NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1564 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $344,000 - $412,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,709 Sq Ft
$224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2018

Last sale price $239,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,694/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2-minute walk to Jaycee Park

About This Home

As of October 2018

Long term owner hates to move on from this solid brick bungalow on double deep lot (30'x265')! Hardwood floors and natural woodwork on main floor. Large eat-in cabinet Kitchen with wood cabinets, dishwasher and newer SS refrigerator. Windows replaced (except DR & attic). Updated main floor bath. Basement has three room InLaw and sump pumps. New tear-off roof, gutters & downspouts, plus basement apt windows replaced (2015). New water heater being installed this month, floors refinished 1-2 years ago, front door 2 years old.

Last Listed By

Richard Raap

RE/MAX City License #475091893 Listed on: 07/08/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,582

Year Built

  • 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,841

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $2,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,582

Year Built

1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1304
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 459
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1930
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1930

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X09, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1709
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2004
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1159
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 145
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Acreage: 0.1825

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1159

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 30' X 265'
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09204090150000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4532.32

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2018
Closed on
Oct 5, 2018
Sold by
Smith Marsha L
Bought by
Sparkman Todd N and Sparkman Taija M
Seller's Agent
Richard Raap
RE/MAX City
Buyer's Agent
Konstantinos Vasilopoulos
Main Street Real Estate Group
List Price
$242,500
Sold Price
$239,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-1.44%
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$383,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$231,830
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1993
Sold by
Smith Marsha L
Bought by
Smith Marsha L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
Sold by
Smith Robert and Smith Marsha L
Bought by
Smith Robert and Smith Marsha L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.31%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sparkman Todd N $239,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Smith Robert -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sparkman Todd Nicholas $63,983
Open Sparkman Todd N $231,500
Closed Sparkman Todd $232,000
Closed Sparkman Todd N $231,830
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $56,056
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $136,000
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $40,000
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $125,000
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $35,000
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $15,000
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $13,961
Previous Owner Smith Marsha L $25,000
Previous Owner Smith Robert $104,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Sold $239,000 -0.4% $140 / Sq Ft
08/11/2018 08/11/18 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2018 08/02/18 Price Changed $239,900 -1.1% $140 / Sq Ft
07/08/2018 07/08/18 For Sale $242,500 -- $142 / 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 $6,582 $29,000 $6,360 $22,640
2023 $6,582 $29,000 $6,360 $22,640
2022 $6,582 $29,000 $6,360 $22,640
2021 $5,361 $20,771 $5,167 $15,604
2020 $5,339 $20,771 $5,167 $15,604
2019 $5,288 $23,079 $5,167 $17,912
2018 $6,158 $20,591 $4,571 $16,020
2017 $4,264 $20,591 $4,571 $16,020
2016 $4,532 $20,591 $4,571 $16,020
2015 $3,829 $17,164 $3,975 $13,189
2014 $5,080 $17,164 $3,975 $13,189
2013 $3,652 $17,164 $3,975 $13,189
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10010083

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-409-015-0000