NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $519,000 - $585,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
$244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2025

Last sale price $532,500 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,276/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Fairmount Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more

About This Home

As of February 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY 7 PM on MONDAY 1/27/2025. Experience the perfect blend of quality, craftsmanship, and timeless design in this beautifully renovated ranch home, located just a half mile from the heart of vibrant, Downtown Downers Grove. This home features 3 generously sized bedrooms and two beautifully updated bathrooms. The owner's ensuite is light and bright, boasting a luxurious walk-in shower, plenty of closet space and direct access to the back deck. The kitchen is BRAND NEW, with stunning cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances and adjacent pantry. The thoughtfully designed kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room, creating an open and inviting feel, while the brick fireplace and beadboard wainscotting bring a cozy warmth to the space. Additional updates include newly refinished hardwood floors, hand-milled custom trim and crown molding, solid panel doors, new hardware, new light fixtures, fresh paint throughout and updated copper plumbing in the kitchen and laundry. The outdoor living is exceptional, with a spacious deck accessible from both the family room and the owner's ensuite-ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The oversized front porch offers a charming spot to enjoy the sunrise. Cobblestone walkways in front and backyard. Large 2.5-car garage with abundant storage and plenty of workspace. A brand-new asphalt driveway and mature landscaping complete the picture. This home combines thoughtful upgrades with an unbeatable location, close to all the dining, shopping, and entertainment that downtown Downers Grove has to offer. Don't miss the chance to make this exceptional property your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia McKay

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172905 Listed on: 01/23/2025

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Co-Listed By

Bob Briskey

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475181588

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah DePasquale

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475169648

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,327

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x177

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,240 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Heatilator
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Fairmount Elementary School
  • O Neill Middle School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,327

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Heatilator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 2240
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1408
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2240
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairmount Elementary School
  • High School: South High School
  • Middle/Junior School: O Neill Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X177
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5327
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2025
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
5552 Webster Street Land Trust and Kinchla Joan K
Bought by
Rodriguez Ruben and Rodriguez Nicole
Seller's Agent
Cynthia McKay
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah DePasquale
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$532,500
Premium/Discount to List
$52,600
10.96%
Views
120
Current Estimated Value
$546,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.54%
Original Mortgage
$426,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,561
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,461

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2023
Sold by
Zerbs Robert O
Bought by
5552 Webster Street Land Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Velasquez Marian M and Trust #1
Bought by
Zerbs Robert O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2003
Sold by
Melone Josephine C
Bought by
Melone Josephine C and Trust #1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2003
Sold by
Gayauski Robert and Gayauski Joyce
Bought by
Melone Josephine C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Ahaus John H
Bought by
Melone Josephine C and Gayauski Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1999
Sold by
Ahaus John H and Ahaus Carolyn H
Bought by
Ahaus John H
Source: Public Records
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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
Rodriguez Ruben $532,500 Prairie Title
5552 Webster Street Land Trust -- --
Zerbs Robert O $274,000 Dukane Title Insurance Co
Melone Josephine C -- --
Melone Josephine C -- --
Melone Josephine C $239,000 --
Ahaus John H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rodriguez Ruben $426,000
Previous Owner Zerbs Robert O $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $532,500 +11.0% $238 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2025 01/23/25 For Sale $479,900 -- $214 / 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
2024 $5,662 $114,893 $40,629 $74,264
2023 $5,327 $105,620 $37,350 $68,270
2022 $4,401 $99,530 $35,200 $64,330
2021 $4,169 $98,400 $34,800 $63,600
2020 $4,178 $96,450 $34,110 $62,340
2019 $4,223 $92,550 $32,730 $59,820
2018 $4,274 $103,440 $34,420 $69,020
2017 $4,308 $99,540 $33,120 $66,420
2016 $4,435 $95,000 $31,610 $63,390
2015 $4,677 $89,380 $29,740 $59,640
2014 $4,750 $84,680 $28,920 $55,760
2013 $4,651 $84,280 $28,780 $55,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12273587

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-102-027

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