NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $932,000 - $1,123,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,012 Sq Ft
$348/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2024

Last sale price $860,000 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,477/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forest Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Georgian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Forest Hill Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

This five-bedroom, three-bath brick Georgian sits on a beautifully landscaped lot in a great location on a wonderful family block in Western Springs. Walk to town, train and the highly rated elementary school or area private school. Featuring hardwood flooring throughout, this home has been meticulously maintained. The living room with a wood-burning fireplace opens to large dining room through lovely French doors, perfect for entertaining a large family on the holidays. The expansive kitchen features a butler's pantry with display cabinets, food pantry cabinets, a generous island perfect for buffets and socializing, a large kitchen table area that is great for family dinners, a large garden window bringing the outdoors inside, and a large kitchen closet with a built-in space for recycling bins. In addition to the great gathering spaces, the first floor also offers a bright office overlooking the beautiful yard, a convenient laundry room, a full bath and a music room that can also be used as a playroom, a second private office or even an additional bedroom perfect for elderly parents with the full bath on the first floor nearby. The second floor features five spacious bedrooms, a large linen closet and a skylighted full hall bath. The expansive primary suite boasts a huge walk-in closet with hideaway ironing board, a skylighted full bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub with shower and a separate second shower. The lower level has a den with storage closets and even features a separate built-in hidden office area with its own shelved closets and utility room. Additional storage is available both in the large cement crawl space under the addition as well as the full attic. Easily access the deck from the kitchen to step out on the beautifully landscaped tiered deck sitting area that overlooks the perfectly shaded brick paver patio, the fire pit area, a flagstone corner sitting area and an generously-sized yard meticulously adorned with perennial gardens ready for years of summer entertaining with family and friends. There's even a hidden garden area with raised vegetable garden beds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Metcalf

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475158350 Listed on: 02/02/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Piotrowski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475192339

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 9,348 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x187
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,012 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
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  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Forest Hills Elementary School
  • Mcclure Junior High School
  • Lyons Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Community Well

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,537

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3012
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Bedroom 5, Play Room, Walk In Closet, Workshop, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • List Price: 850000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Water Source: Community Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Hills Elementary School
  • High School: Lyons Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Mcclure Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 101

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2146
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X187
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15536.56
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2024
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Kosic John A and Kosic Marija K
Bought by
Kosic John A and Kosic Marija K
Seller's Agent
Cindy Metcalf
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Piotrowski
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.18%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$1,046,894

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,894
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.23%
Original Mortgage
$766,500
Outstanding Balance
$757,437
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$273,085

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Strusiewicz Thomas B
Bought by
Kosic John A and Kosic Marija K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
8.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Martin Wallace
Bought by
Strusiewicz Thomas B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Martin Wallace
Bought by
Martin Wallace and The Wallace Martin Trust
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kosic John A $560,000 None Listed On Document
Kosic John A $307,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Strusiewicz Thomas B $250,000 --
Martin Wallace -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kosic John A $766,500
Previous Owner Kosic John A $375,000
Previous Owner Kosic Marija K $249,000
Previous Owner Kosic John A $239,200
Previous Owner Kosic John A $235,000
Previous Owner Strusiewicz Thomas B $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2024 03/08/24 Sold $860,000 +1.2% $286 / Sq Ft
02/05/2024 02/05/24 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2024 02/02/24 For Sale $850,000 -- $282 / 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 $20,153 $93,986 $8,415 $85,571
2023 $15,537 $93,986 $8,415 $85,571
2022 $15,537 $64,264 $7,246 $57,018
2021 $15,082 $66,327 $7,246 $59,081
2020 $14,796 $66,327 $7,246 $59,081
2019 $13,672 $62,779 $6,545 $56,234
2018 $13,875 $65,188 $6,545 $58,643
2017 $14,226 $68,634 $6,545 $62,089
2016 $13,575 $59,185 $5,610 $53,575
2015 $13,312 $59,185 $5,610 $53,575
2014 $13,123 $59,185 $5,610 $53,575
2013 $11,869 $56,274 $5,610 $50,664
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11972157

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-07-220-010-0000