$105,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2021

477 Graceland Ave Unit 3A Des Plaines, IL 60016

1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$261/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • End Unit
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Maine West High School Rated A-
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed
  • 4-minute walk to Menominee Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Clean, updated 1 bedroom, 1 bath end unit condo ready for a new owner in the heart of Des Plaines. Assessment covers gas, heat & water - just pay for electric. Abundant storage space with double closets in the bedroom, closet by the front door, 2 closets outside of the bedroom and bath. Kitchen has newer stove and refrigerator and nice cabinet space including a lazy susan and pantry cabinet. Storage unit is conveniently located directly across the hall and elevator is about 20 ft. away with coin laundry at the end of the hall. Shopping, restaurants, post office, newly remodeled Des Plaines Theater (opening Labor Day Weekend) and Metra train to downtown are within minutes from the front door. Great parking space is #7 located on the end closest to the sidewalk. Being sold as-is. Come buy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cathi Weaver

Fathom Realty IL LLC License #475131684 Listed on: 09/04/2021

Fathom Realty IL LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Howard King

ARNI Realty Incorporated License #471003057

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $261 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • North Elementary School
  • Chippewa Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 30 Units
  • Jeff Duncan Association, Phone Number (847) 635-9236

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • No Laundry Facilities
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,774

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$261 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Age: 41-50 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen: Galley,Pantry-Closet,Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • MRD_MBB: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
  • Living Room Windows: All
  • Master Bedroom Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • List Price: 105000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 261
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self
  • Management Contact Name: Jeff Duncan
  • Management Phone: 847-635-9236

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: NON

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2774.33
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 30

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Harrison Elijah
Bought by
Torres Reinardo and Torres Carmen
Seller's Agent
Nazire Tahiri
REMAX Legends
Buyer's Agent
Carmelo Rodriguez
Extreme Realty LLC
List Price
$159,000
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
1.89%
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.27%
Original Mortgage
$129,600
Outstanding Balance
$129,458
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$27,662

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2022
Sold by
Alderson Steve and Alderson Y
Bought by
Alderson Stephen J and Alderson Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2021
Sold by
Alderson Steve and Alderson Y
Bought by
Alderson Stephen J and Alderson Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 29, 2021
Sold by
Deetjen Renee and Renee Deetjen Trust
Bought by
Alderson Steve
Seller's Agent
Cathi Weaver
Fathom Realty IL LLC
Buyer's Agent
Howard King
ARNI Realty Incorporated
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$105,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2017
Sold by
Gromke Renee A and Deetjen Renee A
Bought by
Deetjen Renee A and Fwnee Deetjen Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2007
Sold by
Alderson Family Trust
Bought by
Harrison Elijah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $162,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $105,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Deed $135,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $129,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $162,000 +1.9% --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $159,000 +17.8% --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $135,000 -3.5% --
04/29/2023 04/29/23 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Price Changed $139,900 -6.7% --
04/01/2023 04/01/23 For Sale $149,900 +42.8% --
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Sold $105,000 0.0% --
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2021 09/04/21 For Sale $105,000 -- --
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 $3,141 $11,914 $600 $11,314
2023 $3,065 $11,914 $600 $11,314
2022 $3,065 $11,914 $600 $11,314
2021 $2,844 $9,251 $487 $8,764
2020 $2,796 $9,251 $487 $8,764
2019 $2,774 $10,309 $487 $9,822
2018 $1,777 $5,943 $430 $5,513
2017 $1,746 $5,943 $430 $5,513
2016 $1,651 $5,943 $430 $5,513
2015 $1,623 $5,367 $374 $4,993
2014 $1,588 $5,367 $374 $4,993
2013 $1,549 $5,367 $374 $4,993
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11209487

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-402-173-1015