$270,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2025

The Boardwalk 235 Marengo Ave Unit 4CN Forest Park, IL 60130

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$365/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$225 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Balcony
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of February 2025

Bright 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom condo in the heart of Forest Park! This corner unit has been thoughtfully updated with laminate flooring, a modern chef's kitchen, and neutral paint throughout. A large entryway welcomes you into a separate dining room. The open and spacious living and dining areas are ideal for entertaining. The bedrooms are generously sized, with the primary bedroom easily fitting a king-sized bed and offering an ensuite bathroom with tub. Custom closet design in second bedroom and front hall closets to maximize storage. The updated kitchen is a standout, with Belgium quartz countertops, a wine cooler, ample cabinet storage, and stainless steel appliances, including a GE double oven with warming drawer and a GE Profile hood with a cooking range. Enjoy the east-facing, extra-large balcony that's perfect for relaxing or outdoor dining. Boardwalk building is well-maintained with an elevator and shared laundry facilities. Steps away from downtown Forest Park, where you'll find a variety of restaurants, shops, and bars. Easy access to I-290, as well as the Green and Blue lines. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Mitrick Wood

Compass License #475141655 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sarah Elpayaa

Compass License #475179057

Last Buyer's Agent

Tabitha Murphy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475132363

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

HOA Fees

  • $365 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

Schools

  • Garfield Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 96 Units
  • Mary Swindal Association, Phone Number (708) 488-0757
  • Property managed by Monroe Management Company
  • 7-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 25 lbs
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,474

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$365 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 4
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 7

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Room Type: Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 7
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 275000
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 365
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Monroe Management Company
  • Management Contact Name: Mary Swindal
  • Management Phone: 708-488-0757
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Garfield Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 91

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5474.01
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 96

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Alice Orme Revocable Living Trust and Orme Alice
Bought by
Peden Keith and Peden Melinda
Seller's Agent
Lauren Mitrick Wood
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.82%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$272,502

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,502
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2021
Sold by
Orme Alice
Bought by
Alice Orme Orme Revocable Living Trust and Orme

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2013
Closed on
Oct 23, 2013
Sold by
United States Of America
Bought by
Orme Alice
Seller's Agent
Jason Shapiro
RISING REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Koroll Haley
Re/Max In The Village
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$109,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-18.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$87,920
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2009
Sold by
Bakhsh Zuhair and Mansour Ameerah
Bought by
Mcbride Dytaniel L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2003
Sold by
Mull Lois J
Bought by
Bakhsh Zuhair and Mansour Ameerah

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1996
Sold by
Pinnacle Bank
Bought by
Manning Joan
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $214,000 Prairie Title
Executors Deed $176,000 Cti
Trustee Deed $110,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $87,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $225 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $275,000 +150.2% $229 / Sq Ft
11/25/2013 11/25/13 Sold $109,900 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
10/09/2013 10/09/13 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2013 09/18/13 Price Changed $109,900 -4.3% $100 / Sq Ft
08/20/2013 08/20/13 Price Changed $114,800 -5.5% $104 / Sq Ft
07/09/2013 07/09/13 Price Changed $121,500 -5.2% $110 / Sq Ft
06/07/2013 06/07/13 Price Changed $128,200 -5.0% $117 / Sq Ft
04/12/2013 04/12/13 For Sale $134,900 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,474 $21,541 $496 $21,045
2023 $3,924 $21,541 $496 $21,045
2022 $3,924 $14,369 $558 $13,811
2021 $3,758 $14,368 $557 $13,811
2020 $3,737 $14,368 $557 $13,811
2019 $4,224 $15,427 $508 $14,919
2018 $4,135 $15,427 $508 $14,919
2017 $4,065 $15,427 $508 $14,919
2016 $3,950 $13,519 $458 $13,061
2015 $4,769 $13,519 $458 $13,061
2014 $4,679 $13,519 $458 $13,061
2013 $4,201 $12,988 $458 $12,530
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12265496

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-434-044-1035