NOT LISTED FOR SALE

954 Walter Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $457,693 - $729,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
$235/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2016

Last sale price $390,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,720/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Recreation Room
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2016

PERFECT COMBINATION OF SPACE, STYLE & COMFORT. VERY WELL MAINTAINED HOME W/GREAT LAYOUT. FOUR BEDROOMS, TWO FULL BATHS. NEW KITCHEN W/GRANITE C-TOPS & SS APPLIANCES. MASSIVE FAMILY RM W/CATHEDRAL CEILINGS & WOOD BURNING STONE FIREPLACE. FORMAL DINING RM W/BAY WINDOW. STEAM SHOWER IN UPSTAIRS BATH. CUSTOM CABINETS IN BOTH BATHS. HIGH CEILINGS, NEW PAINT, NEW A/C, HARDWOOD FLOORS. FRONT SCREENED PORCH. QUIET STREET, CLOSE TO TOWN, PARKS & METRA TRAIN. READY TO MOVE IN!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hilary Pender

Baird & Warner License #475138386 Listed on: 02/02/2016

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula LaBree

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL License #471010264

Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,701

Year Built

  • 1923

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,701

Year Built

1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Traditional
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1923

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Dormer, Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 20X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 24X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 21X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2358
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exposure: S (South)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 65X142
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09173110160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7091

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2016
Closed on
Apr 12, 2016
Sold by
Hollister Jonathan M
Bought by
Massa Sean
Seller's Agent
Hilary Pender
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Paula LaBree
Keller Williams Realty Ptnr,LL
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$536,073

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,073
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,294
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,629

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2013
Sold by
Chauvin Eugene P and Chauvin Yvonne Barbara
Bought by
Hollister Jonathan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,160
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2006
Sold by
Clingan Douglas J and Clingan Beth A
Bought by
Chauvin Eugene P and Chauvin Iwona

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
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1997
Sold by
Noble Michael V and Noble Patricia P
Bought by
Clingan Douglas J and Clingan Beth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Massa Sean $390,000 Attorney
Hollister Jonathan M $350,500 Fidelity National Title Insu
Chauvin Eugene P $436,000 Atg
Clingan Douglas J $240,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Massa Sean $360,000
Previous Owner Hollister Jonathan M $280,160
Previous Owner Chauvin Eugene P $270,063
Previous Owner Chauvin Eugene P $286,000
Previous Owner Chauvin Eugene P $300,000
Previous Owner Clingan Douglas J $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2016 04/25/16 Sold $390,000 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2016 02/02/16 For Sale $389,900 +11.3% $165 / Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Sold $350,200 +0.3% $149 / Sq Ft
08/05/2013 08/05/13 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2013 07/18/13 For Sale $349,000 -- $148 / 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 $8,701 $42,500 $7,029 $35,471
2023 $8,491 $33,000 $7,029 $25,971
2022 $8,491 $33,000 $7,029 $25,971
2021 $6,903 $22,458 $5,623 $16,835
2020 $6,787 $22,458 $5,623 $16,835
2019 $6,716 $24,954 $5,623 $19,331
2018 $9,226 $30,850 $4,920 $25,930
2017 $9,063 $30,850 $4,920 $25,930
2016 $8,573 $30,850 $4,920 $25,930
2015 $8,777 $29,032 $4,217 $24,815
2014 $8,592 $29,032 $4,217 $24,815
2013 $7,619 $29,032 $4,217 $24,815
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09129892

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-311-016-0000