NOT LISTED FOR SALE

821 S 2nd Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $454,000 - $543,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,390 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2020

Last sale price $336,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,511/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Den
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of May 2020

Five bedroom, two and a half bath jumbo bungalow, with lots of original vintage character. Home has been freshly painted, beautiful hardwood floors, leaded windows and so much more. Gracious living room, separate dining room, plus an eat in kitchen with 3 bedrooms on the main level. Upstairs has new carpet, two more bedrooms, second bath plus a den/office or hang out space give more space to spread out! Lower level family room, storage galore, second kitchen add additional living space and gas fireplace for ambiance. Big yard with generous sized patio, room to enjoy the outdoors both day and night. Side drive leading to two car garage, what more can you ask for!! New hot water tank and main level sound system that extends to the patio. Seller is providing home warranty for extra protection. Come check out this anything but typical bungalow!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robbin Frey

Compass License #475154550 Listed on: 02/20/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie LoVerde

Baird & Warner License #475156302

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,521

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Den
  • Workroom
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $6,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,521

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1927
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen, 5th Bedroom, Den, Foyer, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Workroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 14X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Den, Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 11X6, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 25X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 22X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2390
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 32X24, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.1708

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Radiant

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Junior High Dist: 207

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 186
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09201030040000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7325.77

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Apr 29, 2020
Sold by
Howard Joseph G
Bought by
Downing Ryan and Downing Catherine
Seller's Agent
Robbin Frey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie LoVerde
Baird & Warner
List Price
$349,950
Sold Price
$336,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,950
-3.99%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$485,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%
Original Mortgage
$329,914
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2020
Closed on
Apr 2, 2020
Sold by
Needham Kathleen and Howard Kathleen
Bought by
Howard Joseph G
Seller's Agent
Robbin Frey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie LoVerde
Baird & Warner
List Price
$349,950
Sold Price
$336,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,950
-3.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,914
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1998
Sold by
Lupo James A
Bought by
Lupo James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Interest Rate
5.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1998
Sold by
Lupo James A
Bought by
Howard Joseph G and Howard Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
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
Downing Ryan $336,000 First American Title
Howard Joseph G -- First American Title
Howard Joseph G $220,000 Professional National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Downing Ryan $329,914
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $120,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $100,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $210,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $200,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $205,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $30,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $189,000
Previous Owner Howard Joseph G $187,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Sold $336,000 -4.0% $141 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 For Sale $349,950 -- $146 / 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 $9,521 $37,000 $5,580 $31,420
2023 $9,521 $37,000 $5,580 $31,420
2022 $9,521 $37,000 $5,580 $31,420
2021 $7,021 $22,842 $4,464 $18,378
2020 $5,965 $22,842 $4,464 $18,378
2019 $5,908 $25,381 $4,464 $20,917
2018 $7,326 $27,931 $3,906 $24,025
2017 $7,214 $27,931 $3,906 $24,025
2016 $7,068 $27,931 $3,906 $24,025
2015 $6,450 $23,959 $3,348 $20,611
2014 $6,330 $23,959 $3,348 $20,611
2013 $6,511 $25,193 $3,348 $21,845
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10642784

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-103-004-0000