$748,000
SOLD SEP 25, 2024

825 Marion Ave Highland Park, IL 60035

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,666 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$281 Per Sq Ft

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Braeside Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2024

Adorable and updated Cape Cod located on one of Highland Park's most coveted streets! Four spacious bedrooms with great closet space, including the large primary suite with updated bathroom and large walk in closet. First floor with gorgeous hardwood flooring, bright and beautiful kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances is open to the family room with floor to ceiling views of the expansive backyard and large deck. First floor includes an office, which can be an additional option for a first floor bedroom as well as the laundry/mudroom. Lower level is partially finished with lots of storage. Amazing location and close to everything....Ravinia, Botanic Gardens, train & bike path.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Brown Burklin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475157497 Listed on: 05/17/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Martin

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475123131

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x175
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,666 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Braeside Elementary School
  • Edgewood Middle School
  • Highland Park High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,028

Year Built

Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2666
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens, Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 750000
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Braeside Elementary School
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Edgewood Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 112

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X175
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14028
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2024
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Berkowitz Steven M and Forman Leslie L
Bought by
Steinken Sara and Steinken Calvin
Seller's Agent
Susan Brown Burklin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Martin
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$748,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.27%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$755,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,435
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.64%
Original Mortgage
$448,800
Outstanding Balance
$446,080
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$305,820

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2020
Sold by
Lake House Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Forman Leslie L and Berkowitz Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,500
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2015
Sold by
Berkowitz Steven M and Forman Leslie
Bought by
Lake House Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2014
Sold by
Lake House Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Berkowitz Steven M and Forman Leslie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,200
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2013
Sold by
Berkowitz Steve and Forman Leslie
Bought by
Lake House Enterprises Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2005
Sold by
Wise Robert B and Wise Lyn M
Bought by
Berkowitz Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1995
Sold by
Chester Jon H and Armstrong Margaret J
Bought by
Wise Robert B and Wise Lyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,500
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $748,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- Liberty Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $600,000 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $365,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $448,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $323,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $357,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $372,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $387,480 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Assumption
Previous Owner $480,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $333,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $328,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2024 09/25/24 Sold $748,000 -0.3% $281 / Sq Ft
06/08/2024 06/08/24 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2024 06/03/24 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2024 05/22/24 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2024 05/06/24 For Sale $750,000 0.0% $281 / Sq Ft
09/18/2019 09/18/19 Rented $3,500 0.0% --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Price Changed $3,500 -7.9% $1 / Sq Ft
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Rent $3,800 -- --
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 $14,029 $177,288 $54,859 $122,429
2023 $13,865 $159,805 $49,449 $110,356
2022 $13,865 $153,857 $54,323 $99,534
2021 $12,806 $148,726 $52,511 $96,215
2020 $12,380 $148,726 $52,511 $96,215
2019 $11,960 $148,030 $52,265 $95,765
2018 $11,244 $147,439 $57,599 $89,840
2017 $11,069 $146,589 $57,267 $89,322
2016 $10,685 $139,555 $54,519 $85,036
2015 $10,366 $129,662 $50,654 $79,008
2014 -- $134,734 $52,538 $82,196
2012 $10,718 $135,520 $52,844 $82,676
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12048144

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-36-307-073