NOT LISTED FOR SALE

944 N Taylor Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $523,000 - $624,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2023

Last sale price $569,900 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,184/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • William Hatch Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 4-minute walk to Andersen Center & Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

This is a truly charming, totally spacious and perfectly livable 4 bed/2.1 bath home in North East Oak Park! Lovely vintage details incl gorgeous hardwood floors, built-in window seats, coffered ceilings, art glass windows and classic wainscoting. First things first: be surprised by the finished and heated front porch reading/playroom/hangout space with built-in storage. A game-changer with function and style! First level has excellent light and flow with large and open living/dining and family rooms providing expansive entertaining options and ability to enjoy multi-use spaces. Updated kitchen w/maple cabinets, stainless appliances, opens to attached family room w/banquette seating and windows on three sides overlooking lush yard and play spaces. First level also boasts an ideally situated 1st floor full bedroom with adjacent full bath. Up the centrally located staircase find a generous hall landing space opening to 3 good-sized bedrooms with each with their own wonderful walk-in closets, a shared updated bath + built-in linen cabinet and laundry shoot. Lower level features just refinished and fully updated walk-out sunny basement with large rec areas, 1/2 bath, home office set-up, generous laundry room. Central air and gas-forced heat. JUST installed french drains and sump pump with 10 year warranty. Oversized 1 car garage + car pad + convenient side drive. Lush fenced in gardens + expansive patio with a screened in pergola! Easy walk to Hatch School, 3 parks, local library. Such a wonderful, much loved home in a very happy neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clare Spartz

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475136839 Listed on: 09/07/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Lalez

Compass License #475124644

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 37x125
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • William Hatch Elementary School
  • Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,798

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 569900
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame,Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, Sink
  • 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

  • Elementary School: William Hatch Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 37X125
  • 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: 11798
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2023
Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Sloan Loren and Pufunt Michael
Seller's Agent
Clare Spartz
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ben Lalez
Compass
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$569,900
Views
709
Current Estimated Value
$584,453

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,553
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.37%
Original Mortgage
$455,920
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2008
Sold by
Murphy Anne Marie
Bought by
Murphy Anne Marie and Declaration Of Trust Of Anne Marie Murph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2007
Sold by
Gaston Lee C and Gaston Lisa O
Bought by
Murphy Anne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,800
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Sloan Loren $570,000 Proper Title
Murphy Anne Marie -- None Available
Murphy Anne Marie $422,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sloan Loren $454,000
Closed Sloan Loren $455,920
Previous Owner Murphy Anne Marie $215,000
Previous Owner Murphy Anne Marie $323,000
Previous Owner Murphy Anne Marie $333,000
Previous Owner Murphy Anne Marie $337,000
Previous Owner Murphy Anne Marie $337,000
Previous Owner Murphy Anne Marie $337,800
Previous Owner Gaston Lee $300,000
Previous Owner Gaston Lee C $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Sold $569,900 0.0% $407 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $569,900 0.0% $407 / Sq Ft
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Rented $3,500 -7.9% --
08/01/2022 08/01/22 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
08/01/2022 08/01/22 Off Market $3,800 -- --
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Price Changed $3,800 -5.0% $3 / Sq Ft
07/19/2022 07/19/22 For Rent $4,000 -- --
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 $12,285 $34,692 $6,061 $28,631
2023 $12,073 $41,000 $6,061 $34,939
2022 $12,073 $34,861 $5,245 $29,616
2021 $11,798 $34,860 $5,244 $29,616
2020 $11,593 $34,860 $5,244 $29,616
2019 $12,441 $35,857 $4,778 $31,079
2018 $11,973 $35,857 $4,778 $31,079
2017 $11,732 $35,857 $4,778 $31,079
2016 $11,218 $30,369 $3,962 $26,407
2015 $10,006 $30,369 $3,962 $26,407
2014 $9,316 $30,369 $3,962 $26,407
2013 $8,933 $30,079 $3,962 $26,117
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11879750

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-05-126-002-0000