NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 S Forest Ave Hillside, IL 60162

Estimated Value: $292,236 - $501,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
4,342 Sq Ft
$93/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2017

Last sale price $243,500 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,690/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Porch
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Detached Garage
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of January 2017

Make this irresistible 5bd/2bth house your home today. Its well preserved fireplace would be perfect for your next holiday party or simply coming home to on a cold winter night. It also features hardwood floors along with traditional stained glass windows surely to impress all ages. Parking will not be an issue with the long driveway equipped with a full 2.5 garage. If the spacious interior is not enough for you grab some air in the far reaching yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Aguilar

Realty of America, LLC License #475172693 Listed on: 11/14/2016

Realty of America, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheryl Ware-Reed

Real Life Realty & Development Co License #471010017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4342
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.2073

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 93

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 4342
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15174060400000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3374.19

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Trust Number 8002374047 and Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Fountain Richard
Current Estimated Value
$405,809

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2016
Closed on
Mar 24, 2017
Sold by
Fountain Richard M
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co and Trust Number 8002374047
Seller's Agent
Jose Aguilar
Realty of America, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sheryl Ware-Reed
Real Life Realty & Development Co
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$243,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-2.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$235,527
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2016
Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Smith Eugene and Smith Diane
Bought by
Fountain Richard M
Seller's Agent
Jose Aguilar
Realty of America, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sheryl Ware-Reed
Real Life Realty & Development Co
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$243,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-2.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,527
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1999
Sold by
Dorn John M and Dorn Kori L
Bought by
Smith Eugene and Smith Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,750
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Fountain Richard -- Chicago Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Co -- None Available
Fountain Richard M $243,500 Citywide Title Corporation
Smith Eugene $149,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fountain Richard M $235,527
Previous Owner Smith Eugene $147,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/25/2017 01/25/17 Sold $243,500 -2.6% $56 / Sq Ft
11/25/2016 11/25/16 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 For Sale $249,900 -- $58 / 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
2025 $7,069 $24,001 $4,967 $19,034
2024 $7,069 $24,001 $4,967 $19,034
2023 $7,090 $24,001 $4,967 $19,034
2022 $7,090 $22,319 $3,386 $18,933
2021 $6,982 $22,318 $3,386 $18,932
2020 $6,875 $22,318 $3,386 $18,932
2019 $6,389 $16,756 $3,160 $13,596
2018 $6,208 $16,756 $3,160 $13,596
2017 $3,807 $16,756 $3,160 $13,596
2016 $3,606 $12,411 $2,934 $9,477
2015 $3,446 $12,411 $2,934 $9,477
2014 $3,374 $12,411 $2,934 $9,477
2013 $3,995 $15,367 $2,934 $12,433
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09388312

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-17-406-040-0000