$172,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2024

708 Taft Ave Charleston, IL 61920

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,730 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$63 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Front Porch
  • Wainscoting
  • Patio
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Shed

About This Home

As of August 2024

This spacious tri-level style home offers an ideal blend of comfort, convenience and style. With 5 bedrooms, two full bathrooms and wonderful corner lot with shed, this property provides ample space for your family's needs and entertainment. As you step inside, you'll immediately appreciate the spaciousness and flow of this well-designed tri-level layout. Off of the kitchen is a nice bonus room with fireplace and storage area leading to the garage (lockers stay with the home). Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and one full bathroom. As you walk down the stairs you will find a nice sized family room, a bathroom and two more bedrooms. Full list of updates provided in the disclosures. Call today to schedule your private showing. NOTE: Home is being sold "as is". Buyer is welcome to have a home inspection, however sellers are not making any concessions.
A large tree on the west side of the home is being removed in August.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Spence

All-American Realty License #475134087 Listed on: 07/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Spence

All-American Realty License #475134087 Listed on: 07/09/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,618

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88x148
  • Property fronts a private road

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wainscoting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Lincolnwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-2-08944-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,618

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1482.0
  • Directions: Lincoln Ave. to 4th Street go south to Taft go east to home on south side of street.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size: 88x148
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Subdivision Name: Lincolnwood
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Architectural Style: Tri-Level
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More, Multi/Split
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Finished, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 624.0
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Paneling/Wainscoting
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Stories: 3
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Charleston Dist. 1

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13024.0
  • Parcel #: 02-2-08944-000
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2617.58

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2024
Closed on
Aug 16, 2024
Sold by
Barber Ronald Edward and Barber Annamaria Theresa
Bought by
Lasswell Terry and Lasswell Stevie
Seller's Agent
Kathy Spence
All-American Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Spence
All-American Realty
List Price
$172,500
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-0.29%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$186,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,684
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Outstanding Balance
$136,745
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,365
Source: Public Records

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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 $172,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $137,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $172,000 -0.3% $63 / Sq Ft
07/12/2024 07/12/24 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2024 07/09/24 For Sale $172,500 -- $63 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

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 $2,618 $46,295 $5,283 $41,012
2023 $2,618 $42,279 $4,825 $37,454
2022 $2,607 $41,580 $4,745 $36,835
2021 $2,690 $39,904 $4,554 $35,350
2020 $2,727 $41,344 $8,156 $33,188
2019 $2,648 $39,904 $7,872 $32,032
2018 $2,620 $39,904 $7,872 $32,032
2017 $2,585 $39,904 $7,872 $32,032
2016 $2,527 $39,498 $7,872 $31,626
2015 $2,701 $39,498 $7,872 $31,626
2014 $2,701 $39,498 $7,872 $31,626
2013 $2,701 $39,498 $7,872 $31,626
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 6243711

APN: 02-2-08944-000