NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 E Forest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $991,000 - $1,076,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,577 Sq Ft
$402/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2021

Last sale price $775,000 $301 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,800/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Steam Shower
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2021

Classic, all brick home nestled in the heart of Elmhurst! Situated on a gorgeous 55x166 professionally landscaped lot, this meticulously updated home is the perfect blend of elegance and charm. Elegantly styled with 3,847 square feet of finished living space. The gracious foyer leads to the spacious, light filled living room. With new custom millwork and recessed niche plus beautiful built-ins, the fireplace anchors this gorgeous room. The formal dining room is massive and provides the perfect setting for family dinners and holiday celebrations. Overlooking the incredible yard is a main level office, a fantastic addition for work from home, remote learning, or a flex space of your choice. The large eat in kitchen offers tons of cabinetry, Corian tops, black appliances and an adjacent butler's pantry with prep sink. Enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining as the kitchen opens to the large 16x18 composite deck. The main level powder room was completely renovated and is simply stunning with Kohler and California fixtures. Custom millwork white radiator covers blend in perfectly with this home's beautiful trim detail. The hardwood floors have a warm, rich stain and extend to the second level. The incredible primary suite offers an impossible to find walk in closet and primary ensuite bathroom. The second floor features two additional light filled bedrooms, each of ample size, great closets and hardwood floors. Second floor laundry is a bonus to this classic layout, complete with utility sink. The newly finished basement has endless possibilities, with new carpet, recessed lighting, drywall, paint and full bathroom (2021). The incredible outdoor space is truly unmatched. The backyard of your dreams plus a custom built, 8'x 12' cedar shed with antiqued salvaged windows. New lighting throughout, new Lutron switches, dimmers and outlets with 200 amp service. New A/C (summer 2020) New wrought iron gate/fence. Full height usable attic. Modern living, classic charm, idyllic location, on one of Elmhurst's most beautiful tree lined streets. Walk to town and enjoy Elmhurst City Centre plus coveted Elmhurst school district 205!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Hurt

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475129154 Listed on: 04/01/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Stetler

Compass License #475188047

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,072

Year Built

  • Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 9,209 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55 x 166
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,577 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Steam Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Edison Elementary School
  • Sandburg Middle School
  • York Community High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,072

Year Built

Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2020

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2577
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer, Workshop, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3847
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Steam Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4023
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Radiators
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Edison Elementary School
  • High School: York Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Sandburg Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2114
  • Lot Dimensions: 55 X 166
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13072.12
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Stribling Adam D and Callaham Lauren E
Bought by
Gleason Andrew G and Gleason Erin A
Seller's Agent
Julie Hurt
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Stetler
Compass
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.31%
Current Estimated Value
$1,036,036

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$261,036
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$561,875
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$474,161

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Torchia Michael A and Torchia Susan P
Bought by
Stribling Adam D and Callahan Lauren E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$502,400
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Gleason Andrew G $775,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Stribling Adam D $628,000 Greater Illinois Title Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gleason Andrew G $620,000
Previous Owner Stribling Adam D $502,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Sold $775,000 +1.3% $301 / Sq Ft
04/02/2021 04/02/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $765,000 +21.8% $297 / Sq Ft
06/06/2018 06/06/18 Sold $628,000 -1.1% $244 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/09/2018 02/09/18 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2018 02/05/18 Price Changed $634,900 -2.3% $246 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Price Changed $649,900 -1.2% $252 / Sq Ft
08/17/2017 08/17/17 Price Changed $658,000 -1.6% $255 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 For Sale $669,000 -- $260 / 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 $16,579 $283,089 $107,221 $175,868
2023 $15,407 $261,780 $99,150 $162,630
2022 $14,229 $240,660 $95,310 $145,350
2021 $13,881 $234,680 $92,940 $141,740
2020 $13,347 $229,530 $90,900 $138,630
2019 $13,072 $218,220 $86,420 $131,800
2018 $13,699 $232,130 $81,820 $150,310
2017 $13,393 $221,200 $77,970 $143,230
2016 $13,102 $208,380 $73,450 $134,930
2015 $12,961 $194,130 $68,430 $125,700
2014 $12,754 $176,500 $54,310 $122,190
2013 $12,619 $178,990 $55,080 $123,910
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11039554

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-317-006