NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2501 Forest View Ave River Grove, IL 60171

Estimated Value: $346,000 - $470,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$197/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2015

Last sale price $265,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,885/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fenced Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of February 2015

Solid Jumbo Octagon Brick Bungalow in excellent condition. 4 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, separate dinning room, large living room with vintage woodwork and hardwood floors. Huge 51x217 foot lot with a side drive, 1 1/2 car detached garage and a massive high/dry basement waiting to be finished. The home is very clean, solid, very well maintained, with plenty of square footage. During the heaviest rains basement stays dry!!

Last Listed By

Brian Costello

Hometown Real Estate Group LLC License #475143211 Listed on: 06/29/2014

Hometown Real Estate Group LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,109

Year Built

  • 1931

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,109

Year Built

1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1931
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1931

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Attic: Dormer, Finished, Interior Stair
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Walkout Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Pantry, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 35X23, On Level: Walkout Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X5, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Pantry, Dimensions: 5X3, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 18X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2000
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2502

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete, Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiant

Schools

  • School District: 212
  • Elementary School: RIVER GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • High School: EAST LEYDEN HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 85.5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 51 X 217
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 12263290170000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5177

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2014
Closed on
Feb 27, 2015
Sold by
Gurney Lucy V
Bought by
Chavira Judith
Seller's Agent
Brian Costello
Hometown Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Nardella
Compass
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-5.02%
Total Days on Market
77
Current Estimated Value
$394,634

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,634
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$260,200
Outstanding Balance
$204,381
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$173,101

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chavira Judith $265,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chavira Judith $260,200
Previous Owner Gurney Lucy $63,500
Previous Owner Gurney Lucy $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $265,000 -5.0% $133 / Sq Ft
09/14/2014 09/14/14 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2014 06/29/14 For Sale $279,000 -- $140 / 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 $8,109 $29,000 $11,445 $17,555
2023 $8,109 $29,000 $11,445 $17,555
2022 $8,109 $29,000 $11,445 $17,555
2021 $5,896 $19,012 $8,175 $10,837
2020 $5,683 $19,012 $8,175 $10,837
2019 $5,676 $21,532 $8,175 $13,357
2018 $8,311 $27,395 $7,085 $20,310
2017 $9,389 $27,395 $7,085 $20,310
2016 $8,315 $27,395 $7,085 $20,310
2015 $6,407 $19,806 $6,267 $13,539
2014 $6,347 $19,806 $6,267 $13,539
2013 $4,127 $19,806 $6,267 $13,539
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08659011

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-26-329-017-0000