$277,500
SOLD MAY 5, 2020

961 Walter Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Detached Garage
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Great Room
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2022

Just what you were looking for! Open floor plan, one floor living, a finished basement with bonus room and toilet already in place for an additional bathroom. This 3 bedroom home sits on a beautiful lot with sliders leading to a brand new deck, new fence and additional concrete patio. 2,000 sq ft of living space, including enclosed front foyer and a back door mud room entry from 2 car detached garage. Freshly painted all neutral and new carpet in 2 of the bedrooms. Close to train and major highways. Don't miss the opportunity to see this home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthea Minnery

Dream Real Estate, Inc. License #475172864 Listed on: 02/14/2020

Dream Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Larsen

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475160440

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,646

Year Built

  • 1916

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Shower Body Spray

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $7,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,646

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1916
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Handicap Shower, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 16X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 26X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2000
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2000
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2472

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Shared
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: North Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 77X142
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09173170060000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6474.67

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2020
Closed on
May 1, 2020
Sold by
Reineck Stacy and Grendahl Eric
Bought by
Duncan Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Anthea Minnery
Dream Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amy Larsen
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$277,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-4.28%
Total Days on Market
24
Current Estimated Value
$425,169

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.71%
Original Mortgage
$269,175
Outstanding Balance
$241,120
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$184,049

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2017
Sold by
Rasmussen Richard D
Bought by
Reineck Stacy and Reineck Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2017
Sold by
Rasmussen Richard W
Bought by
Rasmussen Richard W and Richard W Rasmussen Revocable Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2004
Sold by
Menzer Evaughn H
Bought by
Rasmussen Richard W and Rasmussen Mary Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2004
Sold by
Menzer William E and Menzer Evaughn H
Bought by
Menzer Evaughn H and Evaughn H Menzer Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $277,500 Chicago Title
Deed $250,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed -- 1St American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $269,175 New Conventional
Previous Owner $237,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Sold $340,000 -1.4% $155 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2022 02/18/22 For Sale $345,000 +24.3% $157 / Sq Ft
05/05/2020 05/05/20 Sold $277,500 -2.6% $139 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Price Changed $284,900 -1.7% $142 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 For Sale $289,900 -- $145 / 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 $7,646 $29,001 $8,075 $20,926
2023 $7,462 $29,001 $8,075 $20,926
2022 $7,462 $29,001 $8,075 $20,926
2021 $9,179 $29,862 $6,459 $23,403
2020 $8,087 $29,862 $6,459 $23,403
2019 $8,007 $33,181 $6,459 $26,722
2018 $6,475 $25,085 $5,652 $19,433
2017 $6,378 $25,085 $5,652 $19,433
2016 $6,277 $25,085 $5,652 $19,433
2015 $5,201 $19,827 $4,844 $14,983
2014 $4,890 $19,827 $4,844 $14,983
2013 $4,204 $19,827 $4,844 $14,983
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10637271

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-317-006-0000