NOT LISTED FOR SALE

149 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $491,000 - $630,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,670 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 2, 2021

Last sale price $417,000 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,725 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

A beautiful Arts and Crafts Bungalow on a double lot in an ideal Forest Park location. Just two blocks from Madison Street, this 3 bedrooms 1 bath home lives large. Inviting front porch, cozy entry and living room, beamed ceiling dining room, and large kitchen with eating and work area. The spacious mudroom off the new rear deck is a great space to "drop" everything. Huge yard with mature landscaping and new privacy fence. Updated bathroom on the main floor with new plumbing into the spacious attic if the next buyer wishes to utilize this awesome space. One-level living offers a great condo alternative. Dry basement with sump pump and flood control. Walking to both downtown Oak Park and Forst Park, the blue and green lines, and metra.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Nowicki

Ideal Location Oak Park RE Listed on: 05/24/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Eiger

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475149933

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,659

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 8,908 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x135
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,670 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Grant-White Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso East High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,659

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

8,908 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1670
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Finished,Interior Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Radiators
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Grant-White 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2045
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X135
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9659.28
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Nowicki
Ideal Location Oak Park RE
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Eiger
Coldwell Banker Realty
Sold Price
$417,000
Current Estimated Value
$542,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$270,295
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$272,585

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2014
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
$256,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
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
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
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
$417,000 Prairie Title
$285,000 Chicago Title
$177,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $300,000
Previous Owner $256,500
Previous Owner $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Sold $417,000 +4.5% $250 / Sq Ft
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $399,000 -- $239 / 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 $9,517 $35,000 $8,910 $26,090
2024 $9,517 $35,000 $8,910 $26,090
2023 $11,558 $35,000 $8,910 $26,090
2022 $11,558 $35,669 $5,792 $29,877
2021 $11,009 $35,667 $5,791 $29,876
2020 $11,671 $38,281 $5,791 $32,490
2019 $9,659 $30,862 $5,791 $25,071
2018 $9,458 $30,862 $5,791 $25,071
2017 $9,271 $30,862 $5,791 $25,071
2016 $8,823 $27,118 $5,346 $21,772
2015 $9,566 $27,118 $5,346 $21,772
2014 $8,496 $27,118 $5,346 $21,772
2013 $8,160 $27,861 $5,346 $22,515
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Nowicki

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Nowicki

    Ideal Location Oak Park RE

    (312) 925-0807

    80 Total Sales

    Michael Nowicki
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Stephanie Eiger

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11077399

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-420-011-0000

Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

149 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL

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