$220,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,125 Sq Ft
1948 Built

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Opportunity Knocks in Sunset Park! This classic Cape Cod offers the perfect blend of essential updates and room for personal transformation. All the major systems have been thoughtfully upgraded, providing peace of mind and a strong foundation for your dream home. Enjoy new energy-efficient windows and storm doors, newer siding that boosts curb appeal, and a recently installed furnace and central air for year-round comfort. The house also includes copper plumbing, an updated circuit breaker electrical system, a newer water heater, and a newer roof-all high-cost items already completed for you. Inside, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and a spacious full basement ready for your creative use-rec room, home gym, or additional living space. The 1.5-car garage adds functionality with extra storage or workspace. The classic and functional layout offers a strong canvas for remodeling ideas. Bring your vision to modernize the kitchen and bathrooms, apply a fresh coat of paint, and create a personalized space that suits your lifestyle. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking to build equity, an investor searching for your next project, or a homeowner passionate about customization, this property is rare. Nestled in the established and desirable Sunset Park neighborhood with access to schools, parks, and major roads, this home has value and potential. Don't miss your chance to own a solid home where the expensive work is already done-make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Esther Zamudio

Zamudio Realty Group License #471021065 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Esther Zamudio

Zamudio Realty Group License #471021065 Listed on: 05/28/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 102 x 63 x 75

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,355

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1125
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1125
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1125
  • Basement Sq Ft: 750
  • Square Footage Comments: 1,125 First floor and Second floor, plus basement 750 sq. ft.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1875
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 750
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 375
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 750
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 239900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 5.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 46

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 102 X 63 X 75
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4354.9
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2004
Sold by
Ulrich Liliana
Bought by
Ulrich Karl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1996
Sold by
Schultz Roger L and Schultz Barbara K
Bought by
Ulrich Karl D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.16%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $70,000 Unknown
Closed $91,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $80,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $220,000 -8.3% $196 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $213 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $222 / 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 $4,355 $70,417 $16,596 $53,821
2023 $4,059 $63,616 $14,993 $48,623
2022 $4,076 $58,007 $13,671 $44,336
2021 $3,857 $54,232 $12,781 $41,451
2020 $4,175 $51,772 $12,201 $39,571
2019 $4,046 $49,316 $11,622 $37,694
2018 $3,777 $44,205 $10,949 $33,256
2017 $3,681 $41,790 $10,351 $31,439
2016 $3,495 $38,770 $9,603 $29,167
2015 -- $35,536 $8,802 $26,734
2014 -- $35,097 $8,693 $26,404
2013 -- $36,022 $8,922 $27,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12374543

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-22-278-030