u/simply-cosmic

Hi everyone. We just purchased a new home and I’m trying to figure out the history. The deed shows a plat was recorded in 1976, neighbor says the house was built in 1978, public records show an effective year built of 1985, and built year of 1998. All MLS listings show 1998 as the year built. Online public records show no building permits for the property.

We are just trying to understand what would have led to all of these dates being so different. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Location: Illinois, US

My husband and I just closed on a new house yesterday that advertised a built date of 1998. He got to chatting with a neighbor this morning and come to find out it was actually built in 1978, a whopping 20 year difference. We immediately contacted our realtor and she’s reaching out to whoever she needs to on her end. I looked at our appraisal report and in the middle of the packet there’s a handwritten note by the appraiser stating the home is 49 years old. Obviously this discrepancy wasn’t noticed by anyone. I’m wondering if we have any recourse even though we’ve already closed on the property? To say we aren’t happy is an understatement. This isn’t buyers remorse, we were completely lied to by the sellers and listing agent.

I love getting downvoted for asking for advice lol

Edit to add that on our non-negotiable list when looking for a home one was a house 1990 or newer. We would not have purchased this home if we had known the correct built date.

Hi all! We are in the process of buying a home with an above ground pool. My son is 2.5 and can’t swim (we are starting swimming lessons in June). I’m wondering what some fun activities or toys we can get for him? We are NOT getting him a life vest or puddle jumper.