NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $524,000 - $658,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,116 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 12, 2024

Last sale price $525,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,651/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mud Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of January 2024

Beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom single-family home in Portage Park exudes elegance. The main level boasts pristine hardwood floors, a custom eat-in kitchen, a separate formal dining room, a generously proportioned living room drenched in natural light, and a charming sunroom adjacent to the kitchen. The spacious master suite includes two closets, one of which is a generous walk-in, while the master bathroom showcases a standalone jet tub and an expansive shower. The additional bedrooms are well-appointed and offer ample storage space. The lower level is exceptionally spacious, featuring a family room, a fifth bedroom, a half bathroom, and a capacious laundry and storage area. The seller has thoughtfully installed a flood control system in the basement for added peace of mind. Situated on an expansive 30-foot lot, the property includes a two-car garage and is conveniently located near Gray Elementary, parks, public transit, and all the amenities that Portage Park has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elias Masud

Compass License #475163294 Listed on: 11/02/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexis Eldorrado

Eldorrado Chicago Real Estate License #471008245

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,351

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30x125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Gray Elementary School
  • Schurz High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,351

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3116
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Storage, Enclosed Porch, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3116
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3116
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gray Elementary School
  • High School: Schurz High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Gray Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 30X125
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8351.28
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Jan 11, 2024
Sold by
Wike John and Wike Jennifer
Bought by
Sparlin Jakin H and Palomino Amanda V
Seller's Agent
Elias Masud
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Eldorrado
Eldorrado Chicago Real Estate
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.94%
Views
116
Current Estimated Value
$588,396

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,396
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$506,976
Outstanding Balance
$496,290
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$92,106

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2018
Closed on
Mar 24, 2018
Sold by
Harper Sarah A and Fullington Sharon
Bought by
Wike John
Seller's Agent
Emily Moore
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brady Miller
Cadence Realty
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$428,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-2.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$342,400
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2016
Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
R J Creative Investments Llc
Bought by
Harper Sarah A and Fullington Sharon
Seller's Agent
Mario Greco
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Emily Moore
Compass
List Price
$374,500
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-9.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.73%
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2015
Sold by
Salinas Raul and Salinas Patrice S
Bought by
Cretive Property Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Salinas Raul and Salinas Patrice S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records
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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
Sparlin Jakin H $525,000 Chicago Title
Wike John $428,000 Proper Title Llc
Harper Sarah A $340,000 None Available
Cretive Property Investments Llc $200,000 None Available
Salinas Raul $150,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sparlin Jakin H $506,976
Previous Owner Wike John $342,400
Previous Owner Harper Sarah A $289,000
Previous Owner Cretive Property Investments Llc $260,000
Previous Owner Salinas Raul $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/12/2024 01/12/24 Sold $525,000 -0.9% $168 / Sq Ft
12/10/2023 12/10/23 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $530,000 +23.8% $170 / Sq Ft
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Sold $428,000 -2.7% $486 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2018 02/21/18 For Sale $440,000 +29.4% $500 / Sq Ft
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Sold $340,000 -2.7% $386 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/01/2016 10/01/16 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2016 09/14/16 Price Changed $349,500 -6.7% $397 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 For Sale $374,500 -- $426 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $6,336 $36,898 $13,125 $23,773
2024 $6,336 $36,898 $13,125 $23,773
2023 $8,351 $33,330 $10,500 $22,830
2022 $8,351 $44,000 $10,500 $33,500
2021 $8,853 $44,000 $10,500 $33,500
2020 $5,842 $26,209 $4,687 $21,522
2019 $5,920 $29,449 $4,687 $24,762
2018 $5,821 $29,449 $4,687 $24,762
2017 $5,177 $24,037 $4,125 $19,912
2016 $4,317 $24,037 $4,125 $19,912
2015 $3,007 $19,021 $4,125 $14,896
2014 $2,962 $18,522 $3,750 $14,772
2013 $2,893 $18,522 $3,750 $14,772
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11920594

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-21-123-015-0000