968 Walter Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Estimated Value: $627,000 - $749,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,223
Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Flooring
- Attic
- Forest Elementary School Rated 9+
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Mud Room
About This Home
As of September 2022Welcome to 968 Walter Avenue! This stunning home is perfect for entertaining as well as every day living. Prepare to be wowed by the wrap-around front porch as you enter the home. A first-floor bedroom, full bath, formal living room, dining room, kitchen, mudroom, and spacious family room with 10-foot ceilings, fireplace, and windows galore round out the first floor. Upstairs you will find your private oasis in the spectacular primary bedroom with wood-beam cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, and en suite bathroom with jetted tub and separate shower. There are 3 more bedrooms and a guest bath on this level plus the washer/dryer which makes doing laundry a breeze! Need more space? Don't miss the insulated, heated/air conditioned third-floor attic ready for your finishing touches. There's more space in the basement, 2.5 car heated garage with pull-down staircase to the attic. Outside you'll find the flagstone front walk and back patio, shed, natural gas grill, and large yard. Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street and conveniently located within walking distance to the Metra, library, downtown Des Plaines, parks and close to the Prairie Lakes Community Center, this home has it all!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475160616 Listed on: 07/15/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172544
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,218
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 88x141
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Heated Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,223 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch
Schools
- Forest Elementary School
- Algonquin Middle School
- Maine West High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Two Heating Systems
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2021
Sold by
Focht Michelle and Monti Michelle
Bought by
Focht Michelle and Mckeogh John
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 19, 2011
Sold by
Dornseif William J and Dornseif Jodi A
Bought by
Monti Michelle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 16, 1996
Sold by
Ruge William E
Bought by
Diorio Jodi A and Dornseif William J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,800
Interest Rate
7.93%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focht Michelle | -- | -- | |
| Monti Michelle | $540,000 | None Available | |
| Diorio Jodi A | $142,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hornish Stephanie | $80,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Focht Michelle | $120,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Monti Michelle | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William J | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William J | $394,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Diorio Jodi A | $310,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William J | $277,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William J | $277,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William J | $259,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dornseif William | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Diorio Jodi A | $127,800 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2022 09/28/22 | Sold | $620,000 | +1.8% | $192 / Sq Ft |
| 08/01/2022 08/01/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2022 07/15/22 | For Sale | $609,000 | -- | $189 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,254 | $46,000 | $9,372 | $36,628 |
| 2023 | $10,956 | $46,000 | $9,372 | $36,628 |
| 2022 | $10,956 | $46,000 | $9,372 | $36,628 |
| 2021 | $9,306 | $33,606 | $7,497 | $26,109 |
| 2020 | $9,218 | $33,606 | $7,497 | $26,109 |
| 2019 | $10,968 | $44,183 | $7,497 | $36,686 |
| 2018 | $10,310 | $37,911 | $6,560 | $31,351 |
| 2017 | $10,146 | $37,911 | $6,560 | $31,351 |
| 2016 | $9,841 | $37,911 | $6,560 | $31,351 |
| 2015 | $13,137 | $46,077 | $5,623 | $40,454 |
| 2014 | $12,876 | $46,077 | $5,623 | $40,454 |
| 2013 | $12,538 | $46,077 | $5,623 | $40,454 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Stacey Corcoran
Seller's Agent in 2022
Stacey Corcoran
Coldwell Banker Realty
(847) 609-9506
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Bradley Slater
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Bradley Slater
@ Properties
(818) 272-1005
5 in this area
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11458546
APN: 09-17-311-017-0000
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