NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,453,000 - $4,088,000

7 Beds
10 Baths
8,800 Sq Ft
$429/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2021

Last sale price $3,200,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,928/month

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Oak Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2021

820 TAFT IS ONE OF HINSDALE'S MOST ICONIC ESTATES! DESIGNED & BUILT IN 2005 BY ESTEEMED BUILDER, JUDITH LINN OF THOMAS HOMES FOR HER VERY OWN FAMILY. THIS SOUTHEAST HINSDALE BESPOKE ESTATE IS LOCATED ON A 209' X 143' LOT (30K+ SF) AND COMMANDS 4 METICULOUSLY APPOINTED LEVELS ACROSS 13,000 TOTAL SQUARE FEET. 820 TAFT BOASTS A CURATED EXTERIOR OF SOURCED PENNSYLVANIA FIELD STONE, LIMESTONE & COPPER GUTTERS, A TIMELESS SLATE ROOF & IS SURROUNDED BY MANICURED ENGLISH GARDENS. THE 7 BEDROOM, 8.3 BATH ESTATE WELCOMES FAMILY & FRIENDS WITH SPACIOUS FORMAL AND CASUAL SPACES IDEAL FOR LARGE GATHERINGS. THIS ENTERTAINERS DREAM FEATURES A TRUE CHEF'S KITCHEN COMPLETE WITH ISLAND SEATING FOR 5, A GAS-START HEARTH SITTING AREA, SUN-LIT BREAKFAST ROOM, FORMAL BUTLER'S PANTRY & WALK-IN DRY GOODS PANTRY. THE MAIN FLOOR CONTINUES WITH A STUNNING GREAT ROOM WITH ABUNDANT CUSTOM MILLWORK, FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS, CUSTOM COFFERED CEILING, WET BAR & GAS-START FIREPLACE. THE HANDSOME FIRST FLOOR OFFICE IS COMPLETE WITH CUSTOM BUILT-INS AND STUNNING WINDOWS. THE SECOND FLOOR AMENITIES INCLUDE A TRUE MASTER SUITE, HIGHLIGHTED BY A GORGEOUS CALCUTTA MARBLE BATH WITH SOAKING TUB, DUAL VANITIES, MAKE-UP DESK, SPA SHOWER, CUSTOM DRESSING ROOM, & CONTINUES WITH A LOVELY SITTING AREA/OFFICE WITH MORNING BAR & PRIVATE COVERED BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE GROUNDS. THE SECOND FLOOR CONTINUES WITH 4 ADDITIONAL EN SUITE BEDROOMS & CONVENIENT FAMILY LAUNDRY ROOM. THE THIRD FLOOR OFFERS VERSATILITY AS A GUEST ROOM WITH FULL BATH, MEDIA ROOM OR PLAY ROOM. FAMILIES WILL COZY UP IN ONE OF THE BEST LOWER LEVELS YOU'LL FIND, FEATURING A SPRAWLING FAMILY ROOM, FULL PUB ROOM WITH WINE CELLAR, CUSTOM THEATRE ROOM, BILLIARD ROOM, CATERER'S KITCHEN, WRAPPING ROOM, AND OPTIONAL 8TH BEDROOM OR HOME GYM! ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE A 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM WITH FULL BATH, LARGE FAMILY MUDROOM & A 3 CAR ATTACHED/HEATED GARAGE. THE MAGICAL EXTERIOR BOASTS SPRAWLING GREEN SPACES, MULTIPLE BLUESTONE PATIOS, A COVERED PATIO, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING & LAWN IRRIGATION. NOTE: DRAWINGS FOR A POOL ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Sutton

Compass License #475157833 Listed on: 01/28/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Bomba

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475100968

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $74,087

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.71 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 209 x 143
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 8,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Bar Fridge
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 8 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Oak Elementary School
  • Hinsdale Middle School
  • Hinsdale Central High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$74,087

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Built-In Oven, Range Hood, Other
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 8
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 8800
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Library, Foyer, Gallery, Theatre Room, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Basement,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 3299000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 6
  • Driveway: Brick,Circular
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oak Elementary School
  • High School: Hinsdale Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hinsdale Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 181

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7115
  • Lot Dimensions: 209 X 143
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 74087
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2021
Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Linn Gordon D and Linn Judith L
Bought by
Chiago Title Land Tr Number 8002386436
Seller's Agent
Julie Sutton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Bomba
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,777,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$577,975
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2007
Sold by
Thomas Homes Inc
Bought by
Linn Gordon D and Linn Judith L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2003
Sold by
Gerdisch Marc W and Gerdisch Lori Ann
Bought by
Thomas Homes Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$697,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1997
Sold by
Scanlon Mimi N
Bought by
Gerdisch Marc W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1996
Sold by
Vierling Hass Sally F Vierling and Vierling Shannon Barbara Ann
Bought by
Scanlon Mimi N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
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
Chiago Title Land Tr Number 8002386436 $3,200,000 None Available
Linn Gordon D $3,800,000 None Available
Thomas Homes Inc $930,000 Premier Title
Thomas Homes Inc $930,000 Premier Title
Gerdisch Marc W $665,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Scanlon Mimi N $637,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Linn Gordon D $560,000
Previous Owner Linn Gordon D $972,000
Previous Owner Linn Gordon D $900,000
Previous Owner Linn Gordon D $600,000
Previous Owner Linn Gordon D $1,000,000
Previous Owner Linn Gordon D $600,000
Previous Owner Thomas Homes Inc $2,643,718
Previous Owner Thomas Homes Inc $697,500
Previous Owner Gerdisch Marc W $599,999
Previous Owner Gerdisch Marc W $60,000
Previous Owner Gerdisch Marc W $609,000
Previous Owner Gerdisch Marc W $532,000
Previous Owner Scanlon Mimi N $510,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $3,200,000 -3.0% $364 / Sq Ft
05/15/2021 05/15/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Price Changed $3,299,000 -8.3% $375 / Sq Ft
01/27/2021 01/27/21 For Sale $3,599,000 -- $409 / 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 $59,724 $288,508 $41,839 $246,669
2023 $61,400 $288,508 $41,839 $246,669
2022 $61,400 $260,299 $36,416 $223,883
2021 $59,511 $260,298 $36,415 $223,883
2020 $78,605 $348,121 $36,415 $311,706
2019 $74,088 $337,012 $33,316 $303,696
2018 $70,103 $337,012 $33,316 $303,696
2017 $68,025 $337,012 $33,316 $303,696
2016 $63,436 $281,747 $28,667 $253,080
2015 $71,894 $328,039 $28,667 $299,372
2014 $71,958 $328,039 $28,667 $299,372
2013 $73,954 $344,578 $28,667 $315,911
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10981226

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 18-07-304-018-0000