NOT LISTED FOR SALE

953 Western Ave Joliet, IL 60435

Cathedral Area Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $444,000 - $537,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,400 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2019

Last sale price $374,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,772/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2019

Excellent Buyer Incentives for this property. MOTIVATED! Entertaining all offers. New roof & custom exterior paint job. This magnificent 6 bed,3.5 bath home located in the heart of The Historic Cathedral Area was originally home to Joliet's Dr. John B. Woodruff's Family. . This home has been maintained with it's original decor, a real treat to tour. Walk thru the front entry door,then the second front entry and on to the Grand Foyer.To the left you will experience a massive parlor & to the right will be a Gentleman's Den.On the other side of the main staircase is an original sunken half bath.As you continue thru the 1st floor,you'll enter the dining room which flows to the butler's pantry & kitchen,on the other side is an expansive family room.Under additional info is an article written about this property from a New York Times affiliate which refers to this wonderful home as The Grey Lady welcoming the newlyweds back in the early 1900s

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Birk

Real People Realty License #475134368 Listed on: 03/08/2019

Real People Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanne Bullen

Ultimate Realty Group LLC License #471019144

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,576

Year Built

  • 1916

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Cellar

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,576

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rebuilt(yn): Yes
  • Rebuilt Year: 1974
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X27, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Interior Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Cellar
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3400
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X25, On Level: Main Level

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Porch, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: S (South)
  • Acreage: 0.82

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 13
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Unassigned, Off Street, Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 10
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 204
  • Junior High Dist: 86

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 188X188
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 3007084050250000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8472

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Fay Christopher and Margaret C Fay Revocable Trust
Bought by
Roth David and Roth Beth
Seller's Agent
Kelly Birk
Real People Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joanne Bullen
Ultimate Realty Group LLC
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$374,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,500
-6.38%
Current Estimated Value
$503,831

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,831
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$294,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,986
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$326,497

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2016
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Fay Margaret C and Margaret C Fay Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Roth David $374,000 Chicago Title Company
Fay Margaret C -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roth David $294,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Sold $374,000 -6.4% $110 / Sq Ft
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 For Sale $399,500 -- $118 / 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
2023 $12,576 $140,515 $51,258 $89,257
2022 $11,184 $127,105 $46,366 $80,739
2021 $10,593 $118,712 $43,304 $75,408
2020 $10,022 $112,737 $41,124 $71,613
2019 $9,492 $104,774 $38,219 $66,555
2018 $9,049 $96,816 $35,316 $61,500
2017 $8,472 $88,022 $32,108 $55,914
2016 $8,055 $80,947 $29,435 $51,512
2015 $7,718 $75,900 $27,600 $48,300
2014 $7,718 $75,500 $27,450 $48,050
2013 $7,718 $80,320 $30,507 $49,813
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kelly Birk

    Real People Realty

    (630) 254-7192

    3 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Kelly Birk
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  • Joanne Bullen

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Joanne Bullen

    Ultimate Realty Group LLC

    (773) 259-4692

    150 Total Sales

    Joanne Bullen
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10301484

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 30-07-08-405-025

Illinois Will County Joliet 60435 Cathedral Area

953 Western Ave, Joliet, IL

This home is located at 953 Western Ave, Joliet, IL 60435 since 08 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $503,831, approximately $148 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 953 Western Ave is a home located in Will County with nearby schools including Farragut Elementary School, Dirksen Junior High School, and Joliet Central High School.

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