$354,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2021

874 S 2nd Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
7,013 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$236 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2021

Wow. That's what comes to mind when you first enter into this fabulous, total updated house. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. You will notice a modern, happy, light-filled home with proportioned living room anchored by a modern ventless gas fireplace, great-size high-efficiency windows. Beautiful hardwood floors on all three levels. Granite kitchen with a separate eating area, high-end stainless steel appliances and attractive cabinetry. Great-size formal dining room,. Private bedrooms upstairs, modern bath with barn door, walk-in closets and a hiding door heading to the attic with enough space to add an office and a playing area. Go down for movie night to your finished basement with a cozy family room, extra bedroom/exercise room, laundry room and a stylish bath with a shower. No expense has been spared and each space has been carefully crafted. Outside, you have to see the manicured back yard paving patio, pergola perfect for the family parties, huge back yard with plenty of space for gardening, grand shed for all your tools, brick 2-car garage with a custom staircase heading to a tall unfinished attic space filled with light from the 2 big windows. This place is also perfect for an office/ library room. There is a long concrete driveway, newer roof on the house and garage, plumbing, electric, Nest Thermostat, Smart keypad and so much more to list. Nothing to do just move in and enjoy. Convenient location close to everything. Just blocks to schools, parks and close distance to downtown Des Plaines, restaurants, Metra, library and couple minutes to I-294.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Mirea

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Listed on: 08/18/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Mirela Roman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475158557

Last Buyer's Agent

Archawee Dhamavasi

Century 21 S.G.R., Inc. License #475155429

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,536

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,013 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,536

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Other Equipment: Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1193
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Table Space,Granite Counters,Pantry,Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • MRD_MBB: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X13
  • Bedroom 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: South
  • List Price: 360000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.161
  • Lot Dimensions: 7000
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5535.92
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2021
Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Mahoney Ryan
Bought by
Haynes Jessica
Seller's Agent
Daniel Mirea
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Archawee Dhamavasi
Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$354,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.67%
Current Estimated Value
$435,059

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,059
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.31%
Original Mortgage
$343,380
Outstanding Balance
$314,486
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$117,465

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2018
Closed on
Apr 25, 2018
Sold by
Pietrzykowski Franciszek
Bought by
Mahoney Ryan
Seller's Agent
Mariola LazarskI
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Mirea
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2013
Closed on
Nov 21, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Pietrzykowski Franciszek
Seller's Agent
Tom Rubens
TREO Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Mariola LazarskI
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2013
Sold by
Pepich
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Jurasz Eugene F
Bought by
Pepich Cedric and Jurasz Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2004
Sold by
Vucovich David A and Vucovich Veronica A
Bought by
Jurasz Eugene F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,350
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1993
Sold by
Kelly Robert T and Kelly Vivian S
Bought by
Vucovich David A and Vucovich Veronica A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,500
Interest Rate
7.26%
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 $354,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Saturn Title Llc
Special Warranty Deed $150,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $331,500 Atgf Inc
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $343,380 New Conventional
Previous Owner $269,259 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $24,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $348,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $360,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $298,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $139,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Sold $354,000 -1.7% $236 / Sq Ft
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2021 08/18/21 For Sale $360,000 +20.0% $240 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Sold $300,000 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
03/14/2018 03/14/18 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2018 03/13/18 For Sale $299,900 +99.9% $251 / Sq Ft
11/27/2013 11/27/13 Sold $150,000 -3.2% $126 / Sq Ft
11/07/2013 11/07/13 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2013 10/27/13 For Sale $154,900 -- $130 / 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 $7,827 $33,000 $5,250 $27,750
2023 $7,611 $33,000 $5,250 $27,750
2022 $7,611 $33,000 $5,250 $27,750
2021 $5,616 $21,600 $4,200 $17,400
2020 $5,590 $21,600 $4,200 $17,400
2019 $6,459 $24,000 $4,200 $19,800
2018 $4,906 $19,840 $3,675 $16,165
2017 $4,837 $19,840 $3,675 $16,165
2016 $5,396 $21,917 $3,675 $18,242
2015 $4,172 $16,425 $3,150 $13,275
2014 $4,101 $16,425 $3,150 $13,275
2013 $4,425 $17,963 $3,150 $14,813
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11184227

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-102-033-0000