$300,000
SOLD DEC 26, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
977 Sq Ft
20,038 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$307 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Palos East Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Fireplace in Basement

About This Home

As of December 2025

Discover a brick ranch home with remarkable potential, nestled on a sprawling half-acre wooded sanctuary in prestigious Palos Park, where estate sales rarely present such extraordinary opportunities. This solid three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence beckons visionary buyers seeking renovation potential in one of the area's most coveted neighborhoods. The home's enduring brick construction provides an excellent foundation for transformation, while oak floors throughout create warmth and character. A wood-burning fireplace serves as the heart of the living space, complemented by central heating and cooling systems. The two-car garage offers convenience, while abundant storage solutions address practical needs. The basement presents exciting possibilities, complete with an additional bathroom that enhances the home's functionality. This subterranean space invites creative reimagining, whether as entertainment quarters, home office, or recreational retreat. The true jewel lies beyond the threshold: a magnificent half-acre wooded lot that provides natural privacy and endless outdoor entertainment possibilities. Mature trees create a serene canopy, while the generous space accommodates future gardens, play areas, or peaceful meditation spots. Palos Park's distinguished reputation stems from its unique blend of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. The neighborhood boasts proximity to Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, ensuring healthcare convenience, while Jewel-Osco provides shopping accessibility. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Lake Katherine Nature Center, offering hiking trails and natural beauty. The local Palos Park train station connects residents to broader metropolitan areas. This property represents a rare convergence of location, potential, and value in a community where such opportunities seldom arise. The home offers buyers the opportunity to honor its solid foundation while infusing personal vision into this promising canvas. Estate sale to be sold as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Mendez

Realty One Group Heartland License #475176956 Listed on: 11/11/2025

Realty One Group Heartland

Co-Listed By

Samantha Laba

Realty One Group Heartland License #475214393

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Rapciak

Century 21 Circle License #475131108

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,732

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 977 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Dormer Attic
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,732

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space, Bath/Stubbed, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 977
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1732
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2025
Closed on
Dec 18, 2025
Sold by
Land Trust Company and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Rapciak Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
John Mendez
Realty One Group Heartland
Buyer's Agent
Anna Rapciak
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
7.14%
Views
16

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-34.80%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2008
Sold by
Garber Frank C
Bought by
Standard Bank & Trust Co and Trust #20263

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1995
Sold by
Garber Lorraine
Bought by
Garber Frank C
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $300,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/26/2025 12/26/25 Sold $300,000 +7.1% $307 / Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 For Sale $280,000 -- $287 / Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Pending -- -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $1,732 $26,000 $9,000 $17,000
2024 $1,732 $26,000 $9,000 $17,000
2023 $3,998 $26,000 $9,000 $17,000
2022 $3,998 $20,143 $8,000 $12,143
2021 $2,190 $20,142 $8,000 $12,142
2020 $1,967 $20,142 $8,000 $12,142
2019 $2,111 $19,401 $7,000 $12,401
2018 $2,054 $19,401 $7,000 $12,401
2017 $3,115 $19,401 $7,000 $12,401
2016 $2,793 $16,044 $6,000 $10,044
2015 $2,902 $16,044 $6,000 $10,044
2014 $2,851 $18,078 $6,000 $12,078
2013 $2,738 $16,249 $6,000 $10,249
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12513908

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 23-35-209-002-0000

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