NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1522 Marengo Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Forest Park Area

Estimated Value: $374,109 - $482,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,523 Sq Ft
$270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2022

Last sale price $310,000 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,934 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Play Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • 3-minute walk to Reiger Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

There's No Place Like Home! Freshly painted traditional bungalow ready for its next owner. Hardwood floors throughout. Bright living room with separate dining room and 2 bedrooms round out the first floor. Kitchen features new Whirlpool oven with over range microwave and additional space for breakfast room or den area. Open staircase to 2nd floor master suite with newer hardwood floors (2010). Spacious master bedroom with additional area for sitting room and desk/office area. Full size master bath with whirlpool tub. Upstairs features 2 new Velux skylights (2021). High and dry finished basement with drain tile system (2009), 2 new sump pumps (2018) and 2 new battery back-ups (2020) -all serviced in Aug. 2021. Finished basement offers family room and additional office space. Lots of storage. 2.5 car garage with additional workroom space. New HVAC system 2020 (HVAC duct cleaning with W-UV - C light purifier system installed). New hot water heater (2019). Newer windows (2005) 2 blocks to Betsy Ross Elementary School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dorothy Gillian

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475141002 Listed on: 03/02/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Anna Gillian Cramer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475172711

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashlea Holland

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475157129

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 3,781 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 125

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,523 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Play Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

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
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Utility Building
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,131

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

3,781 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 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): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1523
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Play Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • OtherStructures: Utility Building(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • 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
  • Elementary School #2: Field Stevenson Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0868
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 125
  • 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: 7130.61
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

MLS Schools

  • Othr Public Sch: Proviso Math and Science Academy

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$411,027

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2022
Closed on
May 2, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dorothy Gillian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Ashlea Holland
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
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
$319,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2001
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
$132,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$310,000 Chicago Title
$319,000 Pntn
$172,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $294,500
Closed $319,000
Previous Owner $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Sold $310,000 -4.6% $204 / Sq Ft
03/06/2022 03/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2022 03/02/22 For Sale $325,000 -- $213 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $8,410 $28,000 $2,835 $25,165
2024 $8,410 $28,000 $2,835 $25,165
2023 $7,590 $28,000 $2,835 $25,165
2022 $7,590 $24,598 $2,174 $22,424
2021 $7,240 $24,596 $2,173 $22,423
2020 $7,131 $24,596 $2,173 $22,423
2019 $7,267 $24,069 $1,984 $22,085
2018 $7,116 $24,069 $1,984 $22,085
2017 $6,979 $24,069 $1,984 $22,085
2016 $7,308 $22,889 $1,795 $21,094
2015 $7,149 $22,889 $1,795 $21,094
2014 $7,033 $22,889 $1,795 $21,094
2013 $7,119 $24,640 $1,795 $22,845
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Dorothy Gillian

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Section Image
  • Anna Gillian Cramer

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Anna Gillian Cramer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (708) 426-4349

    125 Total Sales

    Anna Gillian Cramer
    Section Image
  • Ashlea Holland

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ashlea Holland

    @ Properties

    (312) 682-8500

    34 Total Sales

    Ashlea Holland
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11336546

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-24-215-012-0000

Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

1522 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.