NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 Forest Ave Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Estimated Value: $401,128 - $468,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
$222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2020

Last sale price $298,900 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,012/month

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Heated Floors
  • Den
  • May Whitney Elementary School Rated A
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 3-minute walk to Breezewald Park

About This Home

As of April 2020

You will Fall in Love when you open the front door of this beauty-walking distance to the Lake! This home is tastefully appointed with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, freshly painted in neutral grey and white tones. Pristine Condition! Nothing to do but move in. LOW TAXES! Entire 1st Floor has REAL Hardwood Floors, Open layout with Large Family Room and Dining Room with Sliding Glass Door to the patio. Kitchen (Updated in '14) with tons of cabinets and countertop space. Custom Backsplash. NEWER Stainless Steel Appliances. We loved having the Room for Island or you can use the Open Space for the whole family to join in the cooking. Private Den with sliding glass door to the back yard. Perfect for home office or activity room. Features a Chalk wall which you will love. (Or we can paint it for you in any color you choose) Wait till you see the Second Floor! Master Bedroom is beautiful with 2 closets (walk in closet and wall closet) and Custom Blinds. Master Bathroom ('17) is a Dream! You will feel like you are at a private spa with heated floors, glass and shower enclosure and dual sinks. 2nd Bedroom features our beautiful REAL Hardwood Floors and an entire wall of Custom Build in Storage. WOW! This would be a great guest room or a crafters dream. Stairs, Hallway and 2nd Floor Bedrooms have Mohawk Carpet ('18) with upgraded padding. Entire Home has new Lighting ('19), AC ('14). Roof ('17), French Drainage System ('14), Heated Garage Finished ('15) with Epoxy Floors. This home has storage Galore! Crawl Space spans the entire length of the house and is encapsulated! Plus, Storage above Garage. A GREAT VALUE PRICE! LOW TAXES! NEW can lights on the first floor. Professionally landscaped yard with Sprinkler System, French Drainage System, Beautiful Flower Beds, Large Concrete Patio. One block away from the lake/beach, parks. Near shops, downtown, library and schools. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Delia Ordeanu

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Listed on: 01/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandra Ardon

Su Familia Real Estate Inc License #475178300

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,576

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1969 | 2014

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Den
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Shower Body Spray

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $6,100 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,576

Year Built | Renovated

1969 | 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1912
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1969
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 1912
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Softener Owned
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, TV-Dish, Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Basement: Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1912
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1912
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1912
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: W (West), Lake/Water
  • Acreage: 0.1515

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 95
  • Elementary School: May Whitney Elementary School
  • Middle School: Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
  • High School: Lake Zurich High School
  • Junior High Dist: 95

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X120
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 14173080040000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6154.89

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2020
Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Ordeanu Allen A and Ordeanu Delia M
Bought by
Kahler Maria
Seller's Agent
Delia Ordeanu
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sandra Ardon
Su Familia Real Estate Inc
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$298,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-6.56%
Total Days on Market
81
Current Estimated Value
$425,282

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$251,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2018
Sold by
Ordeanu Allen and Ordeanu Delia
Bought by
Ordeanu Allen A and Ordeanu Della M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2014
Closed on
Jan 15, 2015
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Ordeanu Allen and Ordeanu Delia
Seller's Agent
Cornelia Wismer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Romulus Olariu
Royal Service Realty CMP
List Price
$297,500
Sold Price
$281,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,500
-5.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.37%
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2007
Sold by
Harris Na
Bought by
Schweda John P and Schweda Kathryn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1998
Sold by
Swick Robert B and Swick Janet G
Bought by
Harris Bank Barrington and Trust #11-5413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.24%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kahler Maria $305,000 Fidelity National Title
Ordeanu Allen A -- None Available
Ordeanu Allen $281,000 Multiple
Schweda John P $270,000 None Available
Harris Bank Barrington $163,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kahler Maria T $256,000
Closed Kahler Maria $251,000
Previous Owner Ordeanu Allen $276,000
Previous Owner Schweda John P $250,000
Previous Owner Harris Bank Barrington $150,000
Previous Owner Harris Bank Barrington $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2020 04/20/20 Sold $298,900 -2.0% $156 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Price Changed $305,000 -3.2% $160 / Sq Ft
03/05/2020 03/05/20 Price Changed $315,000 -1.5% $165 / Sq Ft
02/21/2020 02/21/20 For Sale $319,900 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
02/15/2020 02/15/20 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2020 01/02/20 For Sale $319,900 +13.8% $167 / Sq Ft
01/21/2015 01/21/15 Sold $281,000 -5.5% $141 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2014 11/26/14 For Sale $297,500 -- $149 / 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
2024 $7,576 $114,683 $15,382 $99,301
2023 $6,227 $104,302 $13,990 $90,312
2022 $6,227 $85,037 $14,405 $70,632
2021 $6,006 $82,858 $14,036 $68,822
2020 $5,898 $82,858 $14,036 $68,822
2019 $5,809 $82,136 $13,914 $68,222
2018 $6,112 $86,424 $14,255 $72,169
2017 $6,069 $85,382 $14,083 $71,299
2016 $5,945 $82,678 $13,637 $69,041
2015 $5,871 $78,749 $12,989 $65,760
2014 $6,410 $78,798 $14,374 $64,424
2012 $6,090 $78,964 $14,404 $64,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10600162

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-17-308-004