NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 Vassar Ln Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines Area

Estimated Value: $395,000 - $441,950

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,005 Sq Ft
$423/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2020

Last sale price $300,000 $299 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,970 / mo

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Dimucci-Lowenberg Park

About This Home

As of March 2020

LOCATED ON ONE OF THE PRETTIEST TREE LINED STREETS, THIS ADORABLE HOME WILL IMPRESS ANY BUYER~HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN LEVEL ~ KITCHEN BOASTS LOTS OF CABINETS/BRAND NEW COUNTERTOPS/BACKSPLASH/BLACK APPL ~ SUNNY EATING AREA OFF THE KITCHEN ~ COZY LIVING ROOM ~ REMODELED BATHS ~ FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY ROOM/FULL BATH/LOTS OF STORAGE ~ ALL COPPER PIPING ~ PATIO TO ENJOY THE DEEP FENCED IN YARD ~ DETACHED 2.5 CAR GARAGE ~ LOTS OF "NEWS" INCLUDING WINDOWS(2015)FURNACE & AC (2018) HWH(2018)~COME QUICK!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Gidley

RE/MAX Suburban License #471020652 Listed on: 02/03/2020

RE/MAX Suburban

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Connors

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141644

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1005
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1959
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1005
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2010
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1005
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1005
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1005
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 27X24, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.17

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1005

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09071070210000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5468.64

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$424,738

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2020
Closed on
Mar 24, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sharon Gidley
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-6.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
0.0349%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2009
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
$198,000
Interest Rate
0.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 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
-- None Listed On Document
$300,000 Heritage Title Company
$220,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $270,000
Previous Owner $198,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Sold $300,000 -2.9% $299 / Sq Ft
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 Price Changed $309,000 -3.4% $307 / Sq Ft
02/03/2020 02/03/20 For Sale $319,900 -- $318 / 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 $7,949 $35,000 $7,425 $27,575
2024 $7,949 $30,150 $6,311 $23,839
2023 $8,148 $31,667 $6,311 $25,356
2022 $8,148 $31,667 $6,311 $25,356
2021 $5,440 $17,699 $5,197 $12,502
2020 $6,399 $24,277 $5,197 $19,080
2019 $6,418 $27,278 $5,197 $22,081
2018 $5,469 $21,721 $4,455 $17,266
2017 $5,390 $21,721 $4,455 $17,266
2016 $5,342 $21,721 $4,455 $17,266
2015 $5,977 $19,769 $3,898 $15,871
2014 $5,850 $19,769 $3,898 $15,871
2013 $5,705 $19,769 $3,898 $15,871
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sharon Gidley

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sharon Gidley

    RE/MAX Suburban

    (847) 812-5081

    193 Total Sales

    Sharon Gidley
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  • Holly Connors

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Holly Connors

    @ Properties

    (773) 383-2490

    756 Total Sales

    Holly Connors
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10625509

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-107-021-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

542 Vassar Ln, Des Plaines, IL

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