NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3916 Forest Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $594,000 - $634,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,737 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2018

Last sale price $439,900 $253 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,893/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Highland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2018

Looking for something special? THIS IS IT! Right out of HOUSE BEAUTIFUL, this GORGEOUS RANCH is EXCEPTIONAL! This mostly-BRICK beauty has excellent curb appeal & UNBELIEVABLE BACKYARD that will knock your socks off! Newly finished HARDWOOD FLOORS, WHITE TRIM, NEW PAINT! The LIVING ROOM and DINING ROOM (with seating for 6-10) has A GAS-LOG FIREPLACE serving both rooms for warmth and ambiance. A NEWER 2005 FAMILY ROOM w/VAULTED CEILING & 2nd FIREPLACE adds great space for entertaining or just relaxing. The KITCHEN, OPEN TO FAMILY ROOM is a TOTAL REHAB with cherry cabinetry, granite and SS. 3 FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOMS are served by 2 beautiful baths - one an awe-inspiring mid-century HOLLYWOOD with newer marble floor & vanity & other completely updated w/WALK-IN SHOWER. An EXERCISE ROOM, REC RM, BONUS RM, WORKSHOP, 4TH BDRM, & HALF BATH & 3rd FP are on lower level! 1.3M to Train & Downtown! 0.5M to Jewel, 0.4M to Doerhoefer Park! Walk to HIGHLAND GS, a BLUE-RIBBON school, & NORTH HS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peg Redding

Keller Williams Infinity License #475100262 Listed on: 06/04/2018

Keller Williams Infinity

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Lukasik

RE/MAX Professionals License #471020258

RE/MAX Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,404

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1954 | 2005

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Workroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $5,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,404

Year Built | Renovated

1954 | 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 1738
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 138
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1954
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: See through/Multi Sided, Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Recreation Room, Workroom, Exercise Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 21X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 31X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Work Rm, Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 22X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1737
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3338
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1738
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1738
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • Acreage: 0.279

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1738

Schools

  • School District: 99
  • Elementary School: HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: HERRICK MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 58
  • Elementary School #2: BELLE AIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 177 X 69
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0905102003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5680.94

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2018
Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Baresch William and Baresch Darlene
Bought by
Driscoll Robert and Driscoll Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Peg Redding
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Edward Lukasik
RE/MAX Professionals
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$439,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,100
-2.03%
Current Estimated Value
$608,922

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,022
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$417,905
Outstanding Balance
$364,899
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$244,023

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1998
Sold by
Downers Grove National Of Downers Grove
Bought by
Baresch William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,500
Interest Rate
7.12%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Driscoll Robert -- Attorney
Baresch William $169,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Driscoll Robert $417,905
Previous Owner Baresch William $160,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/02/2018 08/02/18 Sold $439,900 -2.0% $253 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 For Sale $449,000 -- $258 / 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 $8,404 $154,794 $68,216 $86,578
2023 $7,983 $142,300 $62,710 $79,590
2022 $7,540 $134,110 $59,100 $75,010
2021 $7,057 $132,590 $58,430 $74,160
2020 $6,925 $129,960 $57,270 $72,690
2019 $6,704 $124,700 $54,950 $69,750
2018 $5,992 $110,840 $54,600 $56,240
2017 $5,799 $106,660 $52,540 $54,120
2016 $5,681 $101,790 $50,140 $51,650
2015 $5,614 $95,760 $47,170 $48,590
2014 $5,389 $89,600 $45,860 $43,740
2013 $5,278 $89,170 $45,640 $43,530
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peg Redding

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Peg Redding

    Keller Williams Infinity

    30 Total Sales

    Peg Redding
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  • Edward Lukasik

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Edward Lukasik

    RE/MAX

    (630) 768-5175

    1 in this area

    498 Total Sales

    Edward Lukasik
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09972248

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-102-003

Illinois DuPage County Downers Grove 60515

3916 Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL

This home is located at 3916 Forest Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 since 04 June 2018 and is currently estimated at $608,922, approximately $350 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 3916 Forest Ave is a home located in DuPage County with nearby schools including Highland Elementary School, Herrick Middle School, and Downer Grove North High School.

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