NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1783 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $500,000 - $586,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,802 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2023

Last sale price $495,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,773/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Steam Shower

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome to this spacious and charming multi-level home that features a layout design to accommodate various day-to-day living needs and it's nestled in a desirable location close to everything. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised as this property boasts more room than meets the eye. Beyond the inviting facade and picturesque street view, you'll discover an expansive interior that offers versatility and comfort for all. Situated on a generous lot (over 1/4 acre), this home boasts a large, deep backyard that will captivate nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers alike. The first floor has a warm and inviting living room, kitchen, family room & 3 season room, all perfect for relaxation and quality time. Additionally, a tastefully appointed finished basement addition adds even more space for your enjoyment. With a total of four bedrooms, this home offers ample accommodation options. Two bedrooms are situated on the second floor, while the main bedroom is on the third floor, offering privacy and tranquility. Another bedroom awaits you on the lower level, providing flexibility for use as an office, music room, study room, or bonus space. The home boasts two full bathrooms and two half baths for convenience and functionality. The recently updated basement bathroom features a luxurious steam shower, adding a touch of indulgence to your daily routine. You'll find three distinct living areas within this home, catering to your every need. A living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a family room on the first floor and in the basement, a recreation room with a fireplace for entertaining, movie night, game night, workout area or additional bonus space. The heart of this home lies in its open floor plan, seamlessly connecting the kitchen, dining area, and family room. The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar for casual dining and offers a cozy spot for quick meals or conversations over your favorite beverage. You'll appreciate the built-in pantry cabinets, providing additional storage options for your dry goods and kitchen supplies. Escape to the 3-season room, where you can relax and enjoy the views of the deep backyard. It's the ideal space to unwind and enjoy your favorite beverage. The oversized 2 1/2 car detached garage features overhead doors on two sides, ensuring easy access to the driveway and the backyard, and has abundant storage space. Throughout the home, you'll find ample storage space, including walk-in closets, "cubbies," cabinetry, and deep closets. This property's location is highly desirable, offering the perfect balance between urban and suburban living. Close proximity to the Metra, downtown Des Plaines, parks, the Forest Preserve walking/biking/running path, restaurants, grocery stores, and shops ensures convenient access to daily amenities. Commuting is a breeze with easy reach to interstate highways I294 and I94, as well as O'Hare Airport. The opportunity is now to call this lovely property your home. Schedule a viewing today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and tranquility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Plank

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #471016396 Listed on: 06/15/2023

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Katz-Berger

Compass License #475188871

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x250
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Quad-Level Property
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,802 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Sub-Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,823

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Quad Level, Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 549
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2802
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Foyer, Sun Room, Storage, Family Room, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2385
  • Basement Description: Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 1836
  • Basement Sq Ft: 549
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: The 3-season porch is 142 Sq. Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2385
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 610
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 887
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 339
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s),Sliding Glass Door(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 499900
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Other

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chippewa Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.287
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X250
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8823.37
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2023
Closed on
Jul 29, 2023
Sold by
Prichodko Alexander and Prichodko Kaylie
Bought by
Byrne Erian M and Weidner Breanna C
Seller's Agent
Donna Plank
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Katz-Berger
Compass
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-0.98%
Total Days on Market
15
Views
318
Current Estimated Value
$541,300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$46,300
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$281,655
Outstanding Balance
$276,763
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,537

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2021
Closed on
Mar 18, 2021
Sold by
Stanis Ronald J and Stanis Kortney L
Bought by
Carey Thomas and The Thomas Carey Iii Trust
Seller's Agent
Craig Fallico
Dream Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kasch
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.75%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2008
Sold by
Holzwarth James J and Holzwarth Cheryl L
Bought by
Stanis Ronald J and Stanis Kortney L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

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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
Byrne Erian M $495,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Carey Thomas $350,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Stanis Ronald J $315,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Byrne Erian M $281,655
Previous Owner Carey Thomas $210,000
Previous Owner Stanis Ronald $235,000
Previous Owner Holzwarth James J $200,000
Previous Owner Holzwarth James J $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2023 07/31/23 Sold $495,000 -1.0% $177 / Sq Ft
07/01/2023 07/01/23 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2023 06/15/23 For Sale $499,900 +3.1% $178 / Sq Ft
05/19/2022 05/19/22 Sold $484,900 +1.0% $173 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2022 03/28/22 For Sale $479,900 +37.1% $171 / Sq Ft
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $350,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
02/17/2021 02/17/21 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2021 02/17/21 For Sale $350,000 -- $160 / 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 $10,807 $42,000 $10,000 $32,000
2023 $10,807 $42,000 $10,000 $32,000
2022 $10,807 $42,000 $10,000 $32,000
2021 $8,823 $32,035 $8,125 $23,910
2020 $8,743 $32,035 $8,125 $23,910
2019 $8,656 $35,595 $8,125 $27,470
2018 $7,377 $28,102 $7,187 $20,915
2017 $7,264 $28,102 $7,187 $20,915
2016 $7,115 $28,102 $7,187 $20,915
2015 $7,023 $25,855 $6,250 $19,605
2014 $6,891 $25,855 $6,250 $19,605
2013 $6,702 $25,855 $6,250 $19,605
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11801989

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-21-307-027-0000