RENTED MAR 14, 2026

234 Circle Ave Unit 1C Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $143,000 - $230,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
1982 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 2, 2025

Last sale price $140,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,384 / mo

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Community Storage Space
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of March 2026

**APPLICATION PENDING** Bright, spacious, and completely remodeled in 2025 - this unit has it all! Enjoy new wood laminate flooring, fresh paint, and an updated kitchen and baths with new tile, vanities, countertops, and all new appliances including in-unit washer/dryer. Unbeatable location just steps away from the vibrant Madison Street District, and walking distance to Downtown Oak Park, River Forest Town Center, and convenient to the FP Blue Line, OP Green Line and West Line. Non smoking building. No pets permitted. Minimum credit score 680, no prior evictions.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lori Ebbole

Jack Carpenter Orgn. License #475213061 Listed on: 02/04/2026

Co-Listed By

Al Rossell

Jack Carpenter Orgn. License #471004242

Last Renter's Agent

Lori Ebbole

Jack Carpenter Orgn. License #475213061 Listed on: 02/04/2026

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2025

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating Available
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,375
  • Property Available on 3/1/26
  • Rent includes water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • 12 Units
  • Community Storage Space

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2026-03-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 2250
  • Security Deposit: 3375
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Non-Smoking Building
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Furnished: No
  • LivingArea: 1150
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Yes
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Rent Includes: Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2024
Closed on
Dec 17, 2024
Sold by
Dugan Michael
Bought by
Terra Home Construction Llc
Seller's Agent
Heidi Mergenthaler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Lori Ebbole
Jack Carpenter Orgn.
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.67%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$191,535

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2001
Sold by
Chillis Shirley
Bought by
Dugan Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,900
Outstanding Balance
$41,727
Interest Rate
7.27%
Estimated Equity
$149,808

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Mesenbrink Mark A
Bought by
Chillis Shirley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
7.32%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Terra Home Construction Llc $140,000 None Listed On Document
Dugan Michael $120,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Chillis Shirley A $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dugan Michael $113,900
Previous Owner Chillis Shirley A $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/14/2026 03/14/26 Rented $2,250 0.0% --
03/08/2026 03/08/26 Under Contract -- -- --
02/04/2026 02/04/26 For Rent $2,250 +12.5% --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Rented $2,000 -7.0% --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 Under Contract -- -- --
02/11/2025 02/11/25 For Rent $2,150 0.0% --
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Sold $140,000 -6.7% $120 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2024 11/21/24 For Sale $150,000 -- $128 / 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 $4,432 $18,072 $1,064 $17,008
2024 $4,432 $18,072 $1,064 $17,008
2023 $3,436 $18,072 $1,064 $17,008
2022 $3,436 $13,009 $692 $12,317
2021 $3,294 $13,007 $691 $12,316
2020 $3,286 $13,007 $691 $12,316
2019 $2,922 $11,728 $638 $11,090
2018 $2,860 $11,728 $638 $11,090
2017 $2,817 $11,728 $638 $11,090
2016 $3,109 $11,173 $585 $10,588
2015 $3,016 $11,173 $585 $10,588
2014 $2,978 $11,173 $585 $10,588
2013 $3,211 $9,928 $585 $9,343
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12559923

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-434-049-1003

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.