NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3534 Forest Ave Wilmette, IL 60091

Estimated Value: $716,000 - $1,178,378

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
$474/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 26, 2019

Last sale price $465,000 $225 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,379/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Marie Murphy School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Air Purifier

About This Home

As of November 2019

You'll love the space and livability offered in this well-maintained 4-level home with many updates throughout. Newer kitchen opens to separate dining room and large living room, all with great natural light. Four nicely-sized bedrooms, including the 3rd floor master suite addition, all with significant closet space. Large 3rd floor office also includes a closet and could be 5th bedroom. Recently gutted and fully updated lower level walk out includes a family room, full bath & laundry room -- all Permaseal-dry with warranty. Hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floor, as well as great storage everywhere. Updated plumbing, electrical, and all windows/doors is a major plus. All on an expansive, almost 1/4 acre lot surrounded by a true neighborhood with a real sense of community. Walk to New Trier High School (with convenient free shuttle to the New Trier Winnetka campus). Avoca schools consistently rate a 10 on Great Schools site. Easy access to commuting points north & south.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Laros

Baird & Warner Listed on: 07/17/2019

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Alia Kolovic

Century 21 Circle License #471019789

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68 x 132

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,064 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Avoca West Elementary School
  • Marie Murphy Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,694

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2064
  • Other Equipment: Air Purifier
  • Room Type: Foyer, Office, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2064
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 485000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 6.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(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, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Avoca West Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Marie Murphy School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 37

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 68 X 132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8694.26
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2019
Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Liu Ti and Zho Shengmian
Bought by
Caushi Adrian and Caushi Valentino
Seller's Agent
Heidi Laros
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Alia Kolovic
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-6.81%
Current Estimated Value
$977,845

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$512,845
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.32%
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Caushi Adrian $465,000 Baird & Warner Ttl Svcs Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Caushi Adrian $372,450
Closed Caushi Adrian $372,000
Previous Owner Liu Ti $183,000
Previous Owner Liu Ti $200,000
Previous Owner Liu Ti $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Sold $465,000 -4.1% $225 / Sq Ft
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2019 09/19/19 Price Changed $485,000 -2.8% $235 / Sq Ft
07/19/2019 07/19/19 For Sale $499,000 +7.3% $242 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Off Market $465,000 -- --
07/17/2019 07/17/19 For Sale $499,000 -- $242 / 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 $23,179 $106,136 $14,552 $91,584
2023 $18,955 $106,136 $14,552 $91,584
2022 $18,955 $91,799 $14,552 $77,247
2021 $11,065 $44,265 $10,459 $33,806
2020 $10,875 $44,265 $10,459 $33,806
2019 $9,325 $48,643 $10,459 $38,184
2018 $8,694 $43,934 $8,640 $35,294
2017 $8,512 $43,934 $8,640 $35,294
2016 $9,692 $49,920 $8,640 $41,280
2015 $8,336 $39,618 $7,048 $32,570
2014 $8,220 $39,618 $7,048 $32,570
2013 $8,877 $42,446 $7,048 $35,398
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10454534

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-30-313-011-0000