$157,000
SOLD DEC 28, 2021

265 S Forest Ave Bradley, IL 60915

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,830 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$86 Per Sq Ft

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2-minute walk to Lion's Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

FHA, Conventional, and VA buyers welcome! Come take a look! Completely renovated brick ranch with full finished basement! 2 bedrooms upstairs with additional space for an office or den on lower level. Flashy finishes can be found throughout - quartz counter tops, gorgeous vinyl plank flooring, BRAND NEW: windows, cabinets, power vent hot water tank, plumbing, electric, and more! Attached oversized 1 car garage. Stainless steel kitchen appliances and washer/dryer stay! Lots of room to have a bonfire in your spacious fenced in backyard with patio. Walking distance from restaurants, shopping, and entertainment! Nothing to do but move in and enjoy your impressive new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Antons

New Neighbors Real Estate License #471020791 Listed on: 10/02/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Rory Hertzberg

Village Realty, Inc License #475168321

Village Realty, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,156

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1940 | 2021

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,830 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,156

Year Built | Renovated

1940 | 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: 1 Story
  • 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: 2021
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Directions: Take Broadway to Forest to home
  • Lot Size: 50X145
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1830
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 930
  • Basement Sq Ft: 900
  • Square Footage Comments: Room sizes estimated
  • Total Sq Ft: 1830
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 930
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 900
  • Dining Room Type: Den, Bonus Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 53

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U
  • Zoning: SINGL

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 529.4
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2025
Closed on
Aug 6, 2025
Sold by
English Lindsay
Bought by
Hernandez Felicia
Seller's Agent
Lisa Sanford
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melody Quirarte
Smart Home Realty
List Price
$188,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
6.38%
Views
186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-89.59%
Original Mortgage
$162,800
Outstanding Balance
$162,800
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$15,808

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2021
Closed on
Dec 28, 2021
Sold by
Trayster Construction Inc
Bought by
English Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Cristina Antons
New Neighbors Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rory Hertzberg
Village Realty, Inc
Sold Price
$157,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.94%
Original Mortgage
$152,290
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2021
Sold by
Mericle Sharon L
Bought by
Trayster Construction Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 Standard Title
Warranty Deed $157,000 Kankakee County Title
Warranty Deed $50,000 Standard Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $162,800 FHA
Previous Owner $152,290 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $200,000 +6.4% $238 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 For Sale $188,000 +19.7% $224 / Sq Ft
12/28/2021 12/28/21 Sold $157,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2021 11/21/21 For Sale -- -- --
11/15/2021 11/15/21 Off Market $157,000 -- --
10/02/2021 10/02/21 For Sale $174,900 -- $96 / 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 $3,156 $36,109 $4,374 $31,735
2023 $3,034 $33,434 $4,050 $29,384
2022 $2,973 $31,401 $3,904 $27,497
2021 $539 $29,927 $3,818 $26,109
2020 $529 $27,164 $3,716 $23,448
2019 $556 $26,373 $3,608 $22,765
2018 $555 $25,544 $3,555 $21,989
2017 $568 $24,921 $3,468 $21,453
2016 $565 $24,984 $3,417 $21,567
2015 $567 $26,005 $3,383 $22,622
2014 $552 $26,005 $3,383 $22,622
2013 -- $26,696 $3,383 $23,313
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11235857

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 17-09-30-212-013