NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 Elgin Ave Unit 2A Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $260,000 - $288,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 27, 2021

Last sale price $200,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,291 / mo

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Cats Allowed
  • Heating Available
  • Central Air
  • Senior Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of September 2021

Check out this wonderful 2 bed/2 bath condo on a beautiful tree lined street in the best location in Forest Park! This condo was the original model unit in the Blair House Condominiums, and has been owned and lovingly cared for by the same owner since it was built. This home features a large living room with a balcony space where you can enjoy all the natural light. It also features a spacious master bedroom with master bath, large second bedroom, second full bathroom, full kitchen, and a heated garage parking spot. With a stunning location just steps from Oak Park or the Madison street corridor, an elevator, heated garage parking and storage, this condo has everything you need. This condominium building is an innovative all electrical design, so both heating and cooling are electric. Contact listing agent for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Warren

Second City Real Estate License #471020680 Listed on: 04/28/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Bethanny Alexander

Baird & Warner License #475138745

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $363

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.31

HOA Fees

  • $328 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, exterior maintenance, scavenger, snow removal
  • 30 Units
  • Mary Swindal Association, Phone Number (708) 488-0757
  • Property managed by Monroe Property Management
  • 6-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$363

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0.31 Acres

HOA Fees

$328 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • MRD_MBB: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK
  • Association Fee: 328
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Monroe Property Management
  • Management Contact Name: Mary Swindal
  • Management Phone: 708-488-0757

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 363.34
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 30

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Bosco Joseph
Seller's Agent
John Warren
Second City Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bethanny Alexander
Baird & Warner
Sold Price
$200,000
Current Estimated Value
$275,454

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,454
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$172,586
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2005
Sold by
Hines Earnest L
Bought by
Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co and Trust #051613
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bosco Joseph $200,000 Prairie Title
Forest Park National Bank & Trust Co -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bosco Joseph $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Sold $200,000 -7.0% $154 / Sq Ft
08/01/2021 08/01/21 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/10/2021 05/10/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/09/2021 05/09/21 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2021 04/28/21 For Sale $215,000 -- $165 / 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 $5,673 $22,201 $461 $21,740
2024 $5,673 $22,201 $461 $21,740
2023 $3,784 $22,201 $461 $21,740
2022 $3,784 $13,980 $519 $13,461
2021 $341 $13,979 $519 $13,460
2020 $310 $13,979 $519 $13,460
2019 $363 $15,925 $472 $15,453
2018 $356 $15,925 $472 $15,453
2017 $343 $15,925 $472 $15,453
2016 $1,152 $14,851 $426 $14,425
2015 $1,191 $14,851 $426 $14,425
2014 $1,144 $14,851 $426 $14,425
2013 $1,095 $13,859 $426 $13,433
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    John Warren

    Second City Real Estate

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  • Bethanny Alexander

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Bethanny Alexander

    Baird Warner

    (708) 697-5904

    5 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Bethanny Alexander
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11068845

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-427-027-1001

Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

227 Elgin Ave Unit 2A, Forest Park, IL

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