$636,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2017

262 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,145 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$297 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2017

Location, Location Location! Convenient to schools, pool, downtown and the train. This graciously updated home has all its original charm with today's modern features. 9 Foot ceilings and hardwood floors grace the first floor. The original leaded glass windows are framed by the quarter sawn oak built in entertainment center. Updated lighting and a crisp white kitchen with Granite counters, breakfast bar and pantry is open to the Hearth room and leads out the French doors to the spacious deck overlooking the paver patio and huge backyard with mature trees. Upstairs is 4 bedrooms and 2 updated baths. The Master Bedroom ensuite features an oversized shower and dual vanity. The enclosed 3 seasons porch is perfect for starting or ending your day. Additional hangout space in the partially finished basement while leaving plenty of space for storage. Additional space options in the walk-up attic. Truly a Dream Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Alwin

Redfin Corporation License #471005185 Listed on: 05/18/2017

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Stassi

Dwell One Realty License #471009465

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,050

Year Built

  • 1911

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Workroom
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,050

Year Built

1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 0000
  • Square Footage Comments: 2145 plus an additional 216sqft in the front porch
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1911
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1911

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full, Interior Stair
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Study, Workroom, Foyer, Storage, Deck, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Study, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 10X09, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X06, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 12X08, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16X09, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 25X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2145
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 26X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Brick Paver Patio
  • Acreage: 0.3183

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Indv Controls

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2100

Schools

  • School District: 87
  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 54X263
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0514123035

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13767.52

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2023
Sold by
Gadd Charles and Gadd Rebecca
Bought by
Gadd Family Revocable Trust and Gadd
Current Estimated Value
$888,119

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Stephens John C and Stephens Whitney Long
Bought by
Gadd Charles and Gadd Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Christy Alwin
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Tim Stassi
Dwell One Realty
List Price
$648,250
Sold Price
$636,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,250
-1.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%
Original Mortgage
$445,200
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2015
Closed on
Aug 31, 2015
Sold by
Schaetzle Michael J and Schaetzle Susan E
Bought by
Stephens John C and Stephens Whitney Lang
Seller's Agent
Maureen Rooney
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tamy Bobbitt
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$629,000
Sold Price
$603,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-4.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$482,400
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $636,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $603,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $445,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $482,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Sold $636,000 -1.9% $297 / Sq Ft
05/30/2017 05/30/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $648,250 +7.5% $302 / Sq Ft
08/31/2015 08/31/15 Sold $603,000 -4.1% $274 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2015 06/03/15 For Sale $629,000 -- $286 / 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 $17,050 $246,657 $47,715 $198,942
2023 $16,308 $227,040 $43,920 $183,120
2022 $15,617 $214,580 $41,520 $173,060
2021 $15,023 $209,480 $40,530 $168,950
2020 $14,727 $207,530 $40,150 $167,380
2019 $14,402 $202,050 $39,090 $162,960
2018 $15,653 $217,380 $59,990 $157,390
2017 $15,427 $209,360 $57,780 $151,580
2016 $15,642 $201,000 $55,470 $145,530
2015 $13,768 $169,780 $52,920 $116,860
2014 $13,154 $156,810 $69,570 $87,240
2013 $12,805 $157,280 $69,780 $87,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09627055

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-123-035