5045 Crain Street

Local assessors in Skokie, IL have categorized 5045 Crain Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1953 and is 71 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 7,436 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 1,250 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 600 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a bungalow style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 5 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there is one full bathroom. There is also a partial bathroom. This is a single story home so it's perfect for folks who don't want to have to climb stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 5045 Crain Street has a total of 1,094 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a detached garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with masonry control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C. The building has a roof that is made of asphalt. Lots of masonry were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a heating system is the primary heating source. There is a single fireplace in the home which may result in additional cleaning fees for the homeowner. The property was last sold in Nov 6, 2023 for $480,000. That's $438.76 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Oct 14, 2021 for $368,500. 5045 Crain Street was last assessed in 2023. The total value of the property was assessed at $32,000. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $9,667. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $22,333. The total assessed value for this property is less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $8,909. As you can see, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a home. For example, have you evaluated your own Debt-To-Income ratio (DTI) and understood how this may impact the number of loan options you have access to? Don't worry, we'll cover the basics such as what a DTI ratio is, how to calculate yours, what most lenders consider to be an ideal ratio, and also provide our tips on how you can improve your score if it is on the higher side. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.