215 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,000
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Living Room
- Laundry Room
- Dining Room
- Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
- Central Air
- 2-minute walk to Austin Gardens
About This Home
As of April 2025Sold before Processing
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475158015 Listed on: 01/29/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,505
Year Built
- Built in 1899 | Remodeled in 2012
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 194 x 64
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 4,000 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Partial Basement
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Schools
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 8, 2025
Sold by
Jeffrey R Tikkanen Trust and Ada Tikkanen Trust
Bought by
Garner Michael
Seller's Agent
Kerry Delaney
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Greer Haseman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-5%
Views
3
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-67.06%
Original Mortgage
$997,500
Outstanding Balance
$996,658
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$183,211
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2017
Sold by
Tikkanen Jeffrey R and Tikkanen Ada
Bought by
Tikkanen Ada and Tikkanen Jeffrey R
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 30, 2012
Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Zinger Elliott and Zinger Tara
Bought by
Tikkanen Jeffrey R and Tikkanen Ada
Seller's Agent
April Moon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Clara Prouty
Gloor Realty Company
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-16%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.90%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2007
Sold by
Young Alfred F and Young Marilyn M
Bought by
Zinger Tara
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 1994
Sold by
First Colonial Trust Company
Bought by
Young Alfred F and Young Marilyn M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$51,500
Interest Rate
8.55%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,425,000 | Prairie Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,050,000 | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Warranty Deed | $914,000 | Lawyers | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | Land Title Group Inc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $997,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $840,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $900,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $51,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | For Sale | $1,500,000 | +5.3% | $375 / Sq Ft |
| 04/01/2025 04/01/25 | Sold | $1,425,000 | +35.7% | $356 / Sq Ft |
| 05/30/2012 05/30/12 | Sold | $1,050,000 | -11.8% | $263 / Sq Ft |
| 04/30/2012 04/30/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2012 04/20/12 | Price Changed | $1,190,000 | -4.8% | $298 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2012 01/30/12 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | -- | $313 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $26,099 | $141,257 | $17,745 | $123,512 |
| 2023 | $26,099 | $87,686 | $17,745 | $69,941 |
| 2022 | $26,099 | $71,388 | $13,309 | $58,079 |
| 2021 | $25,467 | $71,387 | $13,308 | $58,079 |
| 2020 | $23,749 | $77,170 | $13,308 | $63,862 |
| 2019 | $24,676 | $67,747 | $12,041 | $55,706 |
| 2018 | $23,749 | $67,747 | $12,041 | $55,706 |
| 2017 | $23,250 | $67,747 | $12,041 | $55,706 |
| 2016 | $22,049 | $57,280 | $10,140 | $47,140 |
| 2015 | $19,710 | $57,280 | $10,140 | $47,140 |
| 2014 | $32,635 | $99,956 | $10,140 | $89,816 |
| 2013 | $21,113 | $64,874 | $10,140 | $54,734 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kerry Delaney
Seller's Agent in 2025
Kerry Delaney
@ Properties
(773) 294-3331
26 in this area
48 Total Sales
-
Greer Haseman
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Greer Haseman
@ Properties
(708) 606-8896
97 in this area
135 Total Sales
-
April Moon
Seller's Agent in 2012
April Moon
@ Properties
(708) 935-6183
18 in this area
90 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Clara Prouty
Gloor Realty Company
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12327791
APN: 16-07-114-017-0000
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