NOT LISTED FOR SALE

920 Prairie Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $879,000 - $1,108,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,062 Sq Ft
$320/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2022

Last sale price $925,000 $302 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,113/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Lester Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 2-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

Enjoy prime Downers Grove living at its finest in this 5 bed 3 full bath and 2 half bath home with over 3,800 sq ft. of finished living space, on large 82 X 198 lot. Welcoming front porch and amazing backyard. Just a quick walk to charming Downtown Downers Grove, train and schools. A full remodel and addition were completed in 2006. Additional interior & exterior refresh in 2022 with modern color palette and lighting. This warm and inviting home is filled with stunning architectural detail and character seen from the moment you open the front door, enter the stately foyer, and view its gracious staircase. The heart of this home is the sizable chefs kitchen with island for prep, ample seating, quartzite countertops, tons of cabinetry, commercial size built-in refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, gas range, banquette seating, and door leading to covered porch, perfect for grilling. The beautiful kitchen hardwood floors continue into the connected family room that features a cozy fireplace, large picture window, and surround sound speakers. Beautiful crown molding and high ceilings throughout the first floor. Entertaining will be a pleasure in the light-filled, spacious dining room and living room. The back entrance of the home features a mudroom with storage and built-in office nook. The second level has 5 bedrooms and a convenient laundry room. The primary suite features two walk-in closets, tray ceiling and French doors opening to a private second story balcony overlooking the wooded backyard. The en-suite bath boasts double vanity, large soaking tub and separate shower. Secondary bedroom suite with attached full bath. Hallway bath shared by remaining bedrooms has been completely renovated and updated. Pull-down attic for storage. The freshly refinished basement has a rec room perfect for family movie nights, second fireplace, area for exercising and half bath. Additional basement storage room. Outdoor entertaining made easy with the professionally landscaped brick patio and driveway. Gorgeous backyard with mature trees. Detached 2.5 car garage with extra door to allow easy access for lawn equipment. Award winning schools, walk to library, restaurants, parks, shopping, and express train to Chicago.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Driscoll

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475152645 Listed on: 04/28/2022

Platinum Partners Realtors

Co-Listed By

Diane Crisp

Platinum Partners Realtors License #475142369

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Kappelman

Compass License #475166596

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,464

Year Renovated

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 82x198
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2.1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,062 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Lester Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,464

Year Renovated

2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2006
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 765
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Coffered Ceiling(s), Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3062
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3827
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2944
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 3062
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1530
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 4592
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 765
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1531
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1531
  • Door Features: French Doors,Panel Door(s)

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 875000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.1
  • Number of Cars: 2.1
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lester Elementary School
  • High School: North High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Herrick Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 58

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 82X198
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10464
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2022
Closed on
Jun 15, 2022
Sold by
Nielsen Nathan E and Nielsen Jennifer A
Bought by
Crawford Ryne and Crawford Tracy
Seller's Agent
Tracy Driscoll
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Kappelman
Compass
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
5.71%
Current Estimated Value
$980,614

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,614
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Outstanding Balance
$699,706
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$280,908

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2005
Sold by
Bull David E and Bull Elizabeth H
Bought by
Nielsen Nathan E and Nielsen Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2002
Sold by
Young Scott C and Young Shannon E
Bought by
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2002
Sold by
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp
Bought by
Bull David E and Bull Elizabeth H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1994
Sold by
Cline George T
Bought by
Young Scott and Brown Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.26%
Source: Public Records

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
Crawford Ryne $925,000 Chicago Title
Nielsen Nathan E $505,000 Pntn
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp $375,000 First American Title
Bull David E $375,000 First American Title
Young Scott $144,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crawford Ryne $740,000
Previous Owner Nielsen Jennifer A $406,000
Previous Owner Nielsen Jennifer A $417,000
Previous Owner Nielsen Nathan E $101,000
Previous Owner Nielsen Nathan E $353,500
Previous Owner Bull Elizabeth H $50,700
Previous Owner Bull David E $300,000
Previous Owner Young Scott $130,000
Closed Bull David E $74,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Sold $925,000 +5.7% $302 / Sq Ft
04/30/2022 04/30/22 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2022 04/28/22 For Sale $875,000 -- $286 / 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 $10,971 $199,633 $71,762 $127,871
2023 $10,433 $183,520 $65,970 $117,550
2022 $9,874 $173,770 $62,460 $111,310
2021 $9,242 $171,790 $61,750 $110,040
2020 $9,072 $168,390 $60,530 $107,860
2019 $8,786 $161,570 $58,080 $103,490
2018 $8,234 $150,060 $57,760 $92,300
2017 $7,973 $144,400 $55,580 $88,820
2016 $7,817 $137,810 $53,040 $84,770
2015 $7,690 $129,650 $49,900 $79,750
2014 $7,044 $115,910 $44,110 $71,800
2013 $6,900 $115,360 $43,900 $71,460
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11387627

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-08-104-038