$475,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2024

8553 W Saint Joseph Ave Chicago, IL 60656

O'Hare Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
3,115 Sq Ft
5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Taft High School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of October 2024

Explore this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom ranch offering over 3,100 sq ft of finished living space! Updates include newly refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, and fresh paint throughout. Ideally situated for city workers and convenient to the Des Plaines River Trail System boasting hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and equestrian paths for nature enthusiasts! This home boasts a spacious living room flooded with natural light from tall, wraparound windows. Entertain seamlessly in the adjoining dining room, which flows directly into the bright and open kitchen. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, granite countertops, ample cabinet space, and overlooks the inviting family room with vaulted ceilings and skylight. Three sunny and spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans provide comfortable living spaces, while the finished English basement offers exceptional versatility! Relax in the rec room, utilize the carpeted den or bonus room as a home office or 4th bedroom, and allow guests to take advantage of the second kitchen! Step outside to your own summer haven with a large deck overlooking the gorgeous yard, complete with a vinyl privacy fence for ultimate privacy! The extra-wide driveway provides parking for 3 full-sized SUVs. This quiet residential haven also offers easy access to local amenities. Enjoy the close proximity to major highways (I-90 & I-294), Blue Line stops, O'Hare International Airport, and the vibrant entertainment district of downtown Rosemont, featuring the Fashion Outlets of Chicago. Daily errands are a breeze with Mariano's and Jewel-Osco nearby. This charming ranch offers a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and location. Schedule a showing today and experience it for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Marcus

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125223 Listed on: 08/27/2024

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Barcal

Redfin Corporation License #475138195

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,394

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,115 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Schools

  • Dirksen Elementary School
  • Taft High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,394

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Daylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 3115
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Kitchen, Storage, Den, Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3115
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 3115
  • Total Sq Ft: 3115
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1780
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 1335
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 475000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dirksen Elementary School
  • High School: Taft High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Dirksen Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.115
  • Lot Dimensions: 5000
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4394.33
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2024
Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
Phyllis Joanne Best Trust and Best Lisa M
Bought by
Kavanagh Stephen Daniel and Barry Bridgette Grace
Seller's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Barcal
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$516,966

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,966
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.22%
Original Mortgage
$466,396
Outstanding Balance
$462,277
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$55,187

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Best Joanne and Best Phyllis Joanne
Bought by
Best Phyllis Joanne and The Phyllis Joanne Best Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2005
Sold by
Scafidi David and Scafidi Anna
Bought by
Best George and Best Joanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2002
Sold by
Jablon Ronald and Jablon Janet
Bought by
Scafidi David and Scafidi Anna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Deed $475,000 Proper Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $440,000 --
Warranty Deed $320,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $466,396 FHA
Previous Owner $182,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $230,154 Unknown
Previous Owner $230,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $86,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $230,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,258 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Sold $475,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2024 08/27/24 For Sale $475,000 -- $152 / 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 $4,394 $42,000 $12,500 $29,500
2023 $4,420 $44,000 $10,000 $34,000
2022 $4,420 $44,000 $10,000 $34,000
2021 $4,207 $44,000 $10,000 $34,000
2020 $7,129 $32,003 $6,250 $25,753
2019 $4,328 $35,559 $6,250 $29,309
2018 $4,263 $35,559 $6,250 $29,309
2017 $4,565 $29,963 $5,500 $24,463
2016 $4,917 $29,963 $5,500 $24,463
2015 $4,726 $31,541 $5,500 $26,041
2014 $4,685 $30,360 $5,000 $25,360
2013 $4,702 $30,360 $5,000 $25,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12148928

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-11-314-003-0000