NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1N685 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $410,740 - $437,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,630 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2016

Last sale price $263,500 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,787/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Forest Glen Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2016

Beautiful, spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath split level home with a huge yard and cement patio perfect for entertaining. Freshly painted with finished basement and hardwood floors. This house also features warm and inviting kitchen with breakfast nook and stainless steel appliances as well as energy efficient furnace and newer water heater which both, greatly save on monthly bills. It also has a 2 car garage with long driveway. Great Glen Ellyn schools, low taxes, wonderful neighborhood and lots of privacy. Close to highway! Terrific opportunity to own in Glen Ellyn! Move-in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ewa Kusmierz

Keller Williams Platinum Partners Listed on: 07/15/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Leonard

Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC License #475122634

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,445

Year Built

  • 1957

Lot Details

  • 10,454

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sub-Basement

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,445

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Estimated Year Built: 1957
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished, Sub-Basement
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 14X26, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1630
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X28, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • School District: 87
  • Elementary School: FOREST GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 10609
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0502201013

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4837

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2025
Sold by
Lavine James C and Lavine Nicole L
Bought by
Lavine Nicole L
Current Estimated Value
$422,185

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,000
Outstanding Balance
$212,472
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$209,713

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2016
Closed on
Nov 3, 2016
Sold by
Galas Dariusz and Galas Malgorzata
Bought by
Lavine James C and Lavine Nicole L
Seller's Agent
Ewa Kusmierz
Keller Williams Platinum Partners
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Leonard
Legacy Properties, A Sarah Leonard Company, LLC
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$263,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,500
-5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$210,800
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Skinner Adrian S
Bought by
Galas Dariusz and Galas Malgorzata

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2005
Sold by
Vergara Riel
Bought by
Skinner Adrian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2004
Sold by
Torres Enrique
Bought by
Vergara Riel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,910
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2004
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Torres Enrique

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Lavine Nicole L -- Fidelity National Title
Lavine James C $263,100 Saturn Title Llc
Galas Dariusz $273,000 Residential Title Services
Skinner Adrian -- Residential Title Services
Vergara Riel $270,000 Residential Title Services
Torres Enrique $200,000 Ticor Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lavine Nicole L $213,000
Previous Owner Levine James C $195,500
Previous Owner Lavine James C $195,500
Previous Owner Lavine James C $210,800
Previous Owner Galas Dariusz $12,000
Previous Owner Galas Dariusz $25,000
Previous Owner Galas Dariusz $238,000
Previous Owner Vergara Riel $242,910
Previous Owner Torres Enrique $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/03/2016 11/03/16 Sold $263,500 -2.4% $162 / Sq Ft
09/12/2016 09/12/16 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2016 09/07/16 Price Changed $269,900 -3.3% $166 / Sq Ft
07/15/2016 07/15/16 For Sale $279,000 -- $171 / 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 $6,445 $105,934 $14,340 $91,594
2023 $6,138 $97,510 $13,200 $84,310
2022 $5,876 $92,140 $12,470 $79,670
2021 $5,652 $89,950 $12,170 $77,780
2020 $5,549 $89,120 $12,060 $77,060
2019 $5,386 $86,770 $11,740 $75,030
2018 $5,564 $87,570 $11,060 $76,510
2017 $5,429 $84,340 $10,650 $73,690
2016 $4,894 $72,670 $10,220 $62,450
2015 $4,837 $69,330 $9,750 $59,580
2014 $5,055 $69,670 $5,350 $64,320
2013 $4,905 $69,880 $5,370 $64,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09289025

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-02-201-013