NOT LISTED FOR SALE

961 S 2nd Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

Estimated Value: $450,000 - $605,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 08, 2021

Last sale price $425,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,511/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+

About This Home

As of October 2021

A "must see" for those who love quality vintage details. Solidly built brick 4 bedroom, 2 bath Westfield house has been freshly painted and offers many amenities. From the front door foyer, entertain family and friends in a large, sunny sunken LR featuring a wood burning fireplace and a beamed cathedral ceiling. A spacious dining room is ideal for memorable gatherings. All-original hardwood floors have been restored. Home has many original doors, trim work and light fixtures. Two bedrooms on 1st floor and a refurbished full bath. Remodeled kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic tile floor. Dining nook overlooks expansive back yard. Rear entry mud room. Second floor has 2 bedrooms, another refurbished full bath, some restored hardwood floors, new carpeting and oversized storage closets. There are also two large flexible spaces that could be used for an office or playroom, or even reconfigured as additional bedrooms. Huge DRY basement with 2 sump pumps is divided into storage and living area with a historic fireplace. Side driveway and 2 car garage. Extra outbuilding could a she shed, a man cave or extra storage. The oversized, deep lot allows for a huge vegetable garden, a flower garden leaving a huge yard for entertaining. New AC 2018, & freshly tuckpointed. Quiet neighborhood close to Metra/Pace transport & major highways. Walking distance to downtown shopping/restaurants, Prairie Lakes with its new pool, the library & schools. Park district playground is across the street. As-Is, Estate sale with no homeowner's tax exemption.

Last Listed By

Marilyn Munton

RE/MAX Suburban License #475138490 Listed on: 08/28/2021

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,024

Year Built

  • 1931

Lot Details

  • 0.34

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,024

Year Built

1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1.5 Story
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Directions: West of Lee, East of Wolf, North of Algonquin, South of Dempster
  • Lot Size: 185 X 80
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1931

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork
  • Dining Room Type: Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Loft, Play Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone,Shingle Siding
  • Lot Features: None, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Other Structures: Poultry Coop
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Elementary School #2: Iroquois Community School
  • Junior High Dist: 207
  • Middle Or Junior School: Algonquin Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9136
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2021
Closed on
Oct 8, 2021
Sold by
Sowin Thomas J and Morgan Robert J
Bought by
Burke Kathleen M and Melby Tyler M
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Munton
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Jill O'Malley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
6.52%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$507,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2007
Sold by
Sowin Edward H
Bought by
Sowin Edward H and Edward H Sowin Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1997
Sold by
Morgan Florence S
Bought by
Sowin Edward H

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
Burke Kathleen M $425,000 First American Title
Sowin Edward H -- None Available
Sowin Edward H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Burke Kathleen M $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/08/2021 10/08/21 Sold $425,000 +6.5% $177 / Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2021 08/28/21 For Sale $399,000 -- $166 / 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 $8,024 $34,604 $11,160 $23,444
2023 $8,024 $34,604 $11,160 $23,444
2022 $8,024 $34,604 $11,160 $23,444
2021 $9,392 $30,555 $8,928 $21,627
2020 $9,234 $30,555 $8,928 $21,627
2019 $9,137 $33,951 $8,928 $25,023
2018 $7,400 $24,745 $7,812 $16,933
2017 $7,270 $24,745 $7,812 $16,933
2016 $6,876 $24,745 $7,812 $16,933
2015 $4,989 $21,000 $6,696 $14,304
2014 $6,215 $21,000 $6,696 $14,304
2013 $6,060 $21,000 $6,696 $14,304
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11203304

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-110-003-0000