NOT LISTED FOR SALE

447 Circle Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $552,000 - $693,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,172 Sq Ft
$284/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2021

Last sale price $525,000 $242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,415/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Veterans Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

You are going to love this updated Painted Lady in the heart of Forest Park. Situated on a 50' wide lot this charming Victorian home features 4 full bedrooms and 2.5 bath with zoned HVAC, a 2 car garage PLUS 2 extra spaces off the alley. As you enter from the relaxing front porch, you are immersed in sunlight, natural woodwork and beautiful architectural features. 447 Circle features a separate living room, dining room, 1st floor family room and a large kitchen with a captivating tin ceiling. The kitchen also showcases granite counters, new 2019 stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher and oven. Upstairs includes good-sized bedrooms including an updated master suite with a large 2021 balcony. The finished basement is perfect for relaxing and offers tons of storage. All this surrounded by a new 2020 cedar fence and great side/back yard plus rear patio! Such a great house and only steps from downtown Forest Park w/Madison Street restaurants, bars and shopping or neighboring Oak Park life. Outstanding location for a short commute to the city and beyond. Isn't it time you LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE?

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron Airhart

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475153111 Listed on: 03/10/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Schreiber

Baird & Warner License #475170744

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,117

Year Built

  • 1906

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Recreation Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,117

Year Built

1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1906
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1906

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 19X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2172
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Acreage: 0.1484

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 209
  • Elementary School: Garfield Elementary School
  • Middle School: Forest Park Middle School
  • Junior High Dist: 91

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 126
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15132040240000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9865.15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2021
Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Best Andrew and Bjornberg Krista
Bought by
Wehrs Jonathan S
Seller's Agent
Aaron Airhart
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Schreiber
Baird & Warner
List Price
$509,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.14%
Current Estimated Value
$617,550

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.68%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$380,743
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,807

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2013
Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Wolfe Matthew and Wolfe Susan
Bought by
Best Andrew and Bjornberg Krista
Seller's Agent
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Airhart
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$450,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,550
-3.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%
Original Mortgage
$360,360
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2006
Sold by
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp
Bought by
Wolfe Matthew and Wolfe Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2006
Sold by
Fitzgerrel Paul L and Fitzgerrel Jeanette
Bought by
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Sold by
Bakaitis James and Bakaitis Megan
Bought by
Fitzgerrel Paul L and Fitzgerrel Jeanette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1996
Sold by
Anderson Truman O
Bought by
Bakaitis James and Bakaitis Megan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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
Wehrs Jonathan S $525,000 Proper Title
Best Andrew $450,500 Prairie Title Services
Wolfe Matthew $590,000 None Available
Cendant Mobility Financial Corp $590,000 None Available
Fitzgerrel Paul L $230,000 Prairie Title
Bakaitis James $155,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wehrs Jonathan S $420,000
Previous Owner Best Andrew $360,360
Previous Owner Wolfe Matthew $470,000
Previous Owner Cendant Mobility Financial Corp $470,000
Previous Owner Fitzgerrel Paul L $184,000
Previous Owner Bakaitis James $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $525,000 +3.1% $242 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2021 03/10/21 For Sale $509,000 +13.0% $234 / Sq Ft
11/15/2013 11/15/13 Sold $450,450 -4.0% $207 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2013 09/03/13 For Sale $469,000 -- $216 / 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 $14,117 $47,000 $6,464 $40,536
2023 $11,119 $47,000 $6,464 $40,536
2022 $11,119 $31,023 $4,202 $26,821
2021 $9,428 $31,022 $4,201 $26,821
2020 $9,262 $31,022 $4,201 $26,821
2019 $9,865 $31,447 $4,201 $27,246
2018 $9,660 $31,447 $4,201 $27,246
2017 $9,839 $32,546 $4,201 $28,345
2016 $10,358 $28,905 $3,878 $25,027
2015 $10,196 $28,905 $3,878 $25,027
2014 $10,004 $28,905 $3,878 $25,027
2013 $7,991 $27,336 $3,878 $23,458
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11016224

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-13-204-024-0000