NOT LISTED FOR SALE

640 E Bowen Ave Chicago, IL 60653

Grand Boulevard Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $472,037 - $641,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,880 Sq Ft
$295/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2018

Last sale price $449,900 $239 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,289/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Deck
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 3-minute walk to Sumac Park

About This Home

As of April 2018

Stunning Bronzeville home with plenty of upgrades! Exquisite touches are found throughout the home, including the updated fixtures in the living room and the dining room with stylish shiplap walls! Home chefs will love the kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Upstairs includes a spacious master bedroom with new closet and luxurious full bathroom. Convenient 2nd-floor laundry room has loads of custom built storage shelving. Spacious finished basement with full bathroom and bedroom makes for a wonderful guest suite. Hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings, and built-ins throughout. Enjoy the completely landscaped front and back yard with custom built benches, pergola, planting bench, and raised garden bed. Additional highlights include two-car garage with custom built storage shelving and workbench, security system with exterior cameras and rolling shutter windows. Minutes to parks, the lake, I-90/94 and CTA Red/Green lines.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lamar Austin

Reserved Realty LLC License #471017521 Listed on: 02/22/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Nawab Manjee

Redfin Corporation

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1885 | 2005

Lot Details

  • 2,614

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Den

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Deck
  • Southern Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built | Renovated

1885 | 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1885
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: See through/Multi Sided, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 5X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 8X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 8X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X27, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.0609

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1880

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 2653 SQ. FT.
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20032140590000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3772.56

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2018
Closed on
Apr 25, 2018
Sold by
Neely Brian J and Neely Rachel D
Bought by
Cole Katie O Washington and Cole Charles
Seller's Agent
Lamar Austin
Reserved Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nawab Manjee
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$449,900
Current Estimated Value
$554,759

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.77%
Original Mortgage
$382,415
Outstanding Balance
$322,188
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$232,571

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2010
Sold by
Marrero John B and Morrero Hortencia
Bought by
Neely Brian J and Beachy Rachel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,566
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Amcore Investment Group Na
Bought by
Pearson Katherine D and Vincent Genevieve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$353,600
Interest Rate
5.4%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1998
Sold by
Courtney Barbara J
Bought by
Glascoe Barbi Karen
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cole Katie O Washington $450,000 First American Title
Neely Brian J $300,000 Cti
Pearson Katherine D $442,000 Pntn
Glascoe Barbi Karen -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cole Katie O Washington $382,415
Previous Owner Neely Brian J $294,566
Previous Owner Pearson Katherine D $353,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/26/2018 04/26/18 Sold $449,900 0.0% $239 / Sq Ft
02/25/2018 02/25/18 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2018 02/22/18 For Sale $449,900 -- $239 / 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 $4,590 $41,001 $9,286 $31,715
2023 $4,452 $25,001 $9,286 $15,715
2022 $4,452 $25,001 $9,286 $15,715
2021 $4,370 $24,999 $9,285 $15,714
2020 $4,242 $22,143 $4,510 $17,633
2019 $4,200 $24,333 $4,510 $19,823
2018 $4,128 $24,333 $4,510 $19,823
2017 $3,793 $20,995 $3,714 $17,281
2016 $3,705 $20,995 $3,714 $17,281
2015 $3,367 $20,995 $3,714 $17,281
2014 $3,112 $19,342 $3,183 $16,159
2013 $3,040 $19,342 $3,183 $16,159
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Lamar Austin

    Reserved Realty LLC

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Nawab Manjee

    Redfin Corporation

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09863441

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-03-214-059-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60653 Grand Boulevard

640 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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