NOT LISTED FOR SALE

541 Catalpa St Beecher, IL 60401

Estimated Value: $243,000 - $264,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2024

Last sale price $242,500 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,626/month

167 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Beecher Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Mature Trees
  • 4-minute walk to Fireman's Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Nestled in the heart of Beecher, Illinois, this delightful Cape Cod home offers a blend of character and modern updates, making it an ideal choice for those seeking timeless charm with contemporary conveniences. Originally rehabbed in 2018 by the previous owner, this residence boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living. The kitchen is a culinary haven, featuring granite countertops and soft-close cabinets and drawers, creating an inviting atmosphere for your cooking adventures. The property comes with an array of noteworthy upgrades, ensuring a worry-free living experience. These include a new furnace installed in 2019, a new chimney, new trusses in the garage, updated electric in the garage, a new drain and runoff system in the garage, a new fence added in 2019, and a whole-house backup generator hookup. A significant highlight of this home is the full basement, thoughtfully sealed and with the south wall reinforced, offering both potential and peace of mind. The welcoming front porch is an ideal spot to enjoy the 4th of July parade and watch the fireworks light up the night sky. The fully fenced backyard is a spacious haven for outdoor entertainment, complete with a firepit that sets the stage for memorable gatherings with family and friends. This outdoor space is perfect for creating lasting memories. Convenience is at your doorstep, as this charming home is situated close to schools, restaurants, shopping, and parks, providing a seamless living experience in the heart of Beecher. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS... 2023 | Roof Ridge Vent; 2021 | New air conditioner; 2019 | New furnace, new chimney, new garage trusses, updated electric in garage, new garage drain runoff system, new fence and a new backup generator hookup system; 2018 | new renovation. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Cape Cod beauty your new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Vernald

Corcoran Urban Real Estate License #475140372 Listed on: 10/26/2023

Corcoran Urban Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Plesha

Brokerworks Real Estate Group License #471022496

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1948 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 152 x 50
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Fence
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dormer Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Beecher Elementary School
  • Beecher Junior High School
  • Beecher High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,012

Year Built

Built in 1948 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 249900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Wood Fence
  • OtherStructures: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Beecher Elementary School
  • High School: Beecher High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Beecher Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 200U

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 152 X 50
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3011.92
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2023
Closed on
May 16, 2024
Sold by
Edwards-Reardon Susan Marie and Skiera Daniel
Bought by
Ipema Benjamin N and Ipema Hannah R
Seller's Agent
Chris Vernald
Corcoran Urban Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mark Plesha
Brokerworks Real Estate Group
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-2.96%
Views
448
Current Estimated Value
$253,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.22%
Original Mortgage
$206,125
Outstanding Balance
$203,221
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,960

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2021
Closed on
Dec 29, 2021
Sold by
Konrath Shawn and Konrath Melissa S
Bought by
Skiera Joann
Seller's Agent
Melina Piscopo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Gruenke
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$197,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2018
Sold by
Daddono Samuel M and Daddono Barbara E
Bought by
Konrath Shawn and Konrath Melissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,825
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2017
Sold by
Perry Patricia K and Perry Sean
Bought by
Daddono Samuel M and Davis Joseph
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
Ipema Benjamin N $242,500 Chicago Title
Skiera Joann $197,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Konrath Shawn $153,500 Greater Illinois Title Co
Daddono Samuel M $63,001 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ipema Benjamin N $206,125
Previous Owner Konrath Shawn $145,825
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2024 05/23/24 Sold $242,500 -3.0% $152 / Sq Ft
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2023 12/08/23 For Sale $249,900 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2023 10/26/23 For Sale $249,900 +26.9% $156 / Sq Ft
12/29/2021 12/29/21 Sold $197,000 +1.0% $123 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2021 11/03/21 For Sale $195,000 -- $122 / 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 $3,395 $55,394 $12,377 $43,017
2023 $3,395 $50,207 $11,218 $38,989
2022 $3,012 $46,045 $10,288 $35,757
2021 $3,570 $42,674 $9,535 $33,139
2020 $3,441 $39,789 $8,890 $30,899
2019 $3,284 $37,403 $8,357 $29,046
2018 $2,635 $35,120 $7,847 $27,273
2017 $2,535 $33,906 $7,576 $26,330
2016 $2,548 $33,906 $7,576 $26,330
2015 $2,472 $33,538 $7,494 $26,044
2014 $2,472 $33,877 $7,570 $26,307
2013 $2,472 $35,385 $7,907 $27,478
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11915927

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 22-22-16-316-002