NOT LISTED FOR SALE

264 E Forest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $1,510,000 - $1,686,136

6 Beds
7 Baths
4,850 Sq Ft
$337/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2020

Last sale price $1,055,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,825/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • Steam Shower

About This Home

As of August 2020

Huge price reduction for this classic, beautifully updated home in a great center of town location! 4 finished levels of elegant living space include 6 bedrooms on 2nd floor, 5.2 baths, dining room w/coffered ceilings, library area with built-in bookshelves, 3 fireplaces. Chef's kitchen has 11 ft. island, Wolf & SubZero appliances, huge walk-in pantry, generous table space with built-in seating. Family room with built-in lighted cabinetry opens to bluestone patio area. Mudroom/laundry room with dog shower and half bath. Spacious 3rd floor includes nanny/in-law living space with pull-out trundle bed, office w/wet bar, full bath and loads of storage space. Full finished basement has heated floors and media room, game room, workout room, family room w/WBFP and full bath with steam shower. Whole house generator, copper gutters, fully fenced yard and 2.5 car garage with walk-up attic storage complete this amazing home in a prime, walk-to-town location! Home is vacant and can be safely shown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Ritter

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125780 Listed on: 04/07/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Johnson

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475155838

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,385

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1938 | 2011

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar Fridge
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Home Gym
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned 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

$27,385

Year Built | Renovated

1938 | 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2011
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5.2
  • Total Sq Ft: 4850
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1938
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 6150
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Year Renovated: 2011

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 17
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Air Cleaner, Backup Sump Pump;, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Egress Window
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X30, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Office, Library, Game Room, Exercise Room, Media Room, Family Room - Down, Sitting Room, Mud Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 9X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X19, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Library, Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 16X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Travertine
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Media Rm, Dimensions: 14X22, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Family Room - Down, Dimensions: 12X25, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4850
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6150
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1300
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2100
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2750
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.2307

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 205

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X166
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601317008

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21663.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2021
Sold by
Johnson Lisa Kopp and Lisa Kopp Johnson Living Trust
Bought by
Johnson Steven Lee and Johnson Lisa Kopp
Current Estimated Value
$1,632,284

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Knuth Jennifer M and Jennifer M Knuth Trust
Bought by
Johnson Lisa K and Johnson Steven
Seller's Agent
Nancy Ritter
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Steven Johnson
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,055,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-10.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$844,000
Outstanding Balance
$747,291
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$884,993

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Wake Kenneth R and Knuth Wake Jennifer M
Bought by
Knuth Jennifer M and The Jennifer M Knuth Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2010
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Wake Kenneth R and Knuth Wake Jennifer M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2008
Sold by
Wake Kenneth R
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co and Trust #8002350030

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2007
Sold by
Nilles Judith L
Bought by
Wake Kenneth R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Nilles Judith L
Bought by
Nilles Judith L and Judith L Nilles Declaration Of Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2001
Sold by
Nilles Judith L
Bought by
Nilles Judith L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2000
Sold by
Nilles Judith L
Bought by
Nilles Judith L and Judith L Nilles Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1999
Sold by
Nilles John J and Nilles Judith L
Bought by
Nilles Judith L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Steven Lee -- Attorney
Johnson Lisa K $1,055,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Knuth Jennifer M -- None Available
Wake Kenneth R -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Chicago Title Land Trust Co -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Wake Kenneth R $730,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Nilles Judith L -- --
Nilles Judith L -- --
Nilles Judith L -- --
Nilles Judith L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Lisa K $844,000
Previous Owner Wake Kenneth R $584,000
Previous Owner Nilles Judith L $266,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Sold $1,055,000 -4.0% $218 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Price Changed $1,099,000 -2.3% $227 / Sq Ft
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Price Changed $1,125,000 -4.3% $232 / Sq Ft
04/07/2020 04/07/20 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $242 / 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 $27,385 $462,396 $116,964 $345,432
2023 $25,473 $427,590 $108,160 $319,430
2022 $21,324 $357,660 $103,970 $253,690
2021 $20,805 $348,760 $101,380 $247,380
2020 $22,105 $376,220 $99,160 $277,060
2019 $21,663 $357,690 $94,280 $263,410
2018 $23,290 $381,950 $89,250 $292,700
2017 $22,808 $363,970 $85,050 $278,920
2016 $22,362 $342,880 $80,120 $262,760
2015 $20,414 $319,430 $74,640 $244,790
2014 $18,804 $275,010 $59,250 $215,760
2013 $18,620 $278,880 $60,080 $218,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Ritter

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nancy Ritter

    @ Properties

    (630) 707-4963

    9 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Nancy Ritter
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  • Steven Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Steven Johnson

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    (312) 446-2207

    9 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Steven Johnson
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10685047

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-317-008

Illinois DuPage County Elmhurst 60126

264 E Forest Ave, Elmhurst, IL

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