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  • $551,400

    961 S 2nd Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016

    4beds
    2,400sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1931
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $551,400 Zestimate®
    $230/sqft
    $3,920 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $551,400

    $524,000 - $584,000

    $3,920/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Living areaFireplaceNew carpetingNew ac

    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.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0920110003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1931

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Plaines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $230/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $346,040

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/8/2021Sold$425,000+6.5%$177/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11203304 Report a problem
    8/31/2021Contingent$399,000$166/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11203304 Report a problem
    8/28/2021Listed for sale$399,000$166/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11203304 Report a problem
    7/30/2021Pending sale$399,000$166/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #11164985 Report a problem
    7/29/2021Contingent$399,000$166/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11164985 Report a problem
    7/22/2021Listed for sale$399,000$166/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11164985 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $34,604
    2023$8,249 +2.8%$34,604
    2022$8,024 -14.6%$34,604 +13.3%
    2021$9,392 +1.7%$30,555
    2020$9,234 +1.1%$30,555 -10%
    2019$9,137 +23.5%$33,951 +37.2%
    2018$7,400 +1.8%$24,745
    2017$7,270 +5.7%$24,745
    2016$6,876 +37.8%$24,745 +17.8%
    2015$4,989 -19.7%$21,000
    2014$6,215 +2.6%$21,000
    2013$6,060 +3.7%$21,000 -23.6%
    2012$5,846 +0.8%$27,494
    2011$5,798 +10.8%$27,494
    2010$5,235 -11.1%$27,494 -18.3%
    2009$5,891 +11.9%$33,646 -12%
    2008$5,264 +13.6%$38,235
    2007$4,635 +17.2%$38,235 +38.2%
    2006$3,956 +8%$27,670
    2005$3,664 +6.8%$27,670
    2004$3,432 +4.2%$27,670 +30%
    2003$3,295 +3%$21,280
    2002$3,199 +9.1%$21,280
    2001$2,932 +1.3%$21,280 +9.3%
    2000$2,894 $19,478
    1999$2,894 $19,478
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    Neighborhood: 60016

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