$340,000
SOLD JAN 23, 2025

1046 Troost Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

2 Beds
2 Baths
720 Sq Ft
4,487 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$472 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this recently renovated 2+2 bedroom, 2-bathroom home that perfectly blends style, comfort, and modern technology. The main level features a large living / dining room, 2 spacious bedrooms, upgraded kitchen and renovated bathroom. The fully finished basement adds 2 additional bedrooms and a cozy rec room, offering plenty of flexibility for living or working spaces. The renovated main floor bath and brand-new basement bath include a modern design flair along with upgraded technology - like the Bluetooth-enabled, adjustable light exhaust fan in the main floor bathroom (singing in the shower has never been this fun!) -combining convenience with a touch of luxury. Central air conditioning ensures year-round comfort, keeping the home cool in the summer and efficient throughout the seasons. Situated on an exta-deep lot, the property provides endless possibilities for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings from your back deck. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and recreational areas (be sure to check out the amazing Forest Park Park District, just down the street!), this home is ready to welcome its new owners. Additional features include interior drain tile, a new tear-off roof, custom paint and backsplash, granite counters, gorgeous hardwood floors on the main level, new carpet in the basement, and more! Don't miss out-schedule a showing today and experience the charm and comfort this property has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

April Baker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475159541 Listed on: 12/10/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Binning

RE/MAX All Pro License #471006235

RE/MAX All Pro

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,116

Year Built

  • Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 25x179

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,116

Year Built

Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Deck, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Shakes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • High School: Proviso East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy
  • Elementary School #2: Field Stevenson Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25X179
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5115.62
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2024
Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Vondrasek Evan and Vondrasek Jennifer
Bought by
Madsen Tyler
Seller's Agent
April Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Tim Binning
RE/MAX All Pro
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.83%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$332,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,802
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.34%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$269,654
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$62,544

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2024
Sold by
Holden Laurel and Laurel Holden Trust
Bought by
Vondrasek Evan and Vondrasek Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2023
Sold by
Laurel Holden Trust
Bought by
Laurel Holden Trust and Holden

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2015
Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Johnsen Karen R and Johnsen Steven R
Bought by
Holden Laurel
Seller's Agent
Kerri Mahon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Coffey
Jack Carpenter Orgn.
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$121,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-10.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.82%
Original Mortgage
$96,800
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2008
Sold by
Bond Thomas J
Bought by
Bond Thomas J and Johnsen Karen R
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $340,000 Chicago Title
Deed $230,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $121,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $272,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $172,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $96,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Sold $340,000 -2.8% $472 / Sq Ft
12/21/2024 12/21/24 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Price Changed $349,900 0.0% $486 / Sq Ft
12/10/2024 12/10/24 For Sale $349,900 +189.2% $486 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $121,000 -10.3% $168 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2015 02/20/15 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2015 02/11/15 Price Changed $134,900 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
02/11/2015 02/11/15 For Sale $134,900 +8.9% $187 / Sq Ft
01/24/2015 01/24/15 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2015 01/21/15 For Sale $123,900 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
01/14/2015 01/14/15 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2015 01/06/15 For Sale $123,900 -- $172 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,116 $23,000 $3,356 $19,644
2024 $5,116 $23,000 $3,356 $19,644
2023 $5,773 $23,000 $3,356 $19,644
2022 $5,773 $19,527 $2,573 $16,954
2021 $5,514 $19,527 $2,573 $16,954
2020 $5,449 $19,527 $2,573 $16,954
2019 $5,015 $17,673 $2,349 $15,324
2018 $6,095 $17,673 $2,349 $15,324
2017 $5,961 $17,673 $2,349 $15,324
2016 $5,058 $14,115 $2,125 $11,990
2015 $4,979 $14,115 $2,125 $11,990
2014 $4,885 $14,115 $2,125 $11,990
2013 $5,712 $17,661 $2,125 $15,536
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12213712

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-13-312-006-0000