NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5544 S Kostner Ave Chicago, IL 60629

West Elsdon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $249,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,017 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2013

Last sale price $94,750 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 135% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,450/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Strohacker (Howard) Park
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Garage

About This Home

As of February 2013

FORECLOSED PROPERTY. GREAT AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME CLOSE TO MIDWAY AIRPORT, SHOPPING AND TRANSPORTATION. FRESHLY PAINTED AND CARPETED, MOVE IN READY. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FREDDIE MAC FIRST LOOK PROGRAM UNTIL 11/20/2012. SEE WINTER SALES PROMOTION DOWNLOAD.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Thouvenell Baffoe

P.R.S. Associates, Inc. License #471000236 Listed on: 11/05/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Silvia Fonseca

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475128708

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 2,831

Parking

  • Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Formal Dining Room
  • Galley Kitchen

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • $1,500 Seller Concession

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

2,831 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Special Features: 20
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 14X11
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 12X10
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 17X15
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 13X9
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Size: 17X16
  • Family Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 14X11
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25*125

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2016
Sold by
Vela Bertha
Bought by
Vela Jorge
Current Estimated Value
$223,070

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,328
Outstanding Balance
$84,432
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$138,638

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2012
Closed on
Dec 18, 2012
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Vela Bertha
Seller's Agent
Barbara Thouvenell Baffoe
P.R.S. Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Silvia Fonseca
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$94,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,150
-5.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2012
Sold by
Montes Leticia
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2008
Sold by
Bernal Abraham
Bought by
Bahena Esperanza and Bernal Abraham

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2005
Sold by
Guzman Miguel A and Guzman Patricia
Bought by
Montes Leticia and Bernal Abraham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,750
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1996
Sold by
Wiginton James L
Bought by
Guzman Miguel A and Guzman Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,700
Interest Rate
8.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1996
Sold by
Innercity Home Foundation Inc
Bought by
Wiginton Jim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,750
Interest Rate
7.78%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vela Jorge $110,000 Carrington Title Partners Ll
Vela Bertha $95,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation -- None Available
Bahena Esperanza -- None Available
Montes Leticia $185,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Guzman Miguel A $76,000 --
Wiginton Jim -- Intercounty Title
Innercity Home Foundation Inc -- Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vela Jorge $106,328
Previous Owner Montes Leticia $175,750
Previous Owner Guzman Miguel A $72,700
Previous Owner Wiginton Jim $39,750
Closed Vela Bertha $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/01/2013 02/01/13 Sold $94,750 -5.2% $93 / Sq Ft
11/20/2012 11/20/12 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2012 11/05/12 For Sale $99,900 -- $98 / 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 $3,327 $19,000 $2,268 $16,732
2024 $3,327 $19,000 $2,268 $16,732
2023 $3,223 $19,000 $2,835 $16,165
2022 $3,223 $19,000 $2,835 $16,165
2021 $3,151 $19,000 $2,835 $16,165
2020 $1,718 $10,764 $2,835 $7,929
2019 $2,446 $12,095 $2,835 $9,260
2018 $2,405 $12,095 $2,835 $9,260
2017 $3,346 $15,443 $2,551 $12,892
2016 $3,113 $15,443 $2,551 $12,892
2015 $2,851 $15,443 $2,551 $12,892
2014 $2,832 $15,147 $2,409 $12,738
2013 $2,777 $15,147 $2,409 $12,738
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barbara Thouvenell Baffoe

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Barbara Thouvenell Baffoe

    P.R.S. Associates, Inc.

    (773) 233-5500

    1 in this area

    231 Total Sales

    Barbara Thouvenell Baffoe
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  • Silvia Fonseca

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Silvia Fonseca

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (708) 785-6956

    123 Total Sales

    Silvia Fonseca
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08214490

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-15-107-042-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60629 West Elsdon

5544 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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