NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3901 Forest Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $650,000 - $766,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,574 Sq Ft
$201/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2019

Last sale price $400,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,745/month

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Highland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of October 2019

Custom built home on a large wooded lot in a convenient Downers Grove Northside location! Solid construction with brick on all sides. Large room sizes. Kitchen updated with hickory cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Bay window in the breakfast area overlooks the gorgeous backyard. Family Room has a brick fireplace with gas logs and exit to the deck. Huge Laundry/Mud Room has a multitude of cabinets and would make a great craft room. Finished, walk out basement. Huge bedrooms with hard wood floors. This home is well cared for, roof approx 6years old, trex deck 2017, furnace and central air replaced in 1998. Kitchen appliances appox 4 years old. Epoxy floor in the garage. Brick paver driveway and walk way. Award winning schools, Highland Elementary a Blue Ribbon School and North HS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Braatz

RE/MAX Enterprises License #471001728 Listed on: 04/26/2019

RE/MAX Enterprises

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Coyle

Platinum Partners Realtors License #471005708

Platinum Partners Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,639

Year Built

  • 1969

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Clad Trim

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $9,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,639

Year Built

1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 2807
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1969
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1969

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 23X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Ceiling Fan, Air Cleaner
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 18X11, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 27X24, On Level: Walkout Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 28X15, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3574
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3574
  • Basement Sq Ft: 767
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 767
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 720
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 795
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1292
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24X15, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Clad Trim
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2737

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: Highland Elementary School
  • Middle School: Herrick Middle School
  • High School: North High School
  • Junior High Dist: 58

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 85X141X86X141
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0905101001

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8431.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2019
Closed on
Oct 19, 2019
Sold by
Pearson Marion H and Pearson Harry Peasrson
Bought by
Ortiz Jose A and Ortiz Mary Ann
Seller's Agent
Mary Braatz
RE/MAX Enterprises
Buyer's Agent
Diane Coyle
Platinum Partners Realtors
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.88%
Current Estimated Value
$719,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$319,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$280,336
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$439,501

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2003
Sold by
Pearson Harry and Pearson Marion H
Bought by
Pearson Harry and Pearson Marion H
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ortiz Jose A $400,000 Midwest Ttl & Appraisal Svcs
Pearson Harry -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ortiz Jose A $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2019 10/23/19 Sold $400,000 -5.9% $112 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2019 09/16/19 For Sale $425,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Price Changed $425,000 -3.4% $119 / Sq Ft
06/15/2019 06/15/19 Price Changed $439,900 -4.3% $123 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 For Sale $459,900 -- $129 / 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 $11,639 $211,305 $78,202 $133,103
2023 $11,071 $194,250 $71,890 $122,360
2022 $10,422 $183,080 $67,760 $115,320
2021 $9,756 $181,000 $66,990 $114,010
2020 $9,576 $177,410 $65,660 $111,750
2019 $8,992 $170,220 $63,000 $107,220
2018 $8,431 $158,520 $62,590 $95,930
2017 $8,154 $152,540 $60,230 $92,310
2016 $7,981 $145,580 $57,480 $88,100
2015 $7,879 $136,970 $54,080 $82,890
2014 $7,490 $127,200 $52,580 $74,620
2013 $7,336 $126,600 $52,330 $74,270
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10358286

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-101-001