$300,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2015

477 Larking Ave Dekalb, IL 60115

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,875 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$104 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2019

Dramatic Pond View Home! This one says WOW from the front door. HW flrs, 2 story greatroom w/loads of windows, raised hearth brick fireplace & a "cooks" kitchen w/SS appliances & walk in pantry closet. First flr master suite, a great loft & a "to die for" finished english bsmt w/large wet bar, BR, full bath and built in display shelving. Outside finds a huge deck overlooking a peaceful pond setting....must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sue Elsner

Century 21 Circle License #471002257 Listed on: 07/01/2015

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzi Warner

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475138157

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,460

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • Dog Run

HOA Fees

  • $69 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Laundry on main level

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
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,460

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$69 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Rented, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Attic: Full
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Loft
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 9X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2875
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X30, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Dog Run

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Assessment Association Fees: 207
  • Management Contact Name: Dan Pavlich
  • Management Phone: 815-899-8510

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Pavlich Mgmt

Schools

  • School District: 428
  • Junior High Dist: 428

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 72 X 11 X 139 X 78 X 130
  • Lot Description: Pond, Water View
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0802372003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9959

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2018
Closed on
Jun 10, 2019
Sold by
Morrison Jerome S and Morrison Rachel A
Bought by
Rowena J Ward 2018 Rev Declaration Of Tr
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Daring
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jackie Ricci
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$293,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-13.57%
Current Estimated Value
$469,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2015
Closed on
Aug 13, 2015
Sold by
Laclair Dean E and Laclair Cheryl E
Bought by
Morrison Jerome S and Morrison Rachel A
Seller's Agent
Sue Elsner
Century 21 Circle
Buyer's Agent
Suzi Warner
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
List Price
$305,850
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,850
-1.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.61%
Original Mortgage
$309,900
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2011
Sold by
Kill Jerry R
Bought by
Laclair Dean E and Laclair Cheryl E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,750
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2009
Sold by
Benchmark Bank
Bought by
Kill Jerry R and Kill Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2009
Sold by
Belmont Lawrence F
Bought by
Benchmark Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2009
Sold by
Belmont Lawrence F
Bought by
Benchmark Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Belmont Lawrence F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $293,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $300,000 --
Warranty Deed $305,000 --
Warranty Deed $328,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Trustee Deed $81,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $309,900 VA
Previous Owner $289,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $262,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $298,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Sold $293,000 -2.3% $102 / Sq Ft
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2019 05/08/19 Price Changed $299,900 -6.0% $104 / Sq Ft
01/13/2019 01/13/19 Price Changed $319,000 -3.0% $111 / Sq Ft
11/05/2018 11/05/18 Price Changed $329,000 -1.5% $114 / Sq Ft
09/08/2018 09/08/18 Price Changed $333,900 -1.5% $116 / Sq Ft
07/13/2018 07/13/18 For Sale $339,000 +13.0% $118 / Sq Ft
08/19/2015 08/19/15 Sold $300,000 -1.9% $104 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2015 07/01/15 For Sale $305,850 -- $106 / 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 $10,460 $134,322 $11,650 $122,672
2023 $10,460 $117,118 $10,158 $106,960
2022 $10,199 $106,928 $11,592 $95,336
2021 $10,434 $100,289 $10,872 $89,417
2020 $11,349 $98,691 $10,699 $87,992
2019 $11,033 $100,020 $10,279 $89,741
2018 $10,749 $96,628 $9,930 $86,698
2017 $10,822 $92,884 $9,545 $83,339
2016 $10,683 $90,539 $9,304 $81,235
2015 -- $85,787 $8,816 $76,971
2014 -- $82,213 $18,283 $63,930
2013 -- $86,358 $19,205 $67,153
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08971195

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 08-02-372-003