NOT LISTED FOR SALE

359 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $703,444 - $789,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,925 Sq Ft
$380/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2015

Last sale price $390,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,081/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Pfuetze Park

About This Home

As of August 2015

Great in town location for this 1950's brick ranch home! Lovingly cared for thru the years and ready for a new owner to call home. Large living room with fireplace, separate dining room, huge family room, 4 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, partial basement, showy perennial gardens, and 1.5 car garage. So close to all of downtown Glen Ellyn, you can leave the car at home! Owner can close quickly. The property is being sold in "as-is" condition. Easy to show!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Wells

Coldwell Banker Residential Listed on: 08/04/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Gorz

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475128758

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,663

Year Built

  • 1948

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,663

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1948
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Half
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1925
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 87
  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School: GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 72X173X49X182
  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0514113005

Tax Info

  • Taxes: $10,307

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Williams David K and Williams Terri C
Bought by
Bourgeois Thomas M
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$732,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,480
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$430,972

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2015
Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Walter Charlotte C Swett and Charlotte Swett Walter Trust
Bought by
Williams David K and Williams Terri C
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Wells
Coldwell Banker Residential
Buyer's Agent
Beth Gorz
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.63%
Original Mortgage
$370,500
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1997
Sold by
Walter Charlotte C Swett and Swett Charlotte C
Bought by
Walter Charlotte C Swett and Charlotte C Swett Walter Trust
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
Bourgeois Thomas M $440,000 Landtrust National Title
Williams David K $390,000 Multiple
Walter Charlotte C Swett -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bourgeois Thomas M $352,000
Previous Owner Williams David K $370,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2015 08/31/15 Sold $390,000 -2.5% $203 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2015 08/04/15 For Sale $399,900 -- $208 / 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 $11,663 $172,650 $40,390 $132,260
2022 $11,393 $163,160 $38,170 $124,990
2021 $10,948 $159,280 $37,260 $122,020
2020 $9,199 $157,790 $36,910 $120,880
2019 $8,982 $153,630 $35,940 $117,690
2018 $9,547 $159,850 $49,830 $110,020
2017 $9,701 $153,950 $47,990 $105,960
2016 $9,898 $129,390 $46,070 $83,320
2015 $9,452 $123,440 $43,950 $79,490
2014 $10,308 $129,180 $62,180 $67,000
2013 $10,037 $129,570 $62,370 $67,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09003239

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-113-005