NOT LISTED FOR SALE

941 Wesley Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

Estimated Value: $589,000 - $659,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 14, 2020

Last sale price $450,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,505/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washington Irving School Rated A-
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Oak Park Conservatory

About This Home

As of September 2020

Looking for a move-in ready home with quintessential Oak Park charm on a great block and a walk-to-everything location? Your search stops here! Large, inviting front porch welcomes you as you step into this adorable American four square with today's colours, trends and updates and yesteryear's grace. The sizable foyer greets your loved ones with a built-in bench and woodwork detail. Entertain easily in the generously sized living room flaunting a bay window with art-glass and host your largest gatherings in the sunny dining room with the beautiful original built-in and art-glass window. Cooking gourmet meals is a delight in the bright, sunlit kitchen featuring a Viking range, all stainless appliances, granite countertops, deep undermount sink, a ton of storage, stairs to basement, wide French doors to the deck and a bonus work/learn from home space too for today's needs. Updated full bath featuring custom tile work rounds out this level. Wide staircase with intricate woodwork leads to the second floor which boasts four good sized bedrooms and an updated cheery bath with custom tile, deep tub and storage. Large, easily accessible attic is ready for your future plans or space-pac. High and dry basement features bonus space for family room or work/learn from home needs and showcases brand new carpet, a convenient half bath, lots of storage, laundry and easy access to the backyard. Enjoy the wonderful outdoor spaces of the home - hosting your summer gatherings on the brick patio in the backyard, grilling on your back deck, or sipping wine and counting fireflies on the front porch and catching up with neighbours as they walk by. Incredible location on a friendly block - easy walk to Rehm pool, parks, school, restaurants, the El, or a short hop to the expressway. This well-maintained, delightful home with oodles of space is the one you've been waiting for. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Swati Saxena

Baird & Warner License #471003778 Listed on: 08/07/2020

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Cathy Yanda

Baird & Warner License #475177167

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelli Harsch

Kale Realty License #475169379

Kale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,241

Year Built

  • 1905

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,241

Year Built

1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: American 4-Sq.
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1905
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1905

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Attic: Finished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Attic, Dimensions: 12X23, On Level: Attic, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 9X5, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Main Level, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1900
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Alley
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete, Off Alley
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Radiators

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Irving Elementary School
  • Middle School: Percy Julian Middle School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 37X125
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16184040190000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14409.28

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2020
Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Goforth Scott L and Goforth Kelly J
Bought by
Sowers Brian and Sowers Erin
Seller's Agent
Swati Saxena
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kelli Harsch
Kale Realty
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Current Estimated Value
$623,401

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$173,401
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2014
Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Schwartz Carole A
Bought by
Goforth Scott L and Goforth Kelly J
Seller's Agent
Peggy Letchos
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Anderson
Compass
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-11.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.34%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2004
Sold by
Wetchler Joseph L and Schwartz Carole A
Bought by
Carole A Schwart Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2003
Sold by
Welsh Althea K
Bought by
Wetchler Joseph T and Schwartz Carole A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1999
Sold by
Weizenfeld Barry and Weitzenfeld Susan R
Bought by
Welsh Althea K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
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
Sowers Brian $450,000 Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc
Goforth Scott L $407,000 Prairie Title
Carole A Schwart Trust -- --
Wetchler Joseph T $450,000 Atgf Inc
Welsh Althea K $235,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sowers Brian $405,000
Previous Owner Goforth Scott L $275,000
Previous Owner Wetchler Joseph T $150,000
Previous Owner Welsh Althea K $188,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/14/2020 09/14/20 Sold $450,000 0.0% $237 / Sq Ft
08/09/2020 08/09/20 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2020 08/07/20 For Sale $450,000 +8.4% $237 / Sq Ft
08/11/2014 08/11/14 Sold $415,000 -3.3% $218 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2014 06/26/14 Price Changed $429,000 -6.5% $226 / Sq Ft
06/16/2014 06/16/14 Price Changed $459,000 -2.1% $242 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 For Sale $469,000 -- $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 $14,241 $47,000 $6,615 $40,385
2023 $13,502 $47,000 $6,615 $40,385
2022 $13,502 $38,582 $4,961 $33,621
2021 $13,191 $38,582 $4,961 $33,621
2020 $12,952 $38,582 $4,961 $33,621
2019 $14,409 $40,987 $4,488 $36,499
2018 $13,867 $40,987 $4,488 $36,499
2017 $13,585 $40,987 $4,488 $36,499
2016 $12,956 $34,688 $3,780 $30,908
2015 $12,509 $34,688 $3,780 $30,908
2014 $10,763 $34,688 $3,780 $30,908
2013 $11,640 $38,395 $3,780 $34,615
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10805897

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-404-019-0000