$574,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

435 Elgin Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

4 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1891 Built

Recently Sold

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2025

Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained, this stunning oversized 2-Flat resides on a massive 50' x 160' lot, just steps from downtown Forest Park! Perfect for owner-occupants and investors alike. The sunny first floor unit features central air, newer windows, refinished hardwood flooring throughout, tall ceilings w/ can lighting, two spacious bedrooms and a thoughtfully re-imagined bathroom w/ vintage charm. Open floor plan allows for plenty of entertaining/dining flexibility, with built-in surround sound. The heart of this unit is the knockout eat-in chef's kitchen, offering an abundance of custom cabinetry, quartz countertop, stylish backsplash, higher-end stainless steel appliances, accompanied by an oversized fully-organized pantry. Sunlight floods the top floor unit, which features terrific flexible living and dining space, two bedrooms (including a huge street facing primary w/ study and walk-in closet), a bright and cozy office/den, gorgeous fully redone kitchen w/ custom white cabinets + new stainless steel appliances, and a recently updated bathroom. Clean, bright full basement is equipped with free laundry for both units, tons of storage/flex space, and an extra rest room. Massive deck off the first floor is perfect for relaxing/grilling/entertain, and opens to an expansive enclosed yard -- gardeners will be delighted with all this space to work with! Additional storage shed onsite. Three-car garage garage, two extra parking spaces in the back, and even more parking in the front driveway! New tear-off roof on the main house and shed in 2021! New washer/dryer and new tankless water heater in 2024. Just steps to downtown Forest Park: Starbucks is just around the corner, along with many great restaurants a shops; walk a few minutes to Sugar Beet Co-op. Super convenient to both the green line and blue line!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brady Miller

Cadence Realty License #471022208 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Smith

Baird & Warner License #475203656

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,315

Year Built

  • Built in 1891

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Garfield Elementary School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Shed
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 160

Community Details

  • 2 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,315

Year Built

Built in 1891

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1891
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Disposal,Central Air Conditioner,Hardwood Floors
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 9

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Schools

  • Elementary School: Garfield Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 160
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12314.86
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $574,000 +4.6% --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $549,000 +17.4% --
11/17/2021 11/17/21 Sold $467,500 -6.3% -- View Prior Sale
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 For Sale $499,000 +14.7% --
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Sold $435,000 -2.2% -- View Prior Sale
07/14/2018 07/14/18 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2018 07/10/18 For Sale $445,000 0.0% --
06/03/2018 06/03/18 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Sale $445,000 -- --
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
2025 $12,315 $41,000 $8,000 $33,000
2024 $12,315 $41,000 $8,000 $33,000
2023 $10,159 $41,000 $8,000 $33,000
2022 $10,159 $28,345 $5,200 $23,145
2021 $9,650 $28,344 $5,200 $23,144
2020 $9,403 $28,344 $5,200 $23,144
2019 $10,942 $31,077 $5,200 $25,877
2018 $9,532 $31,077 $5,200 $25,877
2017 $9,343 $31,077 $5,200 $25,877
2016 $8,947 $27,464 $4,800 $22,664
2015 $8,763 $27,464 $4,800 $22,664
2014 $8,616 $27,464 $4,800 $22,664
2013 $8,340 $28,417 $4,800 $23,617
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12307971

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)