NOT LISTED FOR SALE

494 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines Area

Estimated Value: $409,000 - $498,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,545 Sq Ft
$298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 21, 2016

Last sale price $255,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,304 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Dimucci-Lowenberg Park

About This Home

As of March 2016

Start the New Year in Your New Home! Original Owners have Lovingly Maintained this Spacious Brick Home in the Desirable Cumberland Area! Bring Your Decorating Ideas and Build Sweat Equity!Freshly Painted*Hardwood Floors*Generous Room Sizes*Full Basement w/5th Bedroom or Office and Exterior Access* Large corner lot with Detached Oversized Garage*Excellent Schools*Convenient to Shopping & Train! HWA Home Warranty Included! Taxes DO NO Reflect Homeowner's Exemption!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Audrey George

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475130839 Listed on: 12/11/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Fred Vukadinovic

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny McGovern

RE/MAX Properties Northwest License #475139477

RE/MAX Properties Northwest

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Corner Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1960

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Disability Access: Yes
  • Disability Access Details: Doors-Swing-In, Main Level Entry, Ramp - Main Level, Wheelchair Ramp(s)
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1960

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Windows: All
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1545

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.2215

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Baseboard

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 9650 SQFT
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09071020490000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6528.76

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2015
Closed on
Mar 18, 2016
Sold by
Blietz Howard M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Audrey George
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Danny McGovern
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.74%
Current Estimated Value
$459,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,470
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Des Plaines, IL

  • Craig Franzen Real Estate Agent - Baird & Warner

    Craig Franzen

    Baird & Warner

    (855) 532-9894

    43 Total Sales

    1 in Des Plaines

    $451,000 Price

    Craig Franzen
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  • Ana Sandoval-Cremieux Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Ana Sandoval-Cremieux

    Compass

    (844) 983-3106

    123 Total Sales

    3 in Des Plaines

    $195K - $295K Price Range

    Ana Sandoval-Cremieux
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  • Valorie Schmidt Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Valorie Schmidt

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (630) 931-2639

    50 Total Sales

    1 in Des Plaines

    $370,000 Price

    Valorie Schmidt
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  • Timothy Rhoten Real Estate Agent - Reserve RE

    Timothy Rhoten

    Reserve RE

    (855) 510-0218

    110 Total Sales

    2 in Des Plaines

    $325K - $434K Price Range

    Timothy Rhoten
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  • Jen Coyte Real Estate Agent - Coyte Advantage Realty

    Jen Coyte

    Coyte Advantage Realty

    (630) 349-4592

    55 Total Sales

    1 in Des Plaines

    $445,000 Price

    Jen Coyte
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  • Caesar Skiba Real Estate Agent - Landmark Realtors

    Caesar Skiba

    Landmark Realtors

    (844) 423-2258

    46 Total Sales

    2 in Des Plaines

    $330K - $429K Price Range

    Caesar Skiba
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$255,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $242,250
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Sold $255,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
01/31/2016 01/31/16 Pending -- -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $9,228 $39,000 $9,650 $29,350
2024 $9,228 $35,001 $8,203 $26,798
2023 $9,006 $35,001 $8,203 $26,798
2022 $9,006 $35,001 $8,203 $26,798
2021 $8,319 $27,064 $6,755 $20,309
2020 $8,179 $27,064 $6,755 $20,309
2019 $8,184 $30,409 $6,755 $23,654
2018 $8,301 $27,757 $5,790 $21,967
2017 $8,155 $27,757 $5,790 $21,967
2016 $7,713 $27,757 $5,790 $21,967
2015 $6,669 $22,061 $5,066 $16,995
2014 $6,529 $22,061 $5,066 $16,995
2013 $6,366 $22,061 $5,066 $16,995
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Audrey George Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Audrey George

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 903-4650

    89 Total Sales

    Audrey George
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  • FV

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Fred Vukadinovic

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

  • Danny McGovern Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Danny McGovern

    RE/MAX

    (847) 293-4687

    217 Total Sales

    Danny McGovern
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09101335

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-102-049-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

494 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL

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