NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4213 Forest Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Estimated Value: $353,000 - $402,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,064 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2022

Last sale price $305,000 $287 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,342/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Highland Elementary School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of July 2022

Cute, Cozy, Cottage style home with tons of character welcomes you! Ideal location just minutes from Good Samaritan Hospital, schools, shopping, restaurants, I-88 and Yorktown Center. Enter this home through the 3-season enclosed front porch with ceramic tile flooring. The LR/DR features hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, gleaming knotty pine paneling, vaulted beamed ceiling with picture rail and warm accent lighting...don't miss the built in bookshelf. The main level also offers 2 large bedrooms with hdwd floors and a newly remodeled full bathroom with gorgeous Italian Carrara marble floor, spacious bath/shower and a deep linen storage cubby. Step right into the eat-in kitchen which has stainless steel appliances ( dishwasher is brand new) and ample cabinet space. Head down to the full finished basement...perfect for entertaining, remote workspace and even a fitness area. Additional convenient new 1/2 bath has Italian Carrara marble floor. Don't miss the tons and tons of closets and dry storage along with zoned lighting and a separate thermostat. Make your way to the private and tranquil backyard oasis. It is a fully fenced in and beautifully landscaped yard with mature perennials, arbor vitae and privacy hedges. Bonus features include: a covered back door patio, a shady area patio and a sun deck patio (located at the back of the garage which has a full access second garage door.) Perfect spot for throwing all of your summer parties for family and friends! Don't miss the storage shed and even a designated space for your portable fire pit. Relax and enjoy...CHEERS! Please note the additional amenities this home on Forest Ave. offers: 2019 boiler heating system, 2019 "Rheem"hot water heater, all house "Generac" generator, 2015 roof replacement (complete tear off), 2 sump pumps (battery back up system), circuit breakers, Front load washer and dryer remain, ceiling fans throughout, upgraded underground drainage system. We hope you appreciate and will fall in love with our home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Peterson

L.W. Reedy Real Estate License #475126723 Listed on: 05/31/2022

L.W. Reedy Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Samar Belgiano

Samar Belgiano License #471021828

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,970

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,064 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Highland Elementary School
  • Herrick Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 138

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,954

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 1064
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1064
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened
  • List Price: 319900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 138
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3954.14
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2022
Closed on
Jul 20, 2022
Sold by
Schuster Hans J and Schuster Marie Anne
Bought by
Mcanarney Lorie
Seller's Agent
Margaret Peterson
L.W. Reedy Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Samar Belgiano
Samar Belgiano
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-8.93%
Current Estimated Value
$356,241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$51,241
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.19%
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
Mcanarney Lorie $305,000 New Title Company Name
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schuster Hans $187,000
Previous Owner Schuster Hans J $213,580
Previous Owner Schuster Hans J $224,000
Previous Owner Schuster Hans J $133,000
Previous Owner Schuster Hans J $20,750
Previous Owner Schuster Hans J $51,975
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $305,000 -4.7% $287 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Price Changed $319,900 -4.5% $301 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 For Sale $334,900 -- $315 / 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 -- $94,562 $45,470 $49,092
2023 $4,692 $86,930 $41,800 $45,130
2022 $4,227 $77,820 $39,400 $38,420
2021 $3,954 $76,930 $38,950 $37,980
2020 $3,878 $75,410 $38,180 $37,230
2019 $3,747 $72,350 $36,630 $35,720
2018 $3,578 $68,610 $36,390 $32,220
2017 $3,458 $66,020 $35,020 $31,000
2016 $3,381 $63,010 $33,420 $29,590
2015 $3,332 $59,280 $31,440 $27,840
2014 $3,199 $55,630 $30,570 $25,060
2013 $3,133 $55,370 $30,430 $24,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11419244

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-05-116-003