NOT LISTED FOR SALE

712 Western Ave Joliet, IL 60435

Cathedral Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $314,000 - $354,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,124 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2018

Last sale price $195,000 $92 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,464/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of October 2018

THE WILLIAM W. WOOD HOUSE IS A 2 1/2 STORY WOOD CLAPBOARD QUEEN ANNE/STICK STYLE HOME BUILT IN 1896. LARGE FRONT SCREENED PORCH W/ DUAL SCREENED PORCHES ON THE REAR OF THE HOME (BOTH 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS). THE STEEPLY PITCHED HIP ROOF W/ EYEBROW WINDOW IS ACCENTED BY THE 2 1/2 STORY TOWER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HOME NEAR THE FRONT DOOR. THERE HAS BEEN QUITE A BIT OF UPDATING OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS INCLUDING WORK TO THE HEATING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, PLUMBING SYSTEM, MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM REMODEL, ETC. THE HOME IS PRICED ACCORDING TO THE REMAINING UPDATING/REMODELING NEEDED TO BRING THIS HOME BACK TO IT'S ORIGINAL SPLENDOR. FRONT & REAR STAIRWAYS, LARGE ENTRY FOYER, 9' CEILINGS, SPACIOUS BEDROOMS WITH WALK-IN CLOSETS/BUILT-INS. LARGE FENCED BACK YARD WITH 2 1/2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ENTRY TO BASEMENT, BONUS ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. THERE'S TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL WITH THIS PROPERTY - ESPECIALLY IF YOU LOVE THE CHARM & CHARACTER OF THE CATHEDRAL AREA/WESTERN AVE. LOCATION!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Karges

Karges Realty License #471003654 Listed on: 07/03/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Melanie Hays

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,318

Year Built

  • 1896

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oven or Range

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Enclosed Balcony
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,318

Year Built

1896

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Queen Anne
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1896
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1896

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Sitting Room, Foyer, Enclosed Balcony, Enclosed Porch, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 8X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X21, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Enclosed Balcony, Dimensions: 5X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 5X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 10X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2124
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.22

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2124

Schools

  • School District: 204
  • Junior High Dist: 86

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 54X187
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0709311005000000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5549.64

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2018
Closed on
Oct 11, 2018
Sold by
Nestorowicz Dominik and Nestorowicz Shannon
Bought by
Griffo Scott
Seller's Agent
Jim Karges
Karges Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melanie Hays
Baird & Warner
List Price
$209,900
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-7.1%
Current Estimated Value
$334,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,116
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.06%
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Outstanding Balance
$161,893
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,223

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2004
Sold by
Jostes Philip D and Jostes Rosalie M
Bought by
Nestorowicz Dominik and Nestorowicz Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,200
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1995
Sold by
Palmer Foster F and Palmer Darlene A
Bought by
Jostes Philip D and Jostes Rosalie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$119,632
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Griffo Scott $195,000 Chicago Title
Nestorowicz Dominik $249,000 --
Jostes Philip D $130,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Griffo Scott $185,250
Previous Owner Nestorowicz Dominik $36,500
Previous Owner Nestorowicz Dominik $199,200
Previous Owner Jostes Philip D $119,632
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2018 10/22/18 Sold $195,000 -2.5% $92 / Sq Ft
09/18/2018 09/18/18 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2018 07/24/18 Price Changed $199,900 -4.8% $94 / Sq Ft
07/03/2018 07/03/18 For Sale $209,900 -- $99 / 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 $8,318 $107,307 $18,602 $88,705
2023 $8,318 $95,342 $16,528 $78,814
2022 $7,411 $86,244 $14,951 $71,293
2021 $7,006 $80,549 $13,964 $66,585
2020 $6,619 $76,495 $13,261 $63,234
2019 $6,255 $71,092 $12,324 $58,768
2018 $5,948 $65,692 $11,388 $54,304
2017 $5,550 $59,726 $10,354 $49,372
2016 $5,264 $54,978 $9,492 $45,486
2015 $5,031 $51,550 $8,900 $42,650
2014 $5,031 $51,300 $8,850 $42,450
2013 $5,031 $53,792 $9,825 $43,967
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Karges

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jim Karges

    Karges Realty

    (815) 474-1144

    22 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    Jim Karges
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Melanie Hays

    Baird & Warner

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10005983

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 30-07-09-311-005

Illinois Will County Joliet 60435 Cathedral Area

712 Western Ave, Joliet, IL

This home is located at 712 Western Ave, Joliet, IL 60435 since 03 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $334,116, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1896. 712 Western Ave is a home located in Will County with nearby schools including Farragut Elementary School, Dirksen Junior High School, and Joliet Central High School.

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