NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1604 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $396,000 - $416,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,372 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 04, 2016

Last sale price $265,000 $193 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,911/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Jaycee Park

About This Home

As of November 2016

This beautiful 2 bedroom and one bath bungalow has been completely renovated: the kitchen was remodeled in the last 2 yrs with hickory cabinets, maple hard wood floors and new appliances. The living room has a fireplace wide-custom wood moldings, hardwood floors. There are two stairways to the second floor: the first one is behind a secret door, the second one is a spiral staircase custom made. The home has an inviting front porch and a utility back porch. Upgrades: lifetime roof replaced 2 yrs, gutters 2 yrs, water heater 2 yrs, furnace 3 yrs, AC 2 yrs, garage re-sided 2 yrs. This home is not in a flood area, but it has a flood control system installed 2 yrs ago and a whole-house generator that insures that you will always have electric power. In the back of the house there is a huge deck and a park like back yard for your family parties. The house sits on premium lot: 60x265 which gives you over 1/3 of an acre. This house has a surveillance system. Please show with confidence.

Last Listed By

Mike Campuzano

RE/MAX Suburban License #475098587 Listed on: 09/21/2016

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,634

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 265
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,372 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 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

$5,634

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1372
  • Room Type: Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 270000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 265
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5633.57
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2016
Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Schoonhoven Ray J
Bought by
Ojeda Efigenia
Seller's Agent
Mike Campuzano
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Maribel Marron
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5.36%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$402,835

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,835
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.01%
Original Mortgage
$260,200
Outstanding Balance
$210,593
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$192,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2015
Sold by
Schoonhoven Ray J
Bought by
Schoonhoven Ray J and Ray J Schoonhoven Jr Trust

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
Ojeda Efigenia $265,000 Chicago Title
Schoonhoven Ray J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ojeda Efigenia $260,200
Previous Owner Schoonhoven Ray J $105,900
Previous Owner Schoonhoven Ray J $100,000
Previous Owner Schoonhoven Ray J $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/04/2016 11/04/16 Sold $265,000 -1.9% $193 / Sq Ft
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2016 10/01/16 Price Changed $270,000 -3.6% $197 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $280,000 -- $204 / 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 $7,869 $34,000 $12,720 $21,280
2023 $7,869 $34,000 $12,720 $21,280
2022 $7,869 $34,000 $12,720 $21,280
2021 $5,962 $22,727 $10,335 $12,392
2020 $5,930 $22,727 $10,335 $12,392
2019 $5,873 $25,253 $10,335 $14,918
2018 $6,402 $24,842 $9,142 $15,700
2017 $6,306 $24,842 $9,142 $15,700
2016 $6,209 $24,842 $9,142 $15,700
2015 $5,634 $21,258 $7,950 $13,308
2014 $5,531 $21,258 $7,950 $13,308
2013 $5,722 $22,457 $7,950 $14,507
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09348207

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-305-024-0000