$196,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2025

715 E Margaret St Thornton, IL 60476

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,537 Sq Ft
1936 Built

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • French Doors
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of October 2025

For sale in Thornton Township is this one of kind Bauhaus Architecture Style 2 (plus) bedroom home. This home has over 1500 square feet across 5 levels. Located in the historical Thornton Township community, this property truly stands out as a architectural gem. Property boasts two fireplaces and has a sun room. There are bonus rooms which could be used as an office, workout room or more bedrooms. This masonry built home has a state of the art insulation system (EISF) and is very efficient with the HVAC system. This place truly has a lot of potential for the buyer to create their own unique homestead. There is a large back yard and oversized custom built garage. Arrange for your showing today, for this one will not last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Staley

Weichert, Realtors- Shoreline License #475141344 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Weichert, Realtors- Shoreline

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Quintero

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475200245

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,537 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,895

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Multi-Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Cellar, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • LivingArea: 1537
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 10275
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6895
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2025
Closed on
Aug 28, 2025
Sold by
Herrera Omar A
Bought by
Ortiz Alisa
Seller's Agent
James Staley
Weichert, Realtors- Shoreline
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Quintero
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$196,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-6.22%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$198,571

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,571
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.35%
Original Mortgage
$192,449
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1997
Sold by
Mccoy Leo V
Bought by
Herrera Juvenal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$61,750
Interest Rate
7.94%
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 $196,000 Old Republic Title
Warranty Deed $65,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $192,449 FHA
Previous Owner $61,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $196,000 -6.2% $128 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2025 07/07/25 For Sale $209,000 -- $136 / 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
2025 $6,895 $15,361 $4,110 $11,251
2024 $6,895 $15,361 $4,110 $11,251
2023 $2,792 $17,000 $4,110 $12,890
2022 $2,792 $7,754 $3,596 $4,158
2021 $2,700 $7,754 $3,596 $4,158
2020 $2,714 $7,754 $3,596 $4,158
2019 $3,635 $9,650 $3,339 $6,311
2018 $3,483 $9,650 $3,339 $6,311
2017 $3,514 $9,650 $3,339 $6,311
2016 $3,935 $9,594 $3,082 $6,512
2015 $3,655 $9,594 $3,082 $6,512
2014 $3,585 $9,594 $3,082 $6,512
2013 $3,171 $9,721 $3,082 $6,639
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12412095

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 29-34-203-031-0000