$295,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

217 Circle Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
4,173 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$369 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming Brick Ranch in Prime Forest Park Location! Don't miss this adorable brick ranch perfectly situated in the heart of town! Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a versatile third bedroom or family room in the finished basement, this home offers comfort, style, and an unbeatable location. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors, crown moldings, and fresh paint throughout, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen, remodeled in 2019, features modern finishes and flows seamlessly into the main living space-ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Newer windows provide energy efficiency and natural light throughout. Enjoy outdoor living on the deck overlooking a deep, well-maintained lot, perfect for gardening, play, or relaxation. The property also includes a spacious two-car garage, with a new garage door opener installed in 2024 for added convenience. A new roof was installed in 2019, offering peace of mind for years to come. Live just steps from both the Blue and Green line trains, Metra, and the vibrant shops, restaurants, and amenities of downtown Forest Park and Oak Park. This home is the perfect blend of charm, updates, and location-schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Paradis

Keller Williams Success Realty License #475174626 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Keller Williams Success Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Stanley

Baird & Warner License #471004787

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,513

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 4,173 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 167

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,513

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

4,173 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 800
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Proviso East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: PROVISO MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0958
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 167
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6513
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Foy Alison and Milligan Benjamin
Bought by
Clifford Johanna M
Seller's Agent
Christopher Paradis
Keller Williams Success Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Stanley
Baird & Warner
List Price
$304,900
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.25%
Views
173
Current Estimated Value
$307,903

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,903
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.92%
Original Mortgage
$286,150
Outstanding Balance
$284,916
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2017
Sold by
Chirinos Cesar and Chirinos Julie S
Bought by
Foy Alison

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2001
Sold by
Zyla Marek and Karczmarczyk Barbara
Bought by
Chirinos Cesar and Bravieri Julie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
7.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2000
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Zyla Marek and Karczmarczyk Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1998
Sold by
Dass David and Dass Mary E
Bought by
Hud
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $295,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $218,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 Marquis Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Commissioners Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $286,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $133,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $22,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $295,000 -1.6% $369 / Sq Ft
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $299,900 -1.6% $375 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $304,900 -- $381 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $6,513 $25,000 $4,175 $20,825
2024 $6,513 $25,000 $4,175 $20,825
2023 $3,832 $25,000 $4,175 $20,825
2022 $3,832 $14,115 $2,714 $11,401
2021 $3,671 $14,113 $2,713 $11,400
2020 $3,653 $14,113 $2,713 $11,400
2019 $7,028 $19,961 $2,713 $17,248
2018 $6,884 $19,961 $2,713 $17,248
2017 $6,732 $19,961 $2,713 $17,248
2016 $5,207 $14,529 $2,505 $12,024
2015 $5,441 $15,425 $2,505 $12,920
2014 $5,338 $15,425 $2,505 $12,920
2013 $5,015 $15,505 $2,505 $13,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12372540

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-425-015-0000

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