NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $531,000 - $565,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,162 Sq Ft
$468/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 14, 2024

Last sale price $521,500 $449 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,454/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Taft High School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2024

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - HIGHEST AND BEST DUE MONDAY 9A - UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - This charming, classic Chicago bungalow with a dormered 2nd level offers the flexibility either to be used as a 4Br/2Ba SFH, or the upstairs (currently 2Br/1Ba) can easily be converted to an in-law suite with its own private side entrance (1Br/1Ba with living room) with plumbing, drains, and electrical already roughed in for a 2nd kitchen - plus a clean, bright unfinished basement with high ceilings ready for your ideas. The main level is soaked in natural light from the front bay windows - a generous living room and full dining room lead to a pair of bedrooms as a full bath. The rear of the home was expanded and totally remodeled with an upgraded, eat-in kitchen, and small den area perfect for a home office set up. Upstairs you will currently find two more large bedrooms and another full bath, but at one time this was used as an in-law apartment, and can easily be converted back with minimal work to a 1Br/1Ba with kitchenette, perfect for relatives, frequent house guests, or even an Airbnb for rental income. The basement has 9ft ceilings and is ready to be finished off into an incredible family room, theater room, home gym, or even a 5th bedroom and 3rd full bathroom. Current owners added Eveready Flood Control for peace of mind. Out back is a newly upgraded Trex deck, manicured backyard, and two car garage. Prime Norwood Park East location on a quiet, tree lined street, but easy access to the Metra, 90/94, a s well Norwood Park and Edison Park dining and nightlife.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Close

Redfin Corporation License #475127076 Listed on: 04/25/2024

Redfin Corporation

Co-Listed By

David Miller

Redfin Corporation License #475168920

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Pufpaf

Baird & Warner License #471007190

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,498

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Dry Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Stained Glass
  • Aluminum Window Frames
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Onahan Elementary School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 150 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,498

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s),Storm Door(s),36" Minimum Entry Door,Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Aluminum Frames,Blinds,Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows,Low Emissivity Windows,Screens,Storm Window(s),Some Stained Glass

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Hot Tub
  • List Price: 499900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Onahan Elementary School
  • High School: Taft High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Onahan Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 4530
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Low flow commode, Low flow fixtures

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6498.23
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2024
Closed on
Jun 14, 2024
Sold by
Balachowski Geoffrey A and Balachowski Victoria L
Bought by
Murphy Kyle and Murphy Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Daniel Close
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Pufpaf
Baird & Warner
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$521,500
Premium/Discount to List
$21,600
4.32%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$543,771

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,271
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$469,350
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2005
Sold by
Collum Carole A and Merkle Ellen L
Bought by
Balachowski Geoffrey A and Balachowski Victoria L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1997
Sold by
Paluch Emilie M
Bought by
Paluch Emilie and Emilie Paluch 1997 Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Murphy Kyle $521,500 Heritage Title
Balachowski Geoffrey A $390,000 Rtc
Paluch Emilie -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy Kyle $417,200
Closed Murphy Kyle $469,350
Previous Owner Balachowski Geoffrey A $242,000
Previous Owner Balachowski Geoffrey A $164,650
Previous Owner Balachowski Geoffrey A $140,000
Previous Owner Balachowski Geoffrey A $190,000
Previous Owner Balachowski Geoffrey A $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/14/2024 06/14/24 Sold $521,500 +4.3% $449 / Sq Ft
04/29/2024 04/29/24 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2024 04/25/24 For Sale $499,900 -- $430 / 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 $6,688 $40,000 $14,043 $25,957
2023 $6,498 $35,014 $11,325 $23,689
2022 $6,498 $35,014 $11,325 $23,689
2021 $6,371 $35,014 $11,325 $23,689
2020 $5,211 $26,494 $7,248 $19,246
2019 $5,225 $29,438 $7,248 $22,190
2018 $5,136 $29,438 $7,248 $22,190
2017 $4,983 $26,524 $6,342 $20,182
2016 $4,812 $26,524 $6,342 $20,182
2015 $4,757 $28,581 $6,342 $22,239
2014 $3,428 $21,042 $5,436 $15,606
2013 $3,708 $23,017 $5,436 $17,581
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12037251

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-31-416-012-0000