NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $371,000 - $427,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,005 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 23, 2014

Last sale price $205,100 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,357 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Garage
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2014

Wonderful ranch style home featuring 3 BR's, Nice kitchen w/ SLS appliances. 2 car garage. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 5% down! This property is approved for HomePath Mortgage Financing and HomePath Renovation Mortgage Financing. Close by May 31, 2014 and request up to 3.5% of the final sales price to be used as closing cost assistance!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Shakman

Labra Group Listed on: 04/09/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Majka

Hometown Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: 20
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1005

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55X157
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09071080210000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5839.31

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2014
Closed on
May 15, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Larry Shakman
Labra Group
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Majka
Hometown Real Estate Group
List Price
$203,900
Sold Price
$205,100
Premium/Discount to List
$1,200
0.59%
Current Estimated Value
$401,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$196,026
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$164,080
Outstanding Balance
$126,469
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$274,657

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title
-- None Available
$265,000 --
-- --
$188,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $164,080
Previous Owner $251,750
Previous Owner $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Sold $205,100 +0.6% $204 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $203,900 -- $203 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $2,290 $33,000 $8,690 $24,310
2024 $2,290 $32,001 $7,387 $24,614
2023 $2,306 $32,001 $7,387 $24,614
2022 $2,306 $32,001 $7,387 $24,614
2021 $2,682 $24,375 $6,083 $18,292
2020 $2,456 $24,375 $6,083 $18,292
2019 $2,418 $27,388 $6,083 $21,305
2018 $2,691 $17,907 $5,214 $12,693
2017 $2,598 $17,907 $5,214 $12,693
2016 $3,192 $18,420 $5,214 $13,206
2015 $5,007 $16,562 $4,562 $12,000
2014 $5,298 $20,471 $4,562 $15,909
2013 $5,149 $20,471 $4,562 $15,909
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Larry Shakman

    Labra Group

  • Kathy Majka

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Kathy Majka

    Hometown Real Estate Group

    (773) 577-6040

    1 Total Sale

    Kathy Majka
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08581696

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-108-021-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

538 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL

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