$248,000
SOLD APR 19, 2012

4953 Florence Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,522 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$163 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Downers Grove Fairview Avenue Station
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lester Elementary School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

ATTENTION COMMUTERS, CAR BUFFS & CRAFTSMEN! THIS METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED HOME OFFERS THE PERFECT BLEND OF CHARM, CONVENIENCE & LOCATION, FEATURING 9' CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, FRENCH DOORS W/GLASS KNOBS, AND A CRAFTSMAN'S ATTENTION TO DETAIL. HEATED GARAGE WITH 8' DOORS, 220V ELECTRIC, & STAIRS TO ATTIC STORAGE. HUGE BACK YARD WITH PATIO/POND & DECK FOR SCREEN OR PLAY HOUSE. 2 BLOCKS TO FAIRVIEW TRAIN STATION

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Davis

Listed on: 01/02/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Kennedy

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475132196

Platinum Partners Realtors

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,821

Year Built

  • 1929

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Soaking Tub
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • $3,000 Seller Concession

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,821

Year Built

1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1929

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 13X9
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 11X9
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 11X8
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 23X10
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 14X12
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 11X10
  • Kitchen Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Library
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den
  • Additional Room 1 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Size: 8X8
  • Additional Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library
  • Additional Room 2 Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Size: 17X8
  • Additional Room 2 Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated, Tandem, 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

  • Elementary School: LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HERRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: DOWNERS GROVE NORTH
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 219

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Crippen Gina
Bought by
Henning Quinn and Henning Stacey Coe
Seller's Agent
Catherine Mead
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Tarsica Roopchand
RE/MAX FUTURE
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$537,000
Premium/Discount to List
$18,000
3.47%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$536,362

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$638
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.25%
Original Mortgage
$520,890
Outstanding Balance
$520,890
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,009

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2018
Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Zahos Nicholas C and Zahos Megan M
Bought by
Crippen Gina
Seller's Agent
Susan Hazekamp
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Gina Lowery
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2012
Closed on
Apr 19, 2012
Sold by
Claus Nicholas and Riley Susan M
Bought by
Zahos Nicholas C and Zahos Megan M
Seller's Agent
Christine Davis
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kennedy
Platinum Partners Realtors
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$248,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-4.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$241,713
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2004
Sold by
Claus Nicholas and Riley Susan M
Bought by
Claus Nicholas and Riley Susan M
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 $537,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $320,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fu
Deed $248,000 Pntn
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $520,890 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,000 FHA
Previous Owner $220,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $241,713 FHA
Previous Owner $178,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $537,000 +3.5% $413 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $519,000 +62.2% $400 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Sold $320,000 +3.6% $210 / Sq Ft
02/18/2018 02/18/18 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2018 02/16/18 For Sale $309,000 +24.6% $203 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Sold $248,000 -4.2% $163 / Sq Ft
02/24/2012 02/24/12 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2012 01/02/12 For Sale $259,000 -- $170 / 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
2023 $5,821 $105,920 $52,380 $53,540
2022 $5,605 $101,770 $50,330 $51,440
2021 $5,245 $100,610 $49,760 $50,850
2020 $5,145 $98,610 $48,770 $49,840
2019 $4,976 $94,610 $46,790 $47,820
2018 $4,505 $84,830 $46,460 $38,370
2017 $4,357 $81,630 $44,710 $36,920
2016 $4,265 $77,910 $42,670 $35,240
2015 $4,209 $73,290 $40,140 $33,150
2014 $4,207 $71,260 $39,030 $32,230
2013 $4,121 $70,930 $38,850 $32,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD07966857

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-09-111-007