$496,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
978 Sq Ft
1942 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2025

$507 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sauganash Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of October 2025

Sauganash Charm Meets Modern Living in this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 2-full bathroom brick Cape Cod - the perfect balance of timeless charm and modern convenience, nestled on a quiet tree-lined street in highly sought-after Sauganash. This home provides easy access to forest preserves, bike trails, top-rated schools, local shops, Whole Foods, and effortless commuting via I-94, Metra, and CTA. Interior Features: Bright & inviting living room with large windows, hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace framed by custom built-ins. Updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar. Separate dining room with hardwood floors, generously sized bedrooms with hardwood flooring along with a fully finished basement offering a flexible family room/home gym, full bath, laundry area, and office. Outdoor Living: Step outside to your private backyard oasis - a beautifully landscaped retreat with: brick-paved patio (2021), motorized awning with lights (2024), lush greenery and multiple seating areas perfect for entertaining. Includes a newer 2-car garage with extra-large attic storage (2016).Major Improvements throughout the home & Upgrades ($130K+). A "Home Improvement Summary" can be found in additional documents.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Avenaim

Baird & Warner License #475176557 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula Avenaim

Baird & Warner License #475176557 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,723

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 33x124
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 978 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Disney Ii Elementary Magnet Scho
  • Sauganash Elementary Middle School
  • Northside College Preparatory Se High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Sauganash Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,723

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Sauganash Park
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 978
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Disney Ii Elementary Magnet Scho
  • High School: Northside College Preparatory Se
  • Middle/Junior School: Sauganash Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33X124
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5722.69
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2025
Closed on
Oct 1, 2025
Sold by
Bertram Brad and Bertram Judy
Bought by
Costello April and Cardenas David
Seller's Agent
Paula Avenaim
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Paula Avenaim
Baird & Warner
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$496,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
4.42%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$493,576

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,424
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.04%
Original Mortgage
$321,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,145
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,431

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2012
Closed on
Mar 28, 2012
Sold by
Lind Jonathan C and Lind Jill P
Bought by
Bertram Brad and Myers Judy
Seller's Agent
Jill McKee
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Connie Abels
RE/MAX Premier
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.92%
Original Mortgage
$287,521
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2000
Sold by
Turnwall Judith Ann
Bought by
Lind Jonathan C and Lind Jill P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1998
Sold by
Turnwall Judith Ann
Bought by
Judith Ann Turnwall Self Declaration Tr
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $496,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $295,000 Multiple
Deed $212,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $321,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $287,521 FHA
Previous Owner $169,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Sold $496,000 +4.4% $507 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2025 08/28/25 For Sale $475,000 +61.0% $486 / Sq Ft
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Sold $295,000 -1.3% $302 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/21/2012 02/21/12 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2012 02/11/12 For Sale $299,000 -- $306 / 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 $5,723 $38,000 $12,685 $25,315
2024 $5,723 $38,000 $12,685 $25,315
2023 $5,723 $32,000 $10,230 $21,770
2022 $5,723 $32,000 $10,230 $21,770
2021 $5,784 $32,000 $10,230 $21,770
2020 $4,964 $25,310 $5,524 $19,786
2019 $4,978 $28,123 $5,524 $22,599
2018 $4,892 $28,123 $5,524 $22,599
2017 $4,982 $26,444 $4,910 $21,534
2016 $4,812 $26,444 $4,910 $21,534
2015 $4,380 $26,444 $4,910 $21,534
2014 $4,360 $25,983 $4,501 $21,482
2013 $4,263 $25,983 $4,501 $21,482
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12455802

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-03-228-011-0000

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