$265,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

5126 Forster Ave Schiller Park, IL 60176

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.2 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • East Leyden High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Fairview Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this classic Cape Cod-style home offering 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, nestled in a desirable location. This home is full of charm and ready for your personal touch to bring it into the modern era! A large living area with hardwood floors and a big picture window that fills the room with natural light, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Two bedrooms on the first floor with beautiful hardwood floors, and two additional bedrooms on the second floor, offering plenty of space. A spacious basement that offers tons of potential for storage or additional living space. Step outside to a sizable deck-ideal for summer barbecues or outdoor relaxation. This home is a diamond in the rough, in need of updating and rehab, but with so much potential to make it your own. Bring your vision and make this home shine! Don't miss out on the opportunity to create your dream home in this wonderful Cape Cod property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Furman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475144230 Listed on: 02/14/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorota Dynak

Coldwell Banker Residential

Coldwell Banker Residential

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,441

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,441

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1872
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Deck
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1872
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 254900
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 81

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 12094080380000
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 8750
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10441.21
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Reo Acquisition Ii Llc
Bought by
Dela Cruz Monika and Snopkowski Pawel
Seller's Agent
Patti Furman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dorota Dynak
Coldwell Banker Residential
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.96%
Views
653
Current Estimated Value
$275,864

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,864
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc
Bought by
Reo Acquisition Ii Llc
Seller's Agent
Patti Furman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dorota Dynak
Coldwell Banker Residential
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.96%
Views
653

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation
Bought by
Dlj Mortgage Capital Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2001
Sold by
Mueller Marjorie A
Bought by
Aramburo Noel and Carrera Aimee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,900
Interest Rate
7.22%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $265,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $242,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $261,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $229,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $265,000 +4.0% $142 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $254,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 For Sale $254,900 -- $136 / 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 $3,522 $12,036 $2,813 $9,223
2023 $3,510 $12,036 $2,813 $9,223
2022 $3,510 $12,036 $2,813 $9,223
2021 $2,316 $7,140 $2,031 $5,109
2020 $2,245 $7,140 $2,031 $5,109
2019 $2,173 $8,031 $2,031 $6,000
2018 $2,513 $8,172 $1,718 $6,454
2017 $2,514 $8,172 $1,718 $6,454
2016 $2,461 $8,172 $1,718 $6,454
2015 $2,571 $8,069 $1,562 $6,507
2014 $2,557 $8,069 $1,562 $6,507
2013 $2,461 $8,069 $1,562 $6,507
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12291457

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-09-408-038-0000