NOT LISTED FOR SALE

556 Amherst Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Des Plaines Area

Estimated Value: $572,000 - $723,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,122 Sq Ft
$305/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 16, 2016

Last sale price $435,500 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,417 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Cumberland Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of December 2016

Beautiful,updated,expanded home in Cumberland Terrace! Open floor plan grabs you from the moment you walk in.Rich,hardwood floors,granite counter tops,loads of cabinets,stainless steel appliances.Main floor bedroom and full bath.Huge master suite with separate shower,Whirlpool tub and gigantic walk-in closet with built-in shelves & drawers.Finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms,full bath and rec room.Nice sized yard!Easy access to O'Hare Airport,highways,shopping & restaurants!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Blair

CRIS REALTY License #475133274 Listed on: 10/27/2016

Co-Listed By

April Blair

CRIS REALTY License #475133273

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathryn Di Valerio

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475127167

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1959 | 2016

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1959 | 2016

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2122
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X22, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Acreage: 0.2008

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 160
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09071080180000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8781.90

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2016
Closed on
Dec 12, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gregory Blair
CRIS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Kathryn Di Valerio
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$435,500
Premium/Discount to List
$10,500
2.47%
Current Estimated Value
$646,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$211,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$348,400
Outstanding Balance
$275,021
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$371,900

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
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
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1999
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
$134,400
Interest Rate
7.69%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Des Plaines, IL

  • Caroline Starr Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Caroline Starr

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (224) 801-3051

    364 Total Sales

    2 in Des Plaines

    $312K - $511K Price Range

    Caroline Starr
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  • Chris Stephens Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Circle

    Chris Stephens

    Century 21 Circle

    (630) 866-5575

    48 Total Sales

    4 in Des Plaines

    $95K - $425K Price Range

    Chris Stephens
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  • Katie Holmes Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Success Realty

    Katie Holmes

    Keller Williams Success Realty

    (224) 802-3626

    90 Total Sales

    1 in Des Plaines

    $720,000 Price

    Katie Holmes
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  • Mari Van Meter Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage

    Mari Van Meter

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices American Heritage

    (630) 895-7516

    34 Total Sales

    1 in Des Plaines

    $337,000 Price

    Mari Van Meter
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  • Johnson Maliekkal Real Estate Agent - Realta Real Estate

    Johnson Maliekkal

    Realta Real Estate

    (833) 554-1189

    101 Total Sales

    8 in Des Plaines

    $265K - $1M Price Range

    Johnson Maliekkal
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  • Marla Schneider Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Marla Schneider

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (224) 258-0591

    256 Total Sales

    3 in Des Plaines

    $210K - $295K Price Range

    Marla Schneider
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$435,500 Greater Illinois Title
$292,000 None Available
$575,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$341,000 Republic Title Company
$168,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $348,400
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $134,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Sold $435,500 -1.0% $205 / Sq Ft
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2016 11/10/16 Price Changed $440,000 +3.5% $207 / Sq Ft
10/27/2016 10/27/16 For Sale $425,000 -- $200 / 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 $10,425 $50,000 $8,730 $41,270
2024 $10,425 $42,859 $7,421 $35,438
2023 $10,148 $42,859 $7,421 $35,438
2022 $10,148 $42,859 $7,421 $35,438
2021 $9,010 $32,641 $6,111 $26,530
2020 $8,926 $32,641 $6,111 $26,530
2019 $8,947 $36,676 $6,111 $30,565
2018 $10,255 $37,725 $5,238 $32,487
2017 $11,083 $37,725 $5,238 $32,487
2016 $10,255 $39,401 $5,247 $34,154
2015 $8,782 $31,672 $4,591 $27,081
2014 $8,613 $31,672 $4,591 $27,081
2013 $8,381 $31,672 $4,591 $27,081
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Gregory Blair

    CRIS REALTY

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  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    April Blair

    CRIS REALTY

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  • Kathryn Di Valerio Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kathryn Di Valerio

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (773) 936-9253

    44 Total Sales

    Kathryn Di Valerio
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09376940

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-07-108-018-0000

Illinois Cook County Des Plaines 60016

556 Amherst Ave, Des Plaines, IL

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