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4 beds2,700 sqft$128/sqft
159 Downing Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1969Year Built
$128/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous! Custom Raised Ranch with over 2,700 sq. ft of living space. This 4-bedroom, 3 bath home has a bright, open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining! Master bedroom addition with vaulted ceiling and full bath, two additional bedrooms, and full bath on main level. Large kitchen recently updated with new flooring, granite counters, custom back splash and stainless appliances, includes a breakfast room, with vaulted ceiling, and sliding glass doors leading to deck and beautiful, fenced back...Fabulous! Custom Raised Ranch with over 2,700 sq. ft of living space. This 4-bedroom, 3 bath home has a bright, open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining! Master bedroom addition with vaulted ceiling and full bath, two additional bedrooms, and full bath on main level. Large kitchen recently updated with new flooring, granite counters, custom back splash and stainless appliances, includes a breakfast room, with vaulted ceiling, and sliding glass doors leading to deck and beautiful, fenced back yard. Spacious walk-out lower level with bedroom and full bath for possible in-law suite. This home also features hardwood and ceramic flooring, an oversized two car garage, newer garage door, siding and windows. The home has many recent updates to include bathrooms, fresh paint, crown moldings, wood blinds, newer HVAC and New 75G H202 HTR. move right in and have room to grow. This is a must see.
  • Listed by: David 847.208.4500 dave@daveshouses.com • Homesmart Connect LLC
Listing closed: 06/05/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09898524

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Median sold price

$459,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Buffalo Grove, IL

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Property Information for 159 Downing Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,178 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / Raised Ranch
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Buffalo Grove
  • Subdivision: CAMBRIDGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
  • Township: WHEELING
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 21
  • Elementary School: BOOTH TARKINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHO
  • Jr High Middle School: JACK LONDON MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School District: 214
  • High School: WHEELING HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 21
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Deck, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Raised Ranch
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 7245 SQ FT
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 17
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 16
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA, Cash
  • Photos Count: 17
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 03-29-2018
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: All
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: All
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Window Treatments: All
  • Family Room Dimensions: 25X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
  • Kitchen Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: All
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: All
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X15
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: Blinds
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: Blinds
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 12X12
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 8X8
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 28X12
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 12X12

Property History for 159 Downing Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2018

Sold

MRED #09898524

$346,000
May 31, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623579559

$348,000

-0.1% / yr

Apr 10, 2018

Pending

MRED #09898524

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2018

Sold

MRED #09898524

$346,000
05/31/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623579559

$348,000

-0.1% / yr

04/10/2018

Pending

MRED #09898524

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Downing Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,521Additions$22,480Total$29,001
Tax Record2023$9,426 ($785 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,383 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,383 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,245 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968CountyCOOKAPN03-09-118-013

Schools near 159 Downing Road

This home is within Wheeling Central Consolidated School District 21.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Booth Tarkington Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jack London Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wheeling High School
Public9 to 12

Vanguard School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Downing Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
$346,000
4
2,700
7,405
$390,000
4
2,046
7,492
$472,000
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2,639
7,492
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1,360
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1,350
6,800

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