$106,000
SOLD SEP 6, 2024

153 Forest Ave Unit D Fox Lake, IL 60020

1 Bed
1 Bath
330 Sq Ft
$168/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of September 2024

Great 2 story condo! Has everything you need! Includes: a first-floor patio, lovely balcony off the bedroom with sliding patio doors, oversized walk-in closet, washer/dryer in unit, dishwasher, 1 car garage (detached), with 1 outdoor assigned parking space. Close enough to walk to the lake, near town with great restaurants, commuter train and more. Come see this hidden gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Venus Cramer

Illinois Real Estate Partners License #475132521 Listed on: 07/22/2024

Illinois Real Estate Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Edyta Morawska

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475200421

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

HOA Fees

  • $168 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 330 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Grant Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 6 Units
  • Donna Bertalon Association, Phone Number (815) 814-7088
  • Property managed by Complete Management Solutions

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,856

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$168 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: G
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 330
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 660
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 109900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 168
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Complete Management Solutions
  • Management Contact Name: Donna Bertalon
  • Management Phone: 815-814-7088
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Other

Schools

  • High School: Grant Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 114

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1856
  • Tax Year: 2022

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2024
Closed on
Aug 26, 2024
Sold by
Mitchell Cory
Bought by
Storino Frank L
Seller's Agent
Venus Cramer
Illinois Real Estate Partners
Buyer's Agent
Edyta Morawska
HomeSmart Connect LLC
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$106,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.75%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$104,907

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,093
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.69%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2021
Closed on
Dec 16, 2021
Sold by
Stender Jr James A
Bought by
Mitchell Cory
Seller's Agent
Kasjana Zaluski
Results Realty USA
Buyer's Agent
Megan Liebetrau
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$73,500
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.09%
Original Mortgage
$56,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2006
Sold by
Jones Lisa Kay
Bought by
Stender James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,500
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2003
Sold by
Wu Jennifer and Faber Jennifer
Bought by
Favorite Walter and Favorite Lilia

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
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1996
Sold by
Langohr Maribeth E and Lahey Maribeth E
Bought by
Faber John and Faber Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,500
Interest Rate
8.07%
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 $106,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $70,000 Jelinek Julie Ann
Warranty Deed $80,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $61,000 Multiple
Warranty Deed $40,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $56,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $77,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $66,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $48,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $11,329 Unknown
Previous Owner $38,773 FHA
Previous Owner $38,500 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Sold $106,000 -3.5% $321 / Sq Ft
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Price Changed $109,900 +0.8% $333 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 For Sale $109,000 +55.7% $330 / Sq Ft
01/19/2022 01/19/22 Sold $70,000 -4.8% $106 / Sq Ft
11/11/2021 11/11/21 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2021 11/05/21 For Sale $73,500 -- $111 / 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 $1,809 $23,006 $2,495 $20,511
2023 $1,856 $20,613 $2,350 $18,263
2022 $1,856 $20,402 $1,581 $18,821
2021 $1,801 $19,231 $1,490 $17,741
2020 $1,806 $18,956 $1,469 $17,487
2019 $1,725 $18,178 $1,409 $16,769
2018 $1,074 $11,213 $1,386 $9,827
2017 $1,051 $10,364 $1,281 $9,083
2016 $1,061 $9,479 $1,172 $8,307
2015 $1,012 $8,846 $1,094 $7,752
2014 $827 $7,995 $1,044 $6,951
2012 $1,216 $7,754 $1,089 $6,665
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12111722

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-03-305-032