NOT LISTED FOR SALE

305 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $508,000 - $647,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,159 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 22, 2021

Last sale price $575,000 $266 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,029 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Property is near park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of July 2021

Completely updated 3bd/3.5ba single family home on oversized lot near downtown Forest Park. Total gut rehab in 2013 with new electrical, plumbing, roof, siding, windows, doors, and hardwood floors. Natural light filled living room and dining room with open flow to contemporary kitchen and breakfast nook. Second-floor main bedroom suite has huge walk-in closet and attached covered deck. A secondary suite with private bath is also on second floor. The bedroom on the main floor has a large walk-in closet and access to a full bath across the hall, but it could also be used as a private den or office. Full basement is completely finished and includes a half-bath and new flood control system (with lifetime warranty). New two-car garage with 2 extra parking spaces. Lovely backyard with raised patio, built-in firepit, and surrounding yard landscaping. Walking distance to Madison St in Forest Park, to downtown Oak Park, and to public transportation (Green Line, Blue Line, and Metra) for trips to downtown Chicago. This charming, inviting, convenient, and extremely well cared-for home is a must see and move-in READY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Chertok

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475155290 Listed on: 06/11/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Scheuring

Baird & Warner License #475135445

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 6,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x136
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,159 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,894

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

6,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Rebuilt Year: 2013
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2159
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate,Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Roof Deck, Fire Pit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1561
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X136
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11894.12
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 16, 2021
Sold by
Williams Michael E
Bought by
Richards Alexandra and Winter Nicolas D
Seller's Agent
Stephen Chertok
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.01%
Current Estimated Value
$596,801

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,801
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Outstanding Balance
$414,856
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$181,945

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2013
Sold by
Scout Fund Elgin Llc
Bought by
Williams Michael E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,410
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2012
Closed on
Jun 27, 2012
Sold by
Krise George E and Mccullough Danny A
Bought by
Scout Fund Elgin Llc
Seller's Agent
Patrick Jacknow
Jacknow Inc., Realtor
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-31.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2009
Sold by
Kriske George E
Bought by
Kriske George E
Source: Public Records

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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
Richards Alexandra $575,000 Proper Title Llc
Williams Michael E $365,000 None Available
Scout Fund Elgin Llc $115,000 Lakeshore Title Agency
Kriske George E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Richards Alexandra $460,000
Previous Owner Williams Michael E $328,410
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Sold $575,000 -4.0% $266 / Sq Ft
06/27/2021 06/27/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Sale $599,000 +420.9% $277 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Sold $115,000 -17.3% -- View Prior Sale
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2012 04/21/12 Price Changed $139,000 -17.8% --
04/02/2012 04/02/12 For Sale $169,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $10,118 $37,000 $6,800 $30,200
2024 $10,118 $37,000 $6,800 $30,200
2023 $9,618 $37,000 $6,800 $30,200
2022 $9,618 $30,254 $4,420 $25,834
2021 $10,300 $30,254 $4,420 $25,834
2020 $10,037 $30,254 $4,420 $25,834
2019 $11,894 $33,780 $4,420 $29,360
2018 $11,649 $33,780 $4,420 $29,360
2017 $11,393 $33,780 $4,420 $29,360
2016 $13,084 $36,511 $4,080 $32,431
2015 $12,879 $36,511 $4,080 $32,431
2014 $12,636 $36,511 $4,080 $32,431
2013 $8,704 $26,913 $4,080 $22,833
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephen Chertok

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Stephen Chertok

    @ Properties

    (312) 682-8500

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Stephen Chertok
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  • Steve Scheuring

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Steve Scheuring

    Baird Warner

    (708) 369-8043

    5 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Steve Scheuring
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Patrick Jacknow

    Jacknow Inc., Realtor

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  • Heidi Rogers

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Heidi Rogers

    Baird Warner

    (312) 898-0871

    5 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Heidi Rogers
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11120681

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-435-011-0000

Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

305 Elgin Ave, Forest Park, IL

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