NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1235 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Forest Park Area

Estimated Value: $358,000 - $450,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2022

Last sale price $352,900 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,953 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Fenced Yard
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2022

Multiple Offers Received - Highest and Best Due by 8pm Thursday (7/14). Updated to be what this perfect example of a three bedroom, two bath split-level mid-century modern home always wanted to be! Large open concept main floor with flowing living spaces, vaulted ceilings, and impeccable finishes. Upstairs provides three bedrooms and a newly refinished full bath with tub while the lower level offers a large family room, second refinished bath with shower, and a large laundry/utility room. Great light throughout! Step out to the large, fenced in backyard with newer two car garage with 'party door' for extra entertaining space. New copper plumbing throughout and new electrical in kitchen and baths as of 2018. Full list of rehab and updates provided in drop down menu. Walk to the blue line and easy access to I-290.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Kasper

Compass License #475146171 Listed on: 07/12/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Dudek

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Shapiro

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475126467

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1961 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30x125x37x125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Location

  • Property is near park

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

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,512

Year Built

Built in 1961 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

4,487 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: English
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1550
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1550
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1550
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30X125X37X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6511.54
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2022
Closed on
Aug 13, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Richard Kasper
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Shapiro
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$352,900
Premium/Discount to List
$27,900
8.58%
Current Estimated Value
$401,074

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,174
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$257,744
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$143,330

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2018
Closed on
Jun 4, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Dudek
Compass
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$237,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.84%
Original Mortgage
$225,625
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,310
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$353,000 None Listed On Document
$237,500 First American Title
$223,000 Chicago Title Land Trust Co
-- 1St American Title
-- 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $272,000
Previous Owner $225,625
Closed $216,310
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Sold $352,900 +8.6% $228 / Sq Ft
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2022 07/12/22 For Sale $325,000 +36.8% $210 / Sq Ft
06/12/2018 06/12/18 Sold $237,500 +1.1% $229 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/04/2018 05/04/18 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2018 04/30/18 For Sale $235,000 -- $227 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $9,011 $30,000 $3,375 $26,625
2024 $9,011 $30,000 $3,375 $26,625
2023 $6,921 $30,000 $3,375 $26,625
2022 $6,921 $22,732 $2,588 $20,144
2021 $6,605 $22,730 $2,587 $20,143
2020 $6,512 $22,730 $2,587 $20,143
2019 $7,533 $21,393 $2,362 $19,031
2018 $6,193 $21,393 $2,362 $19,031
2017 $6,077 $21,393 $2,362 $19,031
2016 $5,642 $18,240 $2,137 $16,103
2015 $5,509 $18,240 $2,137 $16,103
2014 $5,424 $18,240 $2,137 $16,103
2013 $5,257 $18,883 $2,137 $16,746
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Richard Kasper

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Richard Kasper

    Compass

    (312) 733-7201

    287 Total Sales

    Richard Kasper
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Elizabeth Dudek

    Compass

    (312) 733-7201

    42 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Dudek
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  • Laurie Shapiro

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Laurie Shapiro

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 203-3614

    58 Total Sales

    Laurie Shapiro
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  • Tabitha Murphy

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Tabitha Murphy

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 674-7081

    389 Total Sales

    Tabitha Murphy
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  • Crystal Rodriguez

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Crystal Rodriguez

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 703-0107

    92 Total Sales

    Crystal Rodriguez
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11462178

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-24-203-038-0000

Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

1235 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL

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