NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8537 W Carmen Ave Chicago, IL 60656

O'Hare Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $437,782 - $641,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,570 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2020

Last sale price $395,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,339 / mo

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Built-In Features

About This Home

As of May 2020

Experience a 3D Tour, Click Virtual Tour Link to Explore. This beautiful home offers many updates throughout featuring 3 bedrooms / 2 baths plus a spacious family room with gas fireplace and a lower level for recreational room / optional 4th bedroom. You'll be amazed as you enter this elegant home with exquisite hardwood floors throughout and ample closet space. Main level opens to the family room and a full updated marble bath, take a few steps up to the living room with separate dining area and kitchen. The kitchen features cabinets with custom pull handles, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a full backsplash. The second level features three spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The lower level features a spacious recreational / media room designed for entertaining with a 2nd kitchen, stove, fridge, large island and/or use as an in-law suite with a 4th bedroom (plus add an optional full 3rd bath in the future). Plenty of closet and storage space. Enclosed large backyard. One car garage. The updates include: new roof in 2018, new air conditioner in 2018, new furnace in 2018, backup sump pump, and the list goes on. Ask for the full features sheet.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Akos Straub

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475135043 Listed on: 04/04/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Alvarez

Century 21 Universal License #471022404

Century 21 Universal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1962

Lot Details

  • 4,792

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1962

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2570
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1962
  • Total Sq Ft: 2570
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X21, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: English
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 13X21, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2570
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2570
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 635
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1271
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 664
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1148

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 100
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12113160060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4944.42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2020
Closed on
May 20, 2020
Sold by
Haleas Demetrios and Haleas Anne
Bought by
Homan John V
Seller's Agent
Akos Straub
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Ron Alvarez
Century 21 Universal
List Price
$409,900
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.64%
Current Estimated Value
$532,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,196
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Outstanding Balance
$259,687
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$272,509

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2012
Closed on
Oct 19, 2012
Sold by
Pesoli James and Pesoli Angeline
Bought by
Haleas Demetrios
Seller's Agent
Michael Lohens
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Buyer's Agent
Rob Lohens
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
List Price
$344,900
Sold Price
$313,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,400
-9.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$307,821
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1996
Sold by
Pesoli James and Pesoli Angeline
Bought by
Pesoli James and Pesoli Angeline
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Homan John V $395,000 Greater Illinois Title
Haleas Demetrios $313,500 Fidelity National Title Insu
Pesoli James -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Homan John V $295,000
Previous Owner Haleas Demetrios $307,821
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Sold $395,000 -3.6% $154 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2020 04/04/20 For Sale $409,900 +30.7% $159 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Sold $313,500 -9.1% $232 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/05/2012 09/05/12 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2012 08/22/12 For Sale $344,900 -- $255 / Sq Ft
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 $6,216 $38,000 $12,500 $25,500
2024 $6,216 $38,000 $12,500 $25,500
2023 $6,495 $32,775 $10,000 $22,775
2022 $6,495 $35,000 $10,000 $25,000
2021 $7,038 $35,000 $10,000 $25,000
2020 $5,016 $25,619 $6,250 $19,369
2019 $5,030 $28,466 $6,250 $22,216
2018 $4,944 $28,466 $6,250 $22,216
2017 $4,539 $24,462 $5,500 $18,962
2016 $4,399 $24,462 $5,500 $18,962
2015 $4,238 $25,750 $5,500 $20,250
2014 $4,620 $24,901 $5,000 $19,901
2013 $4,529 $24,901 $5,000 $19,901
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Akos Straub

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Akos Straub

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 620-0420

    61 Total Sales

    Akos Straub
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  • Ron Alvarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ron Alvarez

    Century 21 Universal

    (773) 954-1696

    42 Total Sales

    Ron Alvarez
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  • Michael Lohens

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Lohens

    RE/MAX

    (847) 921-5522

    9 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Michael Lohens
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  • Rob Lohens

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Rob Lohens

    RE/MAX

    (847) 409-3931

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Rob Lohens
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10683520

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-11-316-006-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60656 O'Hare

8537 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL

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