$300,000
SOLD APR 8, 2016

6847 W Shakespeare Ave Chicago, IL 60707

Galewood Neighborhood
4 Beds
4 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$188 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Mars Station
  • Recreation Room
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

4 BED 3 BATH IN DESIRABLE GALEWOOD DIRECTLY NORTH OF OAK PARK WITH LOWER TAXES $3432 EXCELLENT TRANSPORTATION MARS/MONT CLARE METRA TRAINS, BUSES & 290. SHORT COMMUTE ON METRA TO DOWNTOWN. COMPLETELY REHABBED BRICK HOME ACROSS RUTHERFORD PARK W/LIBRARY, PLAYGROUND, BASEBALL FIELD & TENNIS COURTS. HUGE BRIGHT LIVING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW & FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, HEATED SUNROOM, UPDATED KITCHEN WITH NEWER STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, 3 TIER BACK DECK AND PATIO W/OVERSIZED FENCED YARD 30' X 192' & ROOM FOR A POOL. 2 BEDS AND A BATH ON MAIN FLOOR, UPSTAIRS MASTER SUITE/SHOWER/JACUZZI/WALK-IN CLOSET & LOFT, FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH 1 BATH, BEDROOM, RECREATION ROOM, DRY BAR & 2 STORAGE ROOMS. COULD BE CONVERTED INTO AN IN-LAW APARTMENT. NEWER 7 FT 2.5 CAR GARAGE WITH STORAGE SHED. INCLUDES AHS HOME WARRANTY AND STATE OF THE ART SECURITY SYSTEM/CAMERAS. CLOSE TO WHOLE FOODS, CAPUTO'S, JEWEL, STARBUCKS, REUTERS BAKERY, HOME DEPOT, LOWES, BRICK YARD & OAK PARK SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Morrison

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471009670 Listed on: 01/25/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristina Andrews

Structure Realty LLC License #475165379

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,056

Year Built

  • 1937

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,056

Year Built

1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.2
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1937
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1937

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Electric
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Loft
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X3, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Deck, Loft, Pantry, Recreation Room, Storage, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X26, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 8X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 28X25, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 16X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 12X6, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 22X25, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1600
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.1329

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 299
  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30X192
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 13311230050000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3432

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Saldana Marcos
Bought by
Valdez Gerardo
Seller's Agent
Patty Delgado
Realty of America, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Maria Gutierrez
Golden City Realty, Inc.
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.09%
Views
188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.36%
Original Mortgage
$451,250
Outstanding Balance
$450,562
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$9,067

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2022
Closed on
Sep 20, 2022
Sold by
Morales Stephanie A
Bought by
Saldana Marcos
Seller's Agent
Omar Sanchez
Habloft LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Betancourt
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$370,500
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Morales Edwin F and Morales Stephanie A
Bought by
Morales Stephanie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2012
Closed on
Jun 6, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Patel Jilpa
Seller's Agent
Kymberli Saragaglia
Royal Family Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kymberli Saragaglia
Royal Family Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-21.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.80%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2011
Sold by
Rodriguez Ruben J
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2006
Sold by
Rei Two Llc
Bought by
Rodriguez Ruben J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2005
Sold by
Williams Sharon
Bought by
Rei Two Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 1999
Sold by
Trifone Delores D
Bought by
Williams Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
12.87%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $475,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $475,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $390,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Special Warranty Deed $150,000 None Available
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Warranty Deed $350,000 Ctic
Legal Action Court Order $254,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $451,250 New Conventional
Closed $451,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $370,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $284,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $33,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $149,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $280,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $159,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $159,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $105,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $475,000 +1.1% $198 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $469,900 +20.5% $196 / Sq Ft
09/21/2022 09/21/22 Sold $390,000 -2.3% $244 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2022 08/17/22 For Sale $399,000 +33.0% $249 / Sq Ft
04/08/2016 04/08/16 Sold $300,000 -2.9% $188 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2016 01/25/16 For Sale $309,000 +106.0% $193 / Sq Ft
06/07/2012 06/07/12 Sold $150,000 -9.0% $94 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2012 03/15/12 Price Changed $164,900 -8.3% $103 / Sq Ft
02/27/2012 02/27/12 Price Changed $179,900 -5.3% $112 / Sq Ft
01/30/2012 01/30/12 For Sale $189,900 -- $119 / 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 $6,056 $36,000 $17,949 $18,051
2023 $5,882 $32,000 $14,475 $17,525
2022 $5,882 $32,000 $14,475 $17,525
2021 $5,769 $32,000 $14,475 $17,525
2020 $5,490 $27,731 $7,237 $20,494
2019 $5,574 $31,159 $7,237 $23,922
2018 $6,419 $32,477 $7,237 $25,240
2017 $4,874 $22,629 $6,369 $16,260
2016 $4,319 $24,051 $6,369 $17,682
2015 $3,929 $24,051 $6,369 $17,682
2014 $3,432 $21,051 $5,790 $15,261
2013 $3,353 $21,051 $5,790 $15,261
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09123134

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 13-31-123-005-0000