NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3948 Forest Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $472,000 - $572,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2018

Last sale price $385,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,296/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Ranch Style House
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Highland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2018

Enjoy ranch style living in this beautifully updated home with all the latest finishes, open floor plan, hardwood floors and a large private back yard. The modern Kitchen has all new stainless appliances and granite counter tops and island for entertaining. The large open Living Room features a charming fireplace and looks out over an amazing Sun Room that is Insulated, heated and air conditioned. The finished Basement provides additional living space with a Family Room, Bedroom, Full Bath and Laundry. Near all award winning schools and downtown Downers Grove for shopping or commuting on train. Home also has new high efficiency furnace. Home warranty included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel DeBoo

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Listed on: 02/27/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Howard

Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,726

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1955 | 2018

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • 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

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Finished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,726

Year Built | Renovated

1955 | 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Square Footage Comments: full finished basement with full bath and family room
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1268
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1955
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 5X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 30X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1588
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2536
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1268
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 1268
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1268
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X38, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.3028

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Overhead Sewers
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1268

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: 75X177
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0905102011

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4887.42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2018
Closed on
May 29, 2018
Sold by
Invest With Purpose Llc
Bought by
Martindale Briana and Bitner Adam P
Seller's Agent
Daniel DeBoo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Howard
Keller Williams Chicago-Lincoln Park
List Price
$400,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.75%
Current Estimated Value
$505,571

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,571
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$365,750
Outstanding Balance
$316,312
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,259

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2017
Sold by
Gray Linsley
Bought by
Invest With Purpose Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Gray Linsley S and Gray Lois M
Bought by
Declaration Of Trust Of Linsley Gray & L
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
Martindale Briana $385,000 First American Title
Invest With Purpose Llc -- First American Title
Declaration Of Trust Of Linsley Gray & L -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martindale Briana $365,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Sold $385,000 -1.3% $242 / Sq Ft
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2018 04/07/18 Price Changed $389,900 -2.5% $246 / Sq Ft
03/05/2018 03/05/18 For Sale $400,000 0.0% $252 / Sq Ft
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2018 02/27/18 For Sale $400,000 -- $252 / 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 $7,726 $134,941 $74,612 $60,329
2023 $7,374 $124,050 $68,590 $55,460
2022 $6,881 $116,910 $64,650 $52,260
2021 $6,443 $115,580 $63,910 $51,670
2020 $6,329 $113,290 $62,640 $50,650
2019 $6,139 $108,700 $60,100 $48,600
2018 $5,813 $101,700 $59,720 $41,980
2017 $5,005 $97,870 $57,470 $40,400
2016 $4,887 $93,410 $54,850 $38,560
2015 $4,808 $87,880 $51,600 $36,280
2014 $4,630 $82,830 $50,170 $32,660
2013 $4,534 $82,440 $49,930 $32,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09867604

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-102-011