NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $290,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,131 Sq Ft
$352/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 29, 2024

Last sale price $263,500 $233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,970/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Community Pool
  • El Sierra Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Party Room

About This Home

As of July 2024

A rare find Penthouse condo with TWO COVERED PARKING SPACES!!! Be prepared to be delighted as you step through the door of this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in the rarely available Kensington Courts of Downers Grove! Spacious living room and formal dining area convenient to the kitchen. Oversized primary bedroom ensuite. Relax and enjoy the summer while lounging on your oversized 19 ft. balcony, overlooking the pool and courtyard. Large party/meeting room off the 1st floor lobby. In unit laundry with the storage unit conveniently available on the same floor. Recently replaced plumbing pipes ensure worry-free living throughout the entire unit. Elevator building, professionally managed with low assessments. The location couldn't be more perfect with easy access to shopping, restaurants, interstates, and the "award winning" 55-acre McCollum Park! Truly nothing to do but move your furniture in! This is an Estate sale and is being conveyed AS IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Schramm

Baird & Warner License #475176190 Listed on: 06/24/2024

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Omni Kompare

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections License #475196117

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,808

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 4.89

HOA Fees

  • $352 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,131 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Partially Carpeted

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • El Sierra Elementary School
  • O Neill Middle School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, pool, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 24 Units
  • Management Association, Phone Number (630) 627-3303
  • Kensington Courts Subdivision
  • Property managed by Hillcrest Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Party Room
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 30 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,808

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$352 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Kensington Courts
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 4
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • MonthToMonthYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Some Carpeting, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 1131
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1131
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1131
  • Total Sq Ft: 1131
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1131
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 255000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Landscaped, Park Adjacent
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 352
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator(s), Storage, Party Room, Pool, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Hillcrest Management
  • Management Contact Name: Management
  • Management Phone: 630-627-3303
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: El Sierra Elementary School
  • High School: South High School
  • Middle/Junior School: O Neill Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1808
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Sarver Tammy
Bought by
Ocasio Mary and Ocasio Dannie
Seller's Agent
Linda Schramm
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Omni Kompare
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Connections
List Price
$255,000
Sold Price
$263,500
Premium/Discount to List
$8,500
3.33%
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$276,768

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$183,500
Outstanding Balance
$181,510
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,258

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2016
Sold by
Kleinick Marie K
Bought by
Sarver Bemadette and Sarverfas Tannny

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2009
Sold by
Kleinick Marie K
Bought by
Kleinick Marie K and Marie K Kleinick 2001 Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Kleinick Marie K
Bought by
Kleinick Marie K and Marie K Kleinick 2001 Living 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
Ocasio Mary $263,500 Baird & Warner Title
Sarver Bemadette $157,000 Old Republic Title
Kleinick Marie K -- Law Title Insurance
Kleinick Marie K -- Law Title Insurance
Kleinick Marie K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ocasio Mary $183,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Sold $263,500 +3.3% $233 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 For Sale $255,000 +62.4% $225 / Sq Ft
11/14/2016 11/14/16 Sold $157,000 -1.8% $139 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/12/2016 10/12/16 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2016 10/08/16 For Sale $159,900 -- $141 / 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 $1,742 $69,869 $18,101 $51,768
2023 $1,808 $64,230 $16,640 $47,590
2022 $2,085 $59,140 $15,320 $43,820
2021 $1,975 $58,470 $15,150 $43,320
2020 $1,979 $57,310 $14,850 $42,460
2019 $2,000 $54,990 $14,250 $40,740
2018 $2,024 $48,240 $12,500 $35,740
2017 $2,041 $46,420 $12,030 $34,390
2016 $1,636 $44,300 $11,480 $32,820
2015 $1,726 $41,680 $10,800 $30,880
2014 $1,778 $46,040 $11,930 $34,110
2013 $1,751 $48,230 $12,490 $35,740
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12086974

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-123-019