NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 E Prairie Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $404,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
840 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2019

Last sale price $314,340 $374 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,458/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sitting Room
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Great Room
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2019

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN VIRTUALLY BRAND NEW HOME IN ONE OF DES PLAINES BEST NEIGHBORHOODS! Quality rehab by experienced builder featuring brand new everything! You are welcomed by charming front porch with swing. Inside, you will find a bright & open layout w/ restored hardwood & upscale finishes. Enjoy entertaining in your white kitchen featuring quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, & breakfast bar. 2 bedrooms on main level are super convenient! Downstairs, you will find waterproofed finished basement featuring additional bedroom and bath, great room, & laundry. Buy w/ peace of mind as this home was completely permitted & inspected by the city. You can relax knowing all these important items are BRAND NEW: siding, roof, insulation, drywall, high efficiency HVAC system, plumbing, electric, and energy efficient windows. Garage, driveway, and landscaping coming soon. Move in and enjoy life in this comfortable, cozy home close to shopping, dining, and Metra!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Winter

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475180842 Listed on: 08/08/2019

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Close

Redfin Corporation License #475127076

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,325

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1926 | 2019

Lot Details

  • 5,227

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Great Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Finished Basement

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

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • $3,950 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,325

Year Built | Renovated

1926 | 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 840
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1926
  • Total Sq Ft: 1680
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1680
  • Basement Sq Ft: 840
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 840
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 840
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch
  • Acreage: 0.1239

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 840

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 38X142
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09173200070000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5003.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2019
Closed on
Oct 10, 2019
Sold by
Blankenship Wallace R
Bought by
Harmon David O
Seller's Agent
Laura Winter
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Close
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$314,340
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,560
-4.72%
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$344,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.90%
Original Mortgage
$251,472
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2019
Closed on
Feb 13, 2019
Sold by
Renovationseed Llc
Bought by
Blankenship Wallace R
Seller's Agent
Antoine Nicolas
Chase Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Laura Winter
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
330.19%
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2016
Closed on
Jul 27, 2016
Sold by
Fragista Llc
Bought by
Renovationseed Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Picciariello
Prello Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Inglis
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.70%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2016
Closed on
Jul 5, 2016
Sold by
Chatroop Carol Ann
Bought by
Fragista Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Picciariello
Prello Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Inglis
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1997
Sold by
Chatroop Louis Carl
Bought by
Chatroop Carol Ann
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
Harmon David O $314,500 Citywide Title Corporation
Blankenship Wallace R $120,000 North American Title Co
Renovationseed Llc $115,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Fragista Llc $80,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Chatroop Carol Ann -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harmon David O $243,050
Closed Harmon David O $251,472
Previous Owner Blankenship Wallace R $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/15/2019 10/15/19 Sold $314,340 -1.7% $374 / Sq Ft
09/11/2019 09/11/19 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Price Changed $319,900 -3.0% $381 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 For Sale $329,900 +174.9% $393 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Sold $120,000 -4.0% $143 / Sq Ft
02/02/2019 02/02/19 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2019 01/27/19 For Sale $125,000 +8.7% $149 / Sq Ft
08/04/2016 08/04/16 Sold $115,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
07/15/2016 07/15/16 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2016 07/14/16 Off Market $115,000 -- --
07/12/2016 07/12/16 For Sale $115,000 -- $128 / 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 $6,325 $28,000 $4,047 $23,953
2023 $6,325 $28,000 $4,047 $23,953
2022 $6,325 $28,000 $4,047 $23,953
2021 $4,103 $16,678 $3,237 $13,441
2020 $4,103 $16,678 $3,237 $13,441
2019 $4,987 $18,532 $3,237 $15,295
2018 $1,271 $4,251 $2,832 $1,419
2017 $5,003 $17,030 $2,832 $14,198
2016 $4,038 $17,030 $2,832 $14,198
2015 $3,721 $14,930 $2,428 $12,502
2014 $3,658 $14,930 $2,428 $12,502
2013 $3,550 $14,930 $2,428 $12,502
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10479276

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-320-007-0000