$375,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2014

4945 Florence Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

2 Beds
4 Baths
2,509 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$149 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 4-minute walk to Downers Grove Fairview Avenue Station
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Lester Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2016

Exceptional Custom Built Duplex located in walk to Train, Park and School. Home features Two Extra Large Master Suites with Whirlpool tubs, Walk-In Closets, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings. Sunken Living Room w/Fireplace, Dining Room, Hardwood Floors, Large Eat-in Kitchen with Island, Finished Basement with Bath, Fabulous Screen-in-Porch, Central Vac, 3+ Heated & Carpeted Garage, Professionally Landscaped and Much More!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

kelly norton

Baird & Warner License #475127841 Listed on: 04/17/2014

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Michels

Compass License #475141453

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,556

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 60x220
  • End Unit
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 3.1 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,509 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Schools

  • Lester Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Storm Screens

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,556

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 2509
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Storage, Utility Room-1st Floor, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 399000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.1
  • Number of Cars: 3.1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School: HERRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School District: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X220
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7556
  • Tax Year: 2012

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2018
Sold by
Renzi Karen
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Comany
Current Estimated Value
$703,066

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2016
Closed on
Apr 19, 2016
Sold by
Revocabl Schlueter Julie Ann M and Revocabl Julie Ann M Schlueter
Bought by
Renzi Karen
Seller's Agent
Patti Michels
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Nellie Mccarthy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$437,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,500
-0.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.19%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Schlueter Charles E and Schlueter Julie A
Bought by
Revocabl Schlueter Julie Ann M and Revocabl Julie Ann M Schlueter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2014
Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Opeil Dennis C and Opeil Cynthia L
Bought by
Schlueter Charles E and Schlueter Julie A
Seller's Agent
kelly norton
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Patti Michels
Compass
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-10.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2000
Sold by
Page Edward G and Page Betty A
Bought by
Opell Dennis C and Opeil Cynthia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
8.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1998
Sold by
Page Edward G and Page Betty A
Bought by
Page Edward G and Page Betty A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1996
Sold by
Page Mark Construction Inc
Bought by
Page Edward G and Page Betty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1994
Sold by
Nauertz Steven L and Nauertz Linda M
Bought by
Page Mark Construction Inc
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
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title Land Trust Com
Deed $437,500 Chicago Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Git
Warranty Deed $375,000 Baird & Warner Title Svcs In
Warranty Deed $315,000 First American Title Ins
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $460,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $243,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,701 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $229,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $247,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $248,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $248,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $245,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $368,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Sold $437,500 -0.3% $174 / Sq Ft
02/25/2016 02/25/16 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2016 02/12/16 For Sale $439,000 +17.1% $175 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Sold $375,000 -6.0% $149 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2014 05/21/14 Price Changed $399,000 -5.0% $159 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 For Sale $420,000 -- $167 / 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 $11,094 $209,771 $39,748 $170,023
2023 $10,512 $192,840 $36,540 $156,300
2022 $10,383 $187,420 $37,270 $150,150
2021 $9,995 $185,290 $36,850 $148,440
2020 $9,811 $181,620 $36,120 $145,500
2019 $9,503 $174,270 $34,660 $139,610
2018 $9,012 $163,680 $34,420 $129,260
2017 $8,728 $157,500 $33,120 $124,380
2016 $8,559 $150,320 $31,610 $118,710
2015 $8,157 $141,420 $29,740 $111,680
2014 $7,636 $129,460 $28,920 $100,540
2013 $7,479 $128,850 $28,780 $100,070
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08588358

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-09-111-027