$74,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2020

131 Forest Ave Unit B Fox Lake, IL 60020

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
$223/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$67 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2020

Great 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in Hidden Glen. Each bedroom has it's own private deck and real hardwood floors. Semi-private patio on ground level. The area is surrounded by lakes in a resort like setting. Great summer home or perfect for the savvy investor looking for a solid turn-key rental, past tenant was paying 1050.00. Park, playground, pool and community deck on the lake for summer fun. Freshly painted, NEW washer and dryer. Newer furnace, AC and hot water heater. Just ready for you to move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Zurick

Vylla Home License #471009163 Listed on: 07/21/2020

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Long

Vylla Home License #475183992

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Duhig

Baird & Warner License #475127421

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,983

Year Built

  • 1978

HOA Fees

  • $223 per month

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Additional Features

  • Den
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,983

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$223 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1978
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 3rd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1100

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 55
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Park/Playground, Pool-Outdoors
  • Assessment Includes: Parking, Common Insurance, Pool, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 672
  • Assessment Association Fees: 223
  • Management Phone: 800-901-5431

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Westward360

Schools

  • School District: 124
  • High School: Grant Community High School
  • Junior High Dist: 114

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 05033001400000

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 4
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1742.52

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2020
Closed on
Sep 12, 2020
Sold by
Gentile Michael and Gentile Cynthia
Bought by
Ruff Maurice R
Seller's Agent
Dawn Zurick
Vylla Home
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Duhig
Baird & Warner
List Price
$83,900
Sold Price
$74,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-11.8%
Current Estimated Value
$143,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Hecht Jacqueline L
Bought by
Gentile Michael and Gentile Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Vecellio
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Zurick
Vylla Home
List Price
$60,000
Sold Price
$54,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-10%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1996
Sold by
Bryant Kenneth C
Bought by
Hecht Jacqueline L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,400
Interest Rate
8.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1996
Sold by
Hajduk Amy C
Bought by
Bryant Kenneth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
Sold by
Brown Paul and Brown Susan J
Bought by
Bryant Kenneth C and Hajduk Amy C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,800
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $74,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Warranty Deed $54,000 Greater Illinois Title Co
Warranty Deed $59,500 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $33,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $86,250 New Conventional
Closed $64,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $44,330 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $54,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $16,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $53,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $5,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $56,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $48,800 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Sold $74,000 -5.7% $67 / Sq Ft
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 Price Changed $78,500 -3.1% $71 / Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Price Changed $81,000 -3.5% $74 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 For Sale $83,900 +55.4% $76 / Sq Ft
10/31/2016 10/31/16 Sold $54,000 -10.0% $49 / Sq Ft
10/03/2016 10/03/16 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 For Sale $60,000 +11.1% $55 / Sq Ft
05/01/2016 05/01/16 Off Market $54,000 -- --
04/18/2016 04/18/16 For Sale $60,000 -- $55 / 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 $2,983 $39,483 $3,365 $36,118
2023 $2,559 $33,996 $3,171 $30,825
2022 $2,559 $28,129 $2,133 $25,996
2021 $2,019 $21,551 $2,011 $19,540
2020 $1,824 $19,152 $1,982 $17,170
2019 $1,743 $18,366 $1,901 $16,465
2018 $1,075 $11,215 $1,414 $9,801
2017 $1,051 $10,366 $1,307 $9,059
2016 $1,061 $9,480 $1,195 $8,285
2015 $1,012 $8,846 $1,115 $7,731
2014 $913 $7,994 $1,063 $6,931
2012 $1,051 $7,392 $1,109 $6,283
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10789852

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-03-300-140