Seller's Agent in 2025
Paula Joyce
@ Properties
(847) 509-0200
40 Total Sales
974 S 2nd Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016
Estimated Value: $444,881 - $495,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,682
Sq Ft
$277/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Property is near park
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Maine West High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
About This Home
As of May 2025**MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. BEST & FINAL DUE MONDAY, 4/28/25 AT NOON CST** Welcome to this delightful Cape Cod-style home that blends vintage character with modern updates for today. From the inviting front porch & arched entryways to the sunfilled interior, this home is full of warmth and charm. On the main floor, you'll fall in love with the remodeled Kitchen, featuring crisp white cabinetry, sleek backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a classic farm sink, and a window overlooking the park...perfect for keeping an eye on the kids while they play. The Kitchen has granite countertops & large breakfast bar with an open concept into the Dining Area, with room for the whole family to gather. The gracious Living Room, complete with a bayed window & built-ins, is the ideal setting for movie nights & quiet evenings in. A versatile Home Office or 4th Bedroom and a stylish, updated Full Bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs, the spacious Primary Suite is your private retreat, offering a Walk-In Closet and room for a home office if desired. Two additional bedrooms boast charm and character, and the remodeled full bathroom is a showstopper with subway tile, a sleek glass shower door, marble hex tile flooring, and a handsome vanity. The Walk-Out Basement is full of potential...currently used as a home gym and workshop, but easily transformable into additional living space. Right off of the Kitchen, is a French door onto the fabulous screened-in porch, overlooking the fenced backyard...a perfect spot to relax and entertain. Extras abound, including hardwood floors throughout, many newer windows, a 1.5-car garage with an expanded driveway (great for basketball games!), a large yard with a firepit for summer nights, and a flower bed ready for your summer planting. Perennial blooms surround the property making it a true standout on a lovely block. All of this next door to an awesome newer tot lot, where the kids play & families gather. A prime location...close to downtown, shopping, dining, and amenities you'll enjoy for years to come. Don't miss your chance to call this charming home your own!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129538 Listed on: 04/25/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,249
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x140
Parking
- 1.5 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,682 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
- Laundry Chute
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Shed
Location
- Property is near park
Schools
- Forest Elementary School
- Algonquin Middle School
- Maine West High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paula Joyce
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christine Bong
Baird & Warner
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
12.78%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
0.0699%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
0.0362%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 2, 2015
Closed on
Jul 16, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Megan Hancock
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Paula Joyce
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$314,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.64%
Original Mortgage
$251,920
Interest Rate
0.0362%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,800
Interest Rate
0.0633%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $450,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| -- | First American Title | ||
| $315,000 | Old Republic Natl Title Ins | ||
| $326,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $405,000 | ||
| Closed | $250,000 | ||
| Closed | $251,920 | ||
| Closed | $260,800 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Sold | $450,000 | +12.8% | $268 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | For Sale | $399,000 | +26.7% | $237 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/22/2015 07/22/15 | Sold | $314,900 | 0.0% | $191 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/03/2015 06/03/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/02/2015 06/02/15 | For Sale | $314,900 | -- | $191 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,249 | $35,000 | $6,300 | $28,700 |
| 2024 | $6,249 | $27,017 | $5,250 | $21,767 |
| 2023 | $6,510 | $27,017 | $5,250 | $21,767 |
| 2022 | $6,510 | $28,719 | $5,250 | $23,469 |
| 2021 | $5,707 | $21,896 | $4,200 | $17,696 |
| 2020 | $6,869 | $25,831 | $4,200 | $21,631 |
| 2019 | $7,431 | $31,041 | $4,200 | $26,841 |
| 2018 | $5,818 | $22,890 | $3,675 | $19,215 |
| 2017 | $5,733 | $22,890 | $3,675 | $19,215 |
| 2016 | $8,068 | $31,531 | $3,675 | $27,856 |
| 2015 | $5,772 | $21,716 | $3,150 | $18,566 |
| 2014 | $5,667 | $21,716 | $3,150 | $18,566 |
| 2013 | $5,508 | $21,716 | $3,150 | $18,566 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Paula Joyce
-
Christine Bong
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christine Bong
Baird Warner
(847) 624-4693
34 Total Sales
-
Megan Hancock
Seller's Agent in 2015
Megan Hancock
@ Properties
(847) 797-0200
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12346455
APN: 09-20-109-024-0000
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