NOT LISTED FOR SALE

725 Laurel Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $342,000 - $424,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 02, 2020

Last sale price $255,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,733/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Corner Lot
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2020

Large 3 bedroom 1642 sqft solid brick ranch built in 1944. Lath & Plaster high quality construction. Super close to downtown of Des Plaines, walk to metra and public transportation. Silk Stocking location. Home features 2 beautiful fireplaces, large dining room with corner built in hutches. Home has been updated with beautiful Vinyl windows, newer boiler and central AC as well. This home has been loved for over 40 years but has had deferred maintenance. Original kitchen - ideas to open up wall into the dining room for an open concept. Cute home has full basement, partially finished with the other wood burning fireplace. Wonderful workshop area, laundry area, plus huge pantry area. The three generous sized bedrooms all have hardwood floors below the carpeting, good sized closets. The attached garage has double doors, back door and attached to home via a lovely breezeway. Roof leaked years ago, has been repaired but interior ceilings have not been repaired. Please see beyond the peeling paint, deferred maintenance and clutter. Bring your decorating ideas a few gallons of paint to make this a stunning home. Home is shown by appointment only. Home sold as is and is taking cash or conventional financing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Mueller

Baird & Warner License #471003375 Listed on: 03/24/2020

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Vincent Dante

Baird & Warner License #475177302

Last Buyer's Agent

Evelyn Ramirez

Duarte Realty Company License #475182389

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,956

Year Built

  • 1948

Lot Details

  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Breezeway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
  • $8,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,956

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1642
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 570
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1948
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
  • Total Sq Ft: 2782
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 38X15, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 11X5, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1600
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2212
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1140
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 570
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1642
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 30X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Breezeway
  • Acreage: 0.172

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1642

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X150
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09174230090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 2965.08

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Weber Bette Ann
Bought by
Garzon Ruben D and Garzon Melanie A
Seller's Agent
Sandy Mueller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Evelyn Ramirez
Duarte Realty Company
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.77%
Total Days on Market
98
Current Estimated Value
$385,047

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,047
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.92%
Original Mortgage
$220,543
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garzon Ruben D $255,000 Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Garzon Ruben D $220,543
Previous Owner Weber Bette Ann $50,000
Previous Owner Weber Bette Ann $25,000
Previous Owner Weber Bette Ann $40,000
Previous Owner Weber Bette Ann $35,000
Previous Owner Weber Bette Ann $32,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $159 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Price Changed $250,000 -5.7% $156 / Sq Ft
03/24/2020 03/24/20 For Sale $265,000 -- $166 / 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 $6,956 $34,000 $6,000 $28,000
2023 $6,956 $34,000 $6,000 $28,000
2022 $6,956 $34,000 $6,000 $28,000
2021 $8,909 $32,315 $4,875 $27,440
2020 $9,765 $32,315 $4,875 $27,440
2019 $2,663 $35,906 $4,875 $31,031
2018 $2,965 $28,029 $4,312 $23,717
2017 $2,862 $28,029 $4,312 $23,717
2016 $3,456 $28,029 $4,312 $23,717
2015 $3,949 $25,485 $3,750 $21,735
2014 $3,785 $25,485 $3,750 $21,735
2013 $3,779 $25,485 $3,750 $21,735
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10675646

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-423-009-0000