$500,079
SOLD DEC 20, 2024
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,215 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$226 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Plum Grove Jr High School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 31 E. Forest Lane, a distinctive California-style ranch nestled in the prestigious Forest Estates, within the award-winning Fremd High School district. This home combines style, space, and serenity, offering the perfect canvas to create your dream lifestyle. Boasting 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this light-filled residence is designed for both comfort and entertaining. The heart of the home is the expansive great room, featuring vaulted ceilings and large windows that invite natural light and offer stunning views of the wooded surroundings. Whether hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings, this space is truly versatile. The kitchen is a chef's delight, with gleaming granite countertops, ample cabinetry,. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining/family room area offers a warm and inviting gathering spot. Situated on nearly half an acre of lush, wooded land, the outdoor space is equally impressive. A circular driveway adds elegance and convenience, while the expansive yard provides endless opportunities for outdoor living. With its combination of charm, location, and opportunity, 31 E. Forest Lane is ready to be transformed into your forever home. Don't miss the chance to make this one-of-a-kind property yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roberta Young

Compass License #475146238 Listed on: 11/22/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Alden

Compass License #475122036

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,427

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 162x123

HOA Fees

  • $3 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,215 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Willow Bend Elementary School
  • Plum Grove Middle School
  • Wm Fremd High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Community Details

  • Forest Estates Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,427

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$3 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Estates
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 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): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Wood Laminate Floors, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 2215
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • List Price: 455000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Circular
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 40
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willow Bend Elementary School
  • High School: Wm Fremd High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Plum Grove Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 15

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 162X123
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14427.23
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Durai Evielvin S and Raghavan Malathi
Bought by
Bulat Laura M
Seller's Agent
Roberta Young
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kim Alden
Compass
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$500,079
Premium/Discount to List
$45,079
9.91%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$528,011

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,932
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.11%
Original Mortgage
$457,875
Outstanding Balance
$454,786
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$76,754
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $500,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $500,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $457,875 FHA
Closed $457,875 FHA
Previous Owner $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $103,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $192,520 Unknown
Previous Owner $97,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $500,079 +9.9% $226 / Sq Ft
11/24/2024 11/24/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $455,000 +44.4% $205 / Sq Ft
08/19/2013 08/19/13 Sold $315,000 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2013 06/07/13 For Sale $315,000 -- $142 / 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 $14,427 $48,000 $11,027 $36,973
2023 $13,921 $48,000 $11,027 $36,973
2022 $13,921 $48,000 $11,027 $36,973
2021 $11,909 $36,772 $7,017 $29,755
2020 $11,672 $36,772 $7,017 $29,755
2019 $11,614 $41,087 $7,017 $34,070
2018 $11,665 $38,526 $6,515 $32,011
2017 $11,420 $38,526 $6,515 $32,011
2016 $9,950 $38,526 $6,515 $32,011
2015 $10,151 $36,586 $6,014 $30,572
2014 $10,023 $36,586 $6,014 $30,572
2013 $10,432 $36,586 $6,014 $30,572
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12215137

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 02-35-106-002-0000