NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1679 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $446,000 - $542,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 06, 2020

Last sale price $410,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,614/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Attached Garage
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Skylights
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2020

Look no further, this stunning home has been updated from top to bottom! 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths all situated on a beautiful, oversized (194' deep) private lot with gazebo. The remodeled kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz countertops and on-trend backsplash. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, hallway and master bedroom (2016). New carpet (2019) in 2 upstairs bedrooms with plenty of space in your new custom closets (2019). The newly updated master bath (2019) features custom tile work and vanity. The lower level has another family room space, 4th bedroom, custom laundry room (2017) and plenty of storage! Perfect for an in-law suite or guests. Home is not located in a Flood Plain. Other updates include freshly painted trim, baseboards, new light switches, door hardware and light fixtures throughout. Incredible value for this home!

Last Listed By

Laura McGreal

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005048 Listed on: 03/11/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,778

Year Built

  • 1975

Lot Details

  • 0.27

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,778

Year Built

1975

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1975
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X6, On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X24, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X194
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09213060090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8417.39

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2020
Sold by
Terry John and Terry Deborah
Bought by
Terry Brian and Murphy Erin
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$500,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Outstanding Balance
$273,915
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,089

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2020
Closed on
Apr 6, 2020
Sold by
Tharp Mitchell and Kennedy Tharp Lauren
Bought by
Terry John J and Terry Deborah A
Seller's Agent
Laura McGreal
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Boyle
Compass
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2016
Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
Johann Michael J and Johann Donna J
Bought by
Tharp Mitchell and Kennedy Tharp Lauren M
Seller's Agent
Rhonda Cain
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lori Rowe
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$329,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1996
Sold by
Becker Horst and Becker Elvera
Bought by
Johann Michael J and Johann Donna J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
8.13%

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
Terry Brian $410,000 Chicago Title
Terry John J $410,000 Chicago Title
Tharp Mitchell $329,000 Chicago Title
Johann Michael J $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Terry Brian $328,000
Previous Owner Tharp Mitchell $263,200
Previous Owner Johann Michael J $120,800
Previous Owner Johann Michael J $137,800
Previous Owner Johann Michael J $139,600
Previous Owner Johann Michael J $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Sold $410,000 -2.1% $266 / Sq Ft
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2020 03/11/20 For Sale $419,000 +27.4% $272 / Sq Ft
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Sold $329,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2016 05/11/16 For Sale $329,000 -- $158 / 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 $9,778 $38,000 $9,408 $28,592
2023 $9,778 $38,000 $9,408 $28,592
2022 $9,778 $38,000 $9,408 $28,592
2021 $9,401 $30,582 $7,644 $22,938
2020 $8,304 $30,582 $7,644 $22,938
2019 $8,222 $33,980 $7,644 $26,336
2018 $8,417 $31,581 $6,762 $24,819
2017 $9,278 $31,581 $6,762 $24,819
2016 $8,082 $31,581 $6,762 $24,819
2015 $8,699 $31,399 $5,880 $25,519
2014 $8,532 $31,399 $5,880 $25,519
2013 $8,302 $31,399 $5,880 $25,519
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10664091

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-306-009-0000