215 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,000
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Heated Floors
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Double Shower
- Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
- Recreation Room
- 2-minute walk to Austin Gardens
About This Home
As of April 2025Street of Dreams! Walk to it all from this luxe 2008 rehabbed home in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Featured on the kitchen walk, elegant mahogany, granite and marble kitchen boasts stellar island, pot rack, and open family room. 11 ft ceilings and new hardwood floors throughout. 3 one-of a kind fireplaces. Master bedroom is a retreat with walk-in closet and steam shower. 3rd floor family room and bath.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139031 Listed on: 01/30/2012
Last Buyer's Agent
Clara Prouty
Gloor Realty Company
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,247
Year Built
- Built in 1899
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Visitor Parking
- Off Alley Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 4,000 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Heated Floors
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Double Shower
- Steam Shower
- Shower Body Spray
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
- Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Lot Dimensions are 194 x 65
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,979
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-31.52%
Original Mortgage
$997,500
Outstanding Balance
$996,658
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,224
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
1.35%
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 | $27,505 | $132,074 | $17,745 | $114,329 |
| 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
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Kerry Delaney
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Greer Haseman
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Seller's Agent in 2012
April Moon
@ Properties
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Buyer's Agent in 2012
Clara Prouty
Gloor Realty Company
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 07984656
APN: 16-07-114-017-0000
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