NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1407 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $314,000 - $360,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,024 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2019

Last sale price $217,500 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,337/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Jaycee Park

About This Home

As of September 2019

Great location! About a mile south of downtown Des Plaines and all its amenities! Lots of beautiful homes in the neighborhood and close to parks! Home boasts a beautiful 3 car garage with loft space. Plenty of natural light, all closets on first floor are cedar and a large cedar closet in the basement, a functional and flexible floor plan, additional rec space with wet bar in the basement. Furnace and hot water heater-6yrs old, roof (house and garage)-7yrs old, washer and dryer-2yrs old, newer windows, two brand new sump pumps. Home has great bones but needs some TLC.

Last Listed By

Sarah Kazarian

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475180988 Listed on: 08/08/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,380

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Space is Owned
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,380

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1024
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 524
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 2048
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 11X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1024
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1524
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1024
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1024
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.1584

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 10
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 7
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 105 X 66
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09204110280000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5271.54

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2019
Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Rowitz Louis and Rowitz Esther
Bought by
Ring Nancy B
Seller's Agent
Sarah Kazarian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Goehner
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$249,500
Sold Price
$217,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,000
-12.83%
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$337,572

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2010
Sold by
Rubey James K and Rubey Julie A
Bought by
Rubey Julie and Rowitz Louis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,763
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ring Nancy B $217,500 Chicago Title Company
Rubey Julie -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rubey Julie $189,763
Previous Owner Rubey James K $130,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $217,500 -9.2% $212 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Price Changed $239,500 -4.0% $234 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 For Sale $249,500 -- $244 / 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 $5,380 $25,013 $5,521 $19,492
2023 $5,380 $25,013 $5,521 $19,492
2022 $5,380 $25,013 $5,521 $19,492
2021 $5,230 $21,011 $4,485 $16,526
2020 $5,224 $21,011 $4,485 $16,526
2019 $5,360 $23,346 $4,485 $18,861
2018 $5,348 $21,319 $3,968 $17,351
2017 $5,272 $21,319 $3,968 $17,351
2016 $5,230 $21,319 $3,968 $17,351
2015 $5,365 $20,371 $3,450 $16,921
2014 $5,268 $20,371 $3,450 $16,921
2013 $5,120 $20,371 $3,450 $16,921
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10479483

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-411-028-0000