NOT LISTED FOR SALE

292 E Forest Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Estimated Value: $786,000 - $999,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,575 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2015

Last sale price $620,000 $241 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,101/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Edison Elementary School Rated A
  • Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2015

Beautiful home in prestigious neighborhood. Gleaming hardwood floors & spacious rooms. Bay window in living room. Family room addition overlooks beautiful backyard. Dining room features Corinthian columns. Furnace 2003 & central air 2004. Kitchen & baths remodeled. Newly remodeled rec room. Newer windows throughout. Two upstairs bedrooms & bath could be master suite. Walk to town, train, library & school.

Last Listed By

Marilyn Kosik

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471010524 Listed on: 04/15/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,894

Year Built

  • 1954

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sub-Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Patio
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,894

Year Built

1954

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: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Tri-Level
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Estimated Year Built: 1954
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1954

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished, Sub-Basement
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 16X8, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 21X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2575
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), E (East)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • 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: 55 X 166
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0601317014

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12179

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2019
Sold by
Swift Tom J and Swift Kristin E
Bought by
Swift Thomas J and Swift Kristin E
Total Days on Market
97
Current Estimated Value
$876,541

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2015
Closed on
Sep 8, 2015
Sold by
Kratz Jeffrey M and Kratz Laura J
Bought by
Swift Tom J and Swift Kristn E
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Kosik
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Proctor
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-10.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1995
Sold by
Tarsitano Richard J and Tarsitano Susan M
Bought by
Kratz Jefferey M and Kratz Laura J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
7.4%

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Swift Thomas J -- Attorney
Swift Tom J $620,000 Proper Title Llc
Kratz Jefferey M $410,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Swift Tom J $210,211
Previous Owner Swift Tom J $310,000
Previous Owner Kratz Jeffrey M $205,025
Previous Owner Kratz Jeffrey M $230,000
Previous Owner Kratz Jefferey M $310,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $620,000 -4.6% $241 / Sq Ft
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2015 07/07/15 Price Changed $650,000 -6.5% $252 / Sq Ft
06/12/2015 06/12/15 For Sale $695,000 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
06/06/2015 06/06/15 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Price Changed $695,000 -5.4% $270 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Sale $735,000 -- $285 / 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 $14,894 $253,330 $99,150 $154,180
2022 $14,432 $244,000 $95,310 $148,690
2021 $14,078 $237,930 $92,940 $144,990
2020 $13,537 $232,710 $90,900 $141,810
2019 $13,259 $221,250 $86,420 $134,830
2018 $13,347 $221,450 $81,820 $139,630
2017 $13,064 $211,030 $77,970 $133,060
2016 $12,798 $198,800 $73,450 $125,350
2015 $12,684 $185,210 $68,430 $116,780
2014 $12,315 $165,800 $54,310 $111,490
2013 $12,179 $168,140 $55,080 $113,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08892007

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-01-317-014