NOT LISTED FOR SALE

876 Walter Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $299,000 - $361,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,111 Sq Ft
$307/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 11, 2021

Last sale price $290,000 $261 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,613/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Workshop
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2021

Just imagine a relaxing afternoon on your porch swing, enjoying this beautiful street. Super cute bungalow has so much charm. GREAT neighborhood and location with award winning schools. Large eat-in kitchen is waiting for your ideas. Large living room with fireplace. Newer windows with glass details = so pretty! 2 original small bedrooms are perfect for an office, art studio, zoom room, yoga room - you decide. Large addition is listed as Master Bedroom, it could also be a great Family Room. Large windows overlook back yard. Don't miss all the built-ins/storage rooms/cold cellar/under stairway storage in the basement. Crawl space under addition + storage space under front porch = both accessible from basement. Half bath in basement too. New stucco in 2020, new roof 2004, new furnace & A/C 2017. This home is ready for you to do the rest!!! **Property being sold AS-IS**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Marella

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL License #471010653 Listed on: 05/02/2021

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Co-Listed By

Jean Marella

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL License #475137560

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Castronova

Dream Town Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 9,374 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x141
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • 1,111 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,728

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Age: 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
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1111
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Workshop, Storage, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 274899
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

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
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: 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: Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Iroquois Community School
  • Elementary School #2: Iroquois Community School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2152
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X141
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4728.02
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2021
Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Defenbaugh Ralph T and Defenbaugh Deborah A
Bought by
Tangney Tyler Thomas and Cuscaden Julia Rose
Seller's Agent
Joe Marella
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Castronova
Dream Town Realty
Sold Price
$290,000
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$361,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$71,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$252,025
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$88,914

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Defenbaugh Ralph T and Defenbaugh Deborah A
Bought by
Defenbaugh Ralph T and Defenbaugh Deborah A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1995
Sold by
Macnab Robert A and Macnab Sandra J
Bought by
Defenbaugh Ralph T and Defenbaugh Deborah A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.43%
Source: Public Records

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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
Tangney Tyler Thomas $290,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Defenbaugh Ralph T -- Attorney
Defenbaugh Ralph T $154,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tangney Tyler Thomas $275,000
Previous Owner Defenbaugh Ralph T $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $290,000 +5.5% $261 / Sq Ft
05/06/2021 05/06/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/02/2021 05/02/21 For Sale $274,899 -- $247 / 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 $7,119 $27,000 $7,029 $19,971
2023 $6,948 $27,000 $7,029 $19,971
2022 $6,948 $27,000 $7,029 $19,971
2021 $4,785 $18,898 $5,623 $13,275
2020 $4,773 $18,898 $5,623 $13,275
2019 $4,728 $20,998 $5,623 $15,375
2018 $5,122 $20,562 $4,920 $15,642
2017 $5,049 $20,562 $4,920 $15,642
2016 $5,020 $20,562 $4,920 $15,642
2015 $4,587 $17,796 $4,217 $13,579
2014 $4,506 $17,796 $4,217 $13,579
2013 $4,377 $17,796 $4,217 $13,579
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11068270

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-310-023-0000