$765,000
SOLD OCT 17, 2014

555 Happ Rd Northfield, IL 60093

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,263 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$338 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Middlefork Primary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of April 2019

Perfect fusion of old world charm and modern convenience. Updated Tudor, 1st floor boasts hardwood floors & 6 rooms: Living room, dining room, den, breakfast room, cook's kitchen with ss appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar overlooks family room with sliders leading to deck & lush private backyard. 2nd floor: large master suite, beautiful master bath & walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms & hall bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Balsamo

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475099705 Listed on: 07/07/2014

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Carlson

Gold Lion Realty, Inc. License #475135656

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,160

Year Built

  • 1929

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,160

Year Built

1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Tudor
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1929
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1929

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Den, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 24X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: MIDDLEFORK PRIMARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SUNSET RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
  • Junior High Dist: 29

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70X172X65X161
  • Parcel Identification Number: 04242010370000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10788.59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2019
Closed on
Apr 15, 2019
Sold by
Kinsley Jaime M and Braasch Matthew P
Bought by
Hannis Daniel L and Hannis Adrienne C
Seller's Agent
Darragh Landry
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Darragh Landry
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$859,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.45%
Current Estimated Value
$1,054,376

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$195,376
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$687,200
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2014
Closed on
Oct 15, 2014
Sold by
Grady Sean T O and Grady Dian B O
Bought by
Kinsley Jaime M and Braasch Matthew P
Seller's Agent
Marsha Balsamo
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Carlson
Gold Lion Realty, Inc.
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.61%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2002
Sold by
Skouse Paige A and Nelson Paige A
Bought by
Ogrady Sean T and Ogrady Dian B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2001
Sold by
Nelson Jeffrey B
Bought by
Skouse Paige A and Nelson Paige A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1996
Sold by
Rowland Steven A and Rowland Lisa K
Bought by
Nelson Roger and Nelson Marjorie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1995
Sold by
Hall Linda M and Coon Patricia E
Bought by
Rowland Steven A and Rowland Lisa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,600
Interest Rate
7.51%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $859,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $765,000 Ct
Warranty Deed $570,000 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $455,000 --
Warranty Deed $224,000 --
Warranty Deed $224,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $98,791 Credit Line Revolving
Open $670,000 New Conventional
Closed $687,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,472 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $415,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $437,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $437,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $420,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $201,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Sold $859,000 -4.4% $380 / Sq Ft
02/16/2019 02/16/19 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2019 02/11/19 For Sale $899,000 +17.5% $397 / Sq Ft
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Sold $765,000 -4.3% $338 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2014 07/07/14 For Sale $799,000 -- $353 / 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 $11,160 $55,022 $15,417 $39,605
2023 $10,562 $55,022 $15,417 $39,605
2022 $10,562 $55,022 $15,417 $39,605
2021 $11,398 $50,331 $13,489 $36,842
2020 $13,895 $58,616 $13,489 $45,127
2019 $12,937 $64,414 $13,489 $50,925
2018 $14,968 $70,519 $11,837 $58,682
2017 $14,512 $70,519 $11,837 $58,682
2016 $14,379 $70,519 $11,837 $58,682
2015 $10,426 $46,439 $9,635 $36,804
2014 $9,657 $46,439 $9,635 $36,804
2013 $9,239 $46,439 $9,635 $36,804
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08664483

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-24-201-037-0000