Kathy O'Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(224) 357-2459
67 Total Sales
3 in Des Plaines
$230K - $265K Price Range
540 S 5th Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Des Plaines AreaEstimated Value: $340,000 - $396,143
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,120
Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Terrace Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Lower Floor Utility Room
About This Home
As of May 2021Multiple offers received. Seller will make s decision Tuesday afternoon. You are going to love this charming brick cape cod with a huge backyard! This home has a full basement with a finished area and plenty of storage and an oversized 2 car garage. There are vinyl/thermopane windows throughout this home. There is a bedroom with a full bath on the main floor and two bedrooms on the second floor. Hardwood floors! This home has a convenient location to shopping and transportation! Welcome Home! You can see a floorplan and square footage on the 3D tour
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475121940 Listed on: 03/04/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
Scott Shapiro
Real Broker LLC License #475139719
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1946
Lot Details
- 0.34
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Location
- Property is near bus stop
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
Apr 9, 2021
Sold by
Wilson Melanie
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Laura Browere
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scott Shapiro
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$278,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-7.02%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,036
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$236,300
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 2018
Sold by
Wilson Mathew and Wilson Melanie
Bought by
Wilson Melanie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Wilson Melanie L and Shain Melanie L
Bought by
Wilson Mathew J and Wilson Melanie L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 24, 2004
Sold by
Koenig Frank A and Koenig Gina M
Bought by
Shain Melanie L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,500
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Kathy O'Sullivan
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-
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Rohit Parti
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36 Total Sales
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-
Thomas Gibbons
Thomas Gibbons
FairGreen Real Estate LLC
(773) 912-0946
63 Total Sales
1 in Des Plaines
$475,000 Price
-
Lisa Wolf
Lisa Wolf
Keller Williams North Shore West
(224) 332-2538
1,080 Total Sales
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$160K - $330K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $278,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| Wilson Melanie | -- | Attorney | |
| Wilson Mathew J | -- | None Available | |
| Shain Melanie L | $302,000 | Multiple |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $236,300 | ||
| Closed | Shain Melanie L | $241,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2021 05/14/21 | Sold | $278,000 | +1.1% | $248 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2021 03/09/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/08/2021 03/08/21 | Price Changed | $275,000 | -8.0% | $246 / Sq Ft |
| 03/04/2021 03/04/21 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | $267 / 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 | $6,855 | $32,000 | $13,455 | $18,545 |
| 2024 | $6,855 | $26,001 | $11,213 | $14,788 |
| 2023 | $6,690 | $26,001 | $11,213 | $14,788 |
| 2022 | $6,690 | $26,001 | $11,213 | $14,788 |
| 2021 | $5,616 | $21,600 | $8,970 | $12,630 |
| 2020 | $5,590 | $21,600 | $8,970 | $12,630 |
| 2019 | $5,536 | $24,000 | $8,970 | $15,030 |
| 2018 | $5,636 | $22,281 | $7,848 | $14,433 |
| 2017 | $5,554 | $22,281 | $7,848 | $14,433 |
| 2016 | $5,498 | $22,281 | $7,848 | $14,433 |
| 2015 | $5,045 | $19,310 | $6,727 | $12,583 |
| 2014 | $4,955 | $19,310 | $6,727 | $12,583 |
| 2013 | $4,814 | $19,310 | $6,727 | $12,583 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laura Browere
Seller's Agent in 2021
Laura Browere
The McDonald Group
(847) 322-5942
63 Total Sales
-
Scott Shapiro
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Scott Shapiro
Real Broker LLC
(773) 988-2069
100 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD11010203
APN: 09-18-403-036-0000
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