$329,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2016

1679 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,080 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of April 2020

NEED SPACE INSIDE & OUT? THIS HOME IS FOR YOU! 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME ON 60X194 LOT. KITCHEN FEATURES ELECTROLUX STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, QUARTZ COUTERTOPS, UNDERCABINET LIGHTING, 2 PANTRIES & LAZY SUSAN CABINET. HARDWOOD FLOORS IN LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM & HALL. NEW HALL BATH HAS SKYLIGHT, CHERRY CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & TRAVERTINE FLOOR. FAMILY ROOM HAS CORNER FIREPLACE with GAS STARTER. NOW LET'S STEP OUTSIDE TO THE BRICK PAVER PATIO, SCREENED IN GAZEBO & PLENTY OF ROOM FOR BADMITTON, VOLLEYBALL, FOOTBALL, ETC. ROOF WAS COMPLETE TEAR OFF 7 YEARS AGO & GUTTERS REPLACED, TOO. CEDAR STAINED LAST SUMMER. WINDOWS 2-10 YEARS OLD. HOT WATER TANK ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD. HOME OWNERS DO NOT PAY FLOOD INSURANCE AS HOME IS NOT IN THE FLOOD PLAIN. COME SEE TODAY & START PACKING SO YOU CAN ENJOY THE PATIO, GAZEBO & YARD!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rhonda Cain

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475123195 Listed on: 05/11/2016

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Kathy Lowe

RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Rowe

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475134720

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,778

Year Built

  • 1975

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio
  • Fenced Yard

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: Raised Ranch
  • 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
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 24X10, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2080
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X24, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: N (North)
  • Acreage: 0.27

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Elementary School: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 194
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09213060090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8532.13

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
$221,460

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
3.74%

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%
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 $410,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $410,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $329,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $328,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $263,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $137,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $139,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $135,000 No Value Available
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: MRD09224565

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-306-009-0000