Seller's Agent in 2020
Laurie Christofano
RE/MAX
(630) 248-1976
10 in this area
101 Total Sales
121 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
Estimated Value: $495,000 - $655,000
4
Beds
4
Baths
1,971
Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Walk-In Pantry
- Fenced Yard
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Detached Garage
About This Home
As of July 2020Incredible buy in north Forest Park! This darling home is deceptively spacious. Completely rehabbed in 2004, it offers the charm of a historic home with all of the modern amenities you'd want! Flexible first floor layout features a huge enclosed front porch, original hardwood floors, cozy home office, formal living & dining rooms, bedroom / play room / 2nd office space with industrial sliding barn doors, full bath, and updated kitchen w/ granite counters, newer stainless appliances, gorgeous carrera marble herringbone backsplash, huge island / breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, & space for either a table or small family room set-up, as well as a laundry room right off the kitchen. Sliding glass doors take you out to the private backyard oasis complete with a paver patio & pergola, 2 car garage, gardening area & green space. Upstairs you'll find the large master suite with walk-in closet & private bath, along with 2 add'l bedrooms & hall bath. Tricked out, finished basement (with drain tile & sump pump!) has a modern industrial feel with distressed wood-look laminate floors and exposed ceilings w/ can lighting, 1/2 bath, large family room / media room w/ wet bar & beverage fridge, work room, & plenty of storage. There's even a door right out to the backyard, inside which is a mudroom area with cool metal lockers. A+ location close to CTA Green Line & all the downtowns (Forest Park, Oak Park & River Forest). So many recent updates! Nothing to do but move in!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX In The Village License #475137664 Listed on: 03/19/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,718
Year Built | Renovated
- 1908 | 2004
Lot Details
- 4,356
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- Wet Bar
- Bar Fridge
- Skylights
- Workroom
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Walk-In Pantry
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Bar Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Two Heating Systems
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Fenced Yard
- Property is near a bus stop
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- $1,825 Seller Concession
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Schumaier Carl S and Schumaier Lindsay R
Bought by
Zinsmeister Kevin and Zinsmeister Maureen
Seller's Agent
Laurie Christofano
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Mike McElroy
Kale Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-8.08%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,626
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Compton Glenn M and Compton Mary Lou
Bought by
Schumaier Carl S and Schumaier Lindsay R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2002
Sold by
Compton Glenn M
Bought by
Compton Glenn M and Hamburger Mary Lou
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Digieso Gregory Vincent and Digieso Karla
Bought by
Compton Glen M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,700
Interest Rate
6.99%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 1997
Sold by
Kloess Fritz A and Kloess Grayce A
Bought by
Digieso Gregory Vincent and Digieso Karla Jo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
10.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinsmeister Kevin | $455,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Schumaier Carl S | $440,000 | Multiple | |
| Compton Glenn M | -- | Ticor Title Insurance Compan | |
| Compton Glen M | $146,000 | -- | |
| Digieso Gregory Vincent | $135,000 | Prairie Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Zinsmeister Kevin | $364,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schumaier Carl S | $370,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Compton Glenn M | $224,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Compton Glen M | $138,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Digieso Gregory Vincent | $74,000 | |
| Closed | Digieso Gregory Vincent | $65,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2020 07/31/20 | Sold | $455,000 | -4.2% | $231 / Sq Ft |
| 05/22/2020 05/22/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2020 04/21/20 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -4.0% | $241 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2020 03/19/20 | For Sale | $495,000 | -- | $251 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,718 | $39,000 | $4,455 | $34,545 |
| 2023 | $9,529 | $39,000 | $4,455 | $34,545 |
| 2022 | $9,529 | $30,008 | $2,896 | $27,112 |
| 2021 | $10,216 | $30,007 | $2,895 | $27,112 |
| 2020 | $8,926 | $30,007 | $2,895 | $27,112 |
| 2019 | $9,889 | $31,514 | $2,895 | $28,619 |
| 2018 | $9,683 | $31,514 | $2,895 | $28,619 |
| 2017 | $9,697 | $32,125 | $2,895 | $29,230 |
| 2016 | $6,876 | $21,685 | $2,673 | $19,012 |
| 2015 | $6,724 | $21,685 | $2,673 | $19,012 |
| 2014 | $6,616 | $21,685 | $2,673 | $19,012 |
| 2013 | $8,081 | $27,616 | $2,673 | $24,943 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laurie Christofano
-
Kyra Pych
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Kyra Pych
RE/MAX
(708) 648-0451
14 in this area
111 Total Sales
-
Mike McElroy
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Mike McElroy
Kale Realty
(312) 561-4080
1 in this area
83 Total Sales
-
Brendan O'Donnell
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Brendan O'Donnell
Century 21 Circle
(312) 685-1263
73 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD10672917
APN: 15-12-412-016-0000
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