Joe Caputo
Responds Quickly
REMAX Legends
(224) 803-3856
76 Total Sales
2 in Downers Grove
$540K - $940K Price Range
3913 Forest Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515
Downers Grove Area
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,844
Sq Ft
0.31
Acre Lot
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Recreation Room
- Radiant Floor
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Ranch Style House
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of July 2026Beautifully updated ranch home offering the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality, set on an impressive oversized 0.31-acre lot with scenic private views. This move-in-ready home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, an updated finished basement, and an attached 2-car garage in one of Downers Grove's most sought-after locations. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated custom kitchen, showcasing granite countertops, custom cabinetry, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and seamless flow into the dining area and spacious family room. Filled with natural light from a large picture window, the inviting family room features gleaming hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space. The main-level primary suite serves as a private retreat with a wall of closets and a luxurious en-suite full bathroom featuring a custom walk-in shower and heated floors. Two additional bedrooms with hardwood flooring and generous closet space, along with a second full bathroom, complete the main level. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living in the versatile three-season room, conveniently accessible from the family room, dining area, garage, and backyard. Step outside to the expansive patio and enjoy the exceptional privacy and picturesque views of the oversized backyard. The newly updated finished basement adds incredible living space with a large recreation room featuring a second fireplace, a fourth bedroom, a full bathroom, laundry room, and abundant storage. Extensively updated throughout, including: Furnace & A/C (2019), Updated Finished Basement with LVP Flooring (2020), Refrigerator (2022), Washer & Dryer (2021), Oven & Dishwasher (2024), New Sump Pump with Battery Backup (2026), updated windows, fresh interior paint, and new exterior doors. Ideally located near award-winning schools including Blue Ribbon Highland Elementary, Herrick Middle School, and Downers Grove North High School, as well as Doerhoefer Park, the Metra BNSF train station to Chicago, shopping, dining, and major highways. A rare opportunity to enjoy turnkey living, exceptional space, and an unbeatable location-welcome home to Downers Grove!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Experience Brokerage Phone: (630) 915-1449 License #475141426 Listed on: 06/17/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,784
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 13,495 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 93 x 138
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,844 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Basement Storage
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Highland Elementary School
- Herrick Middle School
- North High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- Ranch
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 7, 2016
Closed on
Oct 31, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Kennedy
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Rosa Andersen
Realty Executives Midwest
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$327,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Downers Grove, IL
-
Joe Caputo
-
Julie Roback
Julie Roback
Baird & Warner
(224) 279-6533
277 Total Sales
2 in Downers Grove
$460K - $527K Price Range
-
Timothy Good
Timothy Good
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
(708) 729-5961
210 Total Sales
7 in Downers Grove
$184K - $1.4M Price Range
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Marie Clucas
Marie Clucas
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
(815) 524-0206
104 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove
$270,000 Price
-
Michael Lafido
Michael Lafido
LPT Realty
(224) 706-1024
126 Total Sales
1 in Downers Grove
$1,831,000 Price
-
Vipin Gulati
Vipin Gulati
RE/MAX Professionals Select
(708) 859-6295
264 Total Sales
4 in Downers Grove
$288K - $1.8M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $380,000 | Carrington Title Partners Ll | |
| Warranty Deed | $305,000 | Midwest Title Services Llc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $278,297 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $327,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $284,350 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $244,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 07/17/26 | Sold | $655,500 | -1.4% | $230 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/23/2026 06/23/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/17/2026 06/17/26 | For Sale | $665,000 | +72.7% | $234 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/04/2016 11/04/16 | Sold | $385,000 | 0.0% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 09/09/2016 09/09/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/07/2016 09/07/16 | For Sale | $385,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 | $9,414 | $161,429 | $84,587 | $76,842 |
| 2023 | $8,346 | $148,400 | $77,760 | $70,640 |
| 2022 | $7,878 | $139,860 | $73,290 | $66,570 |
| 2021 | $7,374 | $138,270 | $72,460 | $65,810 |
| 2020 | $7,236 | $135,530 | $71,020 | $64,510 |
| 2019 | $7,005 | $130,040 | $68,140 | $61,900 |
| 2018 | $6,706 | $123,340 | $67,700 | $55,640 |
| 2017 | $6,492 | $118,690 | $65,150 | $53,540 |
| 2016 | $6,362 | $113,280 | $62,180 | $51,100 |
| 2015 | $6,291 | $106,580 | $58,500 | $48,080 |
| 2014 | $6,070 | $100,170 | $56,880 | $43,290 |
| 2013 | $5,946 | $99,700 | $56,610 | $43,090 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Natalie Weber
Seller's Agent in 2026
Natalie Weber
Keller Williams Experience
(630) 519-6508
153 Total Sales
-
Maggie Diedrick
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Maggie Diedrick
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(773) 370-8051
94 Total Sales
-
Mary Kennedy
M
Seller's Agent in 2016
Mary Kennedy
Platinum Partners Realtors
(630) 740-6189
3 Total Sales
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Susan Hazekamp
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Susan Hazekamp
Platinum Partners Realtors
(630) 992-4432
16 Total Sales
-
Rosa Andersen
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Rosa Andersen
Realty Executives
(630) 745-0266
111 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12671746
APN: 09-05-103-001
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