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X200

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2023
Sold by
Karaffa Eric J and Karaffa Linda H
Bought by
Karaffa Joint Trust and Karaffa
Current Estimated Value
$578,347

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2012
Closed on
May 23, 2012
Sold by
Wolff Ryan
Bought by
Karaffa Eric J and Karaffa Linda H
Seller's Agent
Gary Barnes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kerri Mahon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2005
Sold by
Bender Nancy M
Bought by
Wolff Ryan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,200
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Karaffa Joint Trust -- None Listed On Document
Karaffa Eric J $305,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Wolff Ryan $334,000 Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Karaffa Eric J $203,000
Previous Owner Karaffa Eric J $244,000
Previous Owner Wolff Ryan A $324,000
Previous Owner Wolff Ryan A $30,000
Previous Owner Wolff Ryan $267,200
Previous Owner Bender Nancy M $100,000
Previous Owner Bender Nancy M $66,000
Previous Owner Bender Nancy M $29,750
Previous Owner Bender Nancy M $187,000
Closed Wolff Ryan $66,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2012 05/29/12 Sold $305,000 -4.4% $295 / Sq Ft
04/13/2012 04/13/12 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2012 04/09/12 For Sale $319,000 -- $308 / 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 $8,009 $42,000 $10,900 $31,100
2023 $8,134 $42,000 $10,900 $31,100
2022 $8,134 $35,274 $7,903 $27,371
2021 $7,647 $35,273 $7,902 $27,371
2020 $7,529 $35,273 $7,902 $27,371
2019 $6,934 $33,529 $7,085 $26,444
2018 $6,762 $33,529 $7,085 $26,444
2017 $6,573 $33,529 $7,085 $26,444
2016 $7,474 $33,708 $6,267 $27,441
2015 $7,316 $33,708 $6,267 $27,441
2014 $7,218 $33,708 $6,267 $27,441
2013 $6,859 $32,542 $6,267 $26,275
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08037585

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-06-423-034-0000