NOT LISTED FOR SALE

331 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $425,000 - $592,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,742 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 28, 2019

Last sale price $374,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,395 / mo

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of June 2019

Commuter's dream home nestled in the heart of downtown Forest Park. Close proximity to the Blue Line, the Green Line and Metra. Professionally rehabbed in 2015. Beautiful kitchen, and a full bathroom on each floor. 2014/15 new Furnace, Plumbing, Electric, Hot-water Heater, Roof, Drain Tile, Sump pump with backup. This is a wonderful home, with all of Forest Park's shops, restaurants and bars just down the street. Move right in and enjoy everything that Forest Park and Oak Park have to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Fondow

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475138146 Listed on: 04/15/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Fournier

Scout Real Estate Group License #471017719

Scout Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,762

Year Built

  • Built in 1894 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • 3,537 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,762

Year Built

Built in 1894 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

3,537 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1742
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Window Features: Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0812
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9761.67
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Hammer Alex and Hammer Hilary J
Bought by
Alex Hammer Revocable Living Trust and Hilary Jillian Hammer Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$489,049

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2019
Closed on
Jun 18, 2019
Sold by
Roberts Laura Elizabeth and Roberts Caroline Cheney
Bought by
Hammer Alex and Hammer Hilary J
Seller's Agent
Kelly Fondow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Nick Fournier
Scout Real Estate Group
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$374,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,000
-12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$299,200
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2014
Closed on
Jan 3, 2015
Sold by
Smith Brian J and Kavala Kimberly A
Bought by
Brittingham Laura Elizabeth and Seyfarth Caroline Cheney
Seller's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Fondow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$359,900
Sold Price
$346,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-3.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.70%
Original Mortgage
$277,520
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Delta Real Estate Investments Llc
Bought by
Kavala Kimberly A and Smith Brian J
Seller's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$315,250
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2012
Closed on
Aug 7, 2012
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Delta Real Estate Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Michael Olszewski
Area Wide Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$84,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,900
-23.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
522.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Siurkus
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2000
Sold by
The Bank Of New York
Bought by
Siurkus Remigijus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2000
Sold by
Rahman Sajdaman Abed
Bought by
The Bank Of New York
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Alex Hammer Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hammer Alex $374,000 Chicago Title
Brittingham Laura Elizabeth $347,000 Chicago Title
Kavala Kimberly A $325,000 Stewart Title Company
Delta Real Estate Investments Llc $84,000 Multiple
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company -- None Available
Siurkus Remigijus $98,000 --
The Bank Of New York -- Wheatland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hammer Alex $299,200
Previous Owner Brittingham Laura Elizabeth $277,520
Previous Owner Kavala Kimberly A $315,250
Previous Owner Siurkus Remigijus $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/28/2019 06/28/19 Sold $374,000 -6.3% $215 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2019 05/09/19 Price Changed $399,000 -6.1% $229 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 For Sale $425,000 +22.5% $244 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $346,900 -3.6% $199 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/14/2014 12/14/14 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2014 11/21/14 For Sale $359,900 +10.7% $207 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Sold $325,000 +0.2% $339 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/02/2013 04/02/13 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2013 04/01/13 Price Changed $324,500 -4.3% $338 / Sq Ft
02/18/2013 02/18/13 For Sale $339,000 +303.6% $353 / Sq Ft
08/21/2012 08/21/12 Sold $84,000 -6.6% $88 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/03/2012 08/03/12 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Price Changed $89,900 -18.2% $94 / Sq Ft
06/20/2012 06/20/12 For Sale $109,900 -- $114 / Sq Ft
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 $9,447 $32,470 $3,536 $28,934
2024 $9,447 $32,470 $3,536 $28,934
2023 $9,838 $34,769 $3,536 $31,233
2022 $9,838 $30,870 $3,006 $27,864
2021 $9,375 $30,869 $3,005 $27,864
2020 $9,212 $30,869 $3,005 $27,864
2019 $10,191 $28,943 $2,740 $26,203
2018 $9,981 $28,943 $2,740 $26,203
2017 $9,762 $28,943 $2,740 $26,203
2016 $8,961 $25,005 $2,475 $22,530
2015 $8,821 $25,005 $2,475 $22,530
2014 $8,654 $25,005 $2,475 $22,530
2013 $7,817 $24,171 $2,475 $21,696
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10344434

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-435-017-0000

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