NOT LISTED FOR SALE

608 E Bowen Ave Chicago, IL 60653

Grand Boulevard Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $315,000 - $624,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
$266/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 23, 2016

Last sale price $400,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,283 / mo

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wet Bar
  • Recreation Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 3-minute walk to Park No. 592

About This Home

As of November 2016

Majestic Total Renovation in the Heart of Kenwood. Nothing to do here but move in. This Historic Row-home has 4 Bedroom and 3 1/2 Bathrooms. It has an amazing open floor plan with 11 foot Ceilings. The 1st floor has wainscoting throughout. Chef inspired kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counter-tops and high end appliances. Walk out to the back deck from this beautiful kitchen. Master Suite with a luxurious master bath, featuring glorious Italian tile, 11 foot rainfall shower with a Jacuzzi tub and his and her walk-In closets. Fully finished lower level with a wet bar in the family room. Laundry room, 4th bedroom and a full bath complete the basement. Back Yard, and parking for 2 cars complete this extraordinary home. Amazing Finishes and Designer Tile Throughout. Located on a quiet street; Close to Lake Front Parks and Trails; Minutes Away From LSD and The Future Mariano's. Ask about purchase options for vacant lot next door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Pence

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475138742 Listed on: 08/15/2016

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Robert Boban

Real Broker LLC License #475135880

Last Buyer's Agent

Luke Smith

ICandy Realty LLC

ICandy Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1880

Lot Details

  • 2,178

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1880

Lot Details

2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1880
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27X19, 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: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 7X7, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Acreage: 0.0556

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Alley
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 20 X 121
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20032140290000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2597.58

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 23, 2016
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Garcia Oscar A and Luna Lorena
Seller's Agent
Karen Pence
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Luke Smith
ICandy Realty LLC
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.76%
Current Estimated Value
$490,857

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,857
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$372,099
Outstanding Balance
$306,291
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$184,566

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
4300 Stl Llc
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #8002369286

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2014
Closed on
Feb 12, 2015
Sold by
Shepard Zach
Bought by
4300 Stl Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Newman
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Scott Newman
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$81,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
24.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.39%
Original Mortgage
$75,700
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2014
Closed on
Jan 22, 2015
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Shepard Zach
Seller's Agent
Scott Newman
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Buyer's Agent
Scott Newman
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$81,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
24.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,700
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2014
Sold by
Moore Jessie Mae
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garcia Oscar A $400,000 Chicago Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
4300 Stl Llc -- Cti
Shepard Zach -- Multiple
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garcia Oscar A $372,099
Previous Owner 4300 Stl Llc $75,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/23/2016 11/23/16 Sold $400,000 -6.8% $216 / Sq Ft
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2016 08/15/16 For Sale $429,000 +429.6% $232 / Sq Ft
02/12/2015 02/12/15 Sold $81,000 +24.6% $45 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/13/2015 01/13/15 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2014 12/29/14 For Sale $65,000 -- $36 / 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 $7,977 $39,000 $8,470 $30,530
2024 $7,977 $39,000 $8,470 $30,530
2023 $7,754 $41,000 $8,470 $32,530
2022 $7,754 $41,000 $8,470 $32,530
2021 $7,598 $41,000 $8,470 $32,530
2020 $7,429 $36,451 $4,114 $32,337
2019 $7,359 $40,057 $4,114 $35,943
2018 $7,234 $40,057 $4,114 $35,943
2017 $2,744 $16,122 $3,388 $12,734
2016 $1,088 $5,934 $3,388 $2,546
2015 $2,474 $16,122 $3,388 $12,734
2014 $2,106 $13,917 $2,904 $11,013
2013 -- $13,917 $2,904 $11,013
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Karen Pence

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  • Robert Boban

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Robert Boban

    Real Broker LLC

    1 Total Sale

    Robert Boban
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Luke Smith

    ICandy Realty LLC

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  • Scott Newman

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Scott Newman

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

    (847) 894-5773

    300 Total Sales

    Scott Newman
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09315879

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-03-214-029-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60653 Grand Boulevard

608 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL

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