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Sold on 07/23/2018
Samantha Oliver of Redfin Corporation
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966 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

$140,000

Last sold 07/23/2018 after 74 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2.1

    bath

  • 1,836

    Sqft ($76/Sqft)

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About 966 Howard Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1949
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,301 Sqft
Property description
Motivated sellers, Bring all offers, sellers are relocating! Only 1 block away from Lake Opeka. Great property for remodelers or savvy handyman. Newly installed laminate wood floors. Large bright and sunny family room with slider doors leading to a huge yard! Newer furnace and brand new hot water heater. Property sold as-is.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Samantha Oliver
Listing Office - Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09943986 • last updated 8 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
MLS # 9943986
Type Detached Single
SqFt 1836
Property Tax $ 5432.82
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1949
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Combined W/ FamRm
Basement Crawl, None
Total # of Rooms 8
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Galley, Pantry-Closet
Other Room(s) Eating Area
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Dishwasher
Fireplace Other, Gas Logs
Interior Features Wood Laminate Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Patio, Storage Shed
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Aluminum Siding
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Desc Space/s, Off Street, Side Apron
# Parking Spaces 2, 2
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Features Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Pond/Lake, Dock Community, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Subdivision OAKTON GARDENS
County Cook
Elementary School PLAINFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
High School MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Directions Lee St. Between Touhy & Oakton To Howard. West 1 Block From Lake Opeka On N. Side
APN 9291010440000
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  • Aug 2018
    Public Records
  • Aug 6, 2018 Sold
    $140,000
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09943986
  • Jul 23, 2018 Sold
    $140,000 (-12.5%)
  • Jun 15, 2018 Active
    —
  • Jun 7, 2018 Price Change
    $160,000 (-8.6%)
  • May 29, 2018 Price Change
    $175,000 (-5.1%)
  • May 24, 2018 Price Change
    $184,500 (-6.6%)
  • May 10, 2018 Listed
    $197,500 (+36.2%)
  • Sep 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07746970
  • Sep 6, 2011 Sold
    $145,000 (-3.1%)
  • Mar 7, 2011 Listed
    $149,700 (-20.3%)
  • Feb 2011
    mls logo MLS # 07436415
  • Feb 25, 2011 Cancelled
    —
  • Feb 8, 2010 Listed
    $187,900 (-37.3%)
  • Feb 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07007937
  • Feb 19, 2009 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 28, 2008 Listed
    $299,500
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $3,995 -0.7%
    $26,000
  • 2022
    $4,023 -10.1%
    $26,000 +22.55%
  • 2021
    $4,474 -1.4%
    $21,216
  • 2020
    $4,536 -4.6%
    $21,216 -11.0%
  • 2019
    $4,754 -14.6%
    $23,839 +8.12%
  • 2018
    $5,566 +1.5%
    $22,048
  • 2017
    $5,486 +1.0%
    $22,048
  • 2016
    $5,433 -0.6%
    $22,048 +6.48%
  • 2015
    $5,467 +1.8%
    $20,707
  • 2014
    $5,368 +2.9%
    —
  • 2013
    $5,217
    —
  • 966 Howard Ave
    $140K
  • Oakton Gardens
    —
  • 60018
    $449K +2% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $357K -2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
960 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $494,000 3/2 1,945 0.01
972 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $499,000 4/2 2,071 0.01
954 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $379,000 3/1 1,144 0.02
980 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $372,000 3/1 1,080 0.02
2001 Eastview Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $488,000 4/2 1,816 0.03
1975 Webster Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $419,000 3/2 1,200 0.03
988 Howard Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $475,000 3/1 1,388 0.03
2009 Eastview Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018 $430,000 3/1 1,308 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
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