NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 E Forest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $1,158,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,650 Sq Ft
$353/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2018

Last sale price $730,013 $275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,156/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of June 2018

RED BRICK CENTER ENTRY COLONIAL ON ONE OF ELMHURST PRETTIEST, MOST DESIRED STREETS. 2,650 SQ FT, BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOME SITS JUST BLOCKS FROM TOWN, TRAIN, PARKS, SCHOOLS AND MORE. BRICK PAVER WALKWAY. FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH WBFP. FORMAL DINING ROOM. NEWLY REDONE GOURMET (WHITE) KITCHEN. SEPARATE BREAKFAST ROOM. FAMILY ROOM WITH 2ND FIRE PLACE, BUILTIN BENCH (READING NOOK) AND TERRIFIC VIEWS OF THE BACK YARD. MASTER SUITE WITH LARGE WIC AND UPDATED BATHROOM. FOUR SPACIOUS BEDROOMS. TWO NEWLY REDONE FULL BATHROOMS AND A HALF BATH. 2ND FLOOR BALCONY. HUGE PARTY-SIZE DECK. WHITES/GREY'S/MOLDINGS. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED. ONE OF THE BEST LOCATIONS TO EVERYTHING ELMHURST HAS...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475127707 Listed on: 04/18/2018

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Amy Schiller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475102253

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,363

Year Built

  • 1938

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,363

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2650
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1938
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2650
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2650
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1325
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1325
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 205
  • Elementary School: EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: SANDBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: YORK COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 166
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601316019

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12862

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
Jun 13, 2018
Sold by
Niedergang Scott A
Bought by
Letizia Timothy J and Letizia Kelsey B
Seller's Agent
Tim Schiller
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$759,900
Sold Price
$730,013
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,887
-3.93%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$934,491

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$204,478
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2017
Sold by
Willemin Michael E and Hardy Daryl E
Bought by
Niedergang Scott A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,800
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1994
Sold by
Westhoff Marie
Bought by
Willemin Michael E and Hardy Daryl E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Letizia Timothy J $730,500 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Niedergang Scott A $741,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Willemin Michael E $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Letizia Timothy J $491,000
Closed Letizia Timothy J $498,800
Closed Letizia Timothy J $500,000
Previous Owner Niedergang Scott A $592,800
Previous Owner Willemin Michael E $228,000
Previous Owner Willemin Michael E $150,000
Previous Owner Willemin Michael E $100,000
Previous Owner Willemin Michael E $150,000
Previous Owner Willemin Michael E $60,000
Previous Owner Willemin Michael E $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Sold $730,013 -3.9% $275 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $759,900 -- $287 / 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
2023 $14,363 $244,590 $90,130 $154,460
2022 $13,892 $235,100 $86,630 $148,470
2021 $13,552 $229,260 $84,480 $144,780
2020 $13,031 $224,240 $82,630 $141,610
2019 $12,763 $213,200 $78,560 $134,640
2018 $13,759 $228,100 $74,380 $153,720
2017 $13,148 $217,360 $70,880 $146,480
2016 $12,862 $204,760 $66,770 $137,990
2015 $12,722 $190,750 $62,200 $128,550
2014 $11,891 $160,300 $49,370 $110,930
2013 $11,760 $162,560 $50,070 $112,490
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09920709

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-316-019