NOT LISTED FOR SALE

855 S 2nd Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $294,000 - $326,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,076 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 10, 2022

Last sale price $230,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,251/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+

About This Home

As of May 2022

2 Bedroom 1 Bath home with huge attic and basement that is waiting to be finished. A young family or investor's dream...

Last Listed By

Elaine Madden

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475150783 Listed on: 03/17/2022

Keller Williams Success Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 52x137

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Interior Spaces

  • 1,076 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,682

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 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): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1076
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1076
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 217000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • 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
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 52X137
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5681.53
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2022
Closed on
Apr 22, 2022
Sold by
Karen I Meler Revocable Trust
Bought by
Carrera Michelle C and Carrera George M
Seller's Agent
Elaine Madden
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jack Guest
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$217,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
5.99%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$314,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.78%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Outstanding Balance
$158,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$147,227

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2008
Sold by
Meier Karen I
Bought by
Meier Karen I and Karen I Meier Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 1996
Sold by
Taunk Edward and Taunk Edith M
Bought by
Taunk Edward and Taunk Edith M

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
Meier Karen I -- None Available
Taunk Edward -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Carrera Michelle C $93,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Sold $230,000 +6.0% $214 / Sq Ft
03/22/2022 03/22/22 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 For Sale $217,000 -- $202 / 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 $5,918 $22,999 $8,370 $14,629
2023 $5,918 $22,999 $8,370 $14,629
2022 $5,918 $22,999 $8,370 $14,629
2021 $5,779 $18,801 $6,696 $12,105
2020 $5,682 $18,801 $6,696 $12,105
2019 $5,622 $20,890 $6,696 $14,194
2018 $6,105 $20,415 $5,859 $14,556
2017 $5,998 $20,415 $5,859 $14,556
2016 $5,673 $20,415 $5,859 $14,556
2015 $5,428 $17,953 $5,022 $12,931
2014 $5,313 $17,953 $5,022 $12,931
2013 $5,181 $17,953 $5,022 $12,931
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11352700

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-103-048-0000