NOT LISTED FOR SALE

815 Birch Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $1,056,000 - $1,119,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,849 Sq Ft
$381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2021

Last sale price $835,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,027/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lester Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

This is the one you have been waiting for, it's pure perfection! 815 Birch Ave. boasts on trend colors, modern lighting, and a flexible floor plan. Stunning two story foyer, large dining room for formal gatherings, and a first floor bedroom and full bath to accommodate in-law, nanny, or out of town guests. The open chef's kitchen with island flows easily into the family room with wood burning fireplace to make entertaining a breeze. Outdoor access from the kitchen to a paver patio, fully fenced and landscaped yard. Newly renovated laundry and mudroom in 2016 joins the home to a 2 car garage. Upstairs boasts 3 large bedrooms, a hall bath, and a primary suite with professionally decorated touches throughout. Truly move in ready! The full basement offers space for media, playtime, workout, or whatever you might need. Walk to schools, town, train, and parks!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patty Wardlow

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475143618 Listed on: 06/10/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Molly Roche

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475164728

Last Buyer's Agent

Ginny Leamy

Compass License #475126031

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,979

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Interior Spaces

  • 2,849 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Lester Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

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

$11,979

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2849
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2849
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • List Price: 825000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

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 Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lester Elementary School
  • High School: North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Herrick Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11979.14
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2021
Closed on
Jul 30, 2021
Sold by
Neill Rory A and Neill Meghan M
Bought by
Harm Michael R and Harm Julie M
Seller's Agent
Patty Wardlow
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ginny Leamy
Compass
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.21%
Current Estimated Value
$1,084,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$249,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.64%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2013
Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Cates Donald R and Obrecht Jennifer
Bought by
Neill Rory A and Neill Meghan M
Seller's Agent
Lesley Galligan
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Brent Hyland
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.37%
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2006
Sold by
Mills Kurt and Mills Amanda
Bought by
Cates Donald R and Obrecht Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$559,900
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2001
Sold by
Didier Builders Inc
Bought by
Mills Kurt and Mills Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2000
Sold by
Wagner Laura A and Russell Bobby G
Bought by
Didier Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
7.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1995
Sold by
Cipriano Brian M and Cipriano Beth M
Bought by
Russell Bobby G and Wagner Laura A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,111
Interest Rate
8.26%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Harm Michael R $835,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Neill Rory A $645,000 Multiple
Cates Donald R $700,000 Ctic Dupage
Mills Kurt $495,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Didier Builders Inc $156,000 --
Russell Bobby G $124,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Harm Michael R $668,000
Previous Owner Neill Ii Rory A $368,000
Previous Owner Neill Rory A $410,000
Previous Owner Cates Donald R $417,000
Previous Owner Cates Donald R $116,000
Previous Owner Cates Donald R $554,000
Previous Owner Cates Donald R $559,900
Previous Owner Mills Kurt $440,000
Previous Owner Mills Kurt $396,000
Previous Owner Didier Builders Inc $364,700
Previous Owner Didier Builders Inc $350,000
Previous Owner Russell Bobby G $114,111
Closed Mills Kurt $49,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2021 07/30/21 Sold $835,000 +1.2% $293 / Sq Ft
06/13/2021 06/13/21 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2021 06/10/21 For Sale $825,000 +27.9% $290 / Sq Ft
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Sold $645,000 -4.4% --
08/25/2013 08/25/13 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 For Sale $675,000 -- --
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 $14,971 $269,492 $59,155 $210,337
2023 $14,251 $247,740 $54,380 $193,360
2022 $13,452 $234,570 $51,490 $183,080
2021 $12,593 $231,900 $50,900 $181,000
2020 $12,364 $227,310 $49,890 $177,420
2019 $11,979 $218,110 $47,870 $170,240
2018 $11,390 $205,280 $47,610 $157,670
2017 $11,034 $197,530 $45,810 $151,720
2016 $10,825 $188,520 $43,720 $144,800
2015 $10,718 $177,360 $41,130 $136,230
2014 $10,494 $168,800 $36,350 $132,450
2013 $10,281 $168,010 $36,180 $131,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11115780

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-08-106-009