NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 Thomas Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $641,000 - $759,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,698 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 10, 2022

Last sale price $640,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,024/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to Veterans Park

About This Home

As of June 2022

Set in a highly walkable section of Forest Park, you're close to restaurants, Roos Rec Center, the library, tennis courts and pool from this beautifully maintained, Six bed, Three and a half bath home. Beyond the front porch, you'll step inside to discover a light-filled entertaining space washed in a modern paint palette, and boasting gorgeous hardwood floors, a feature you'll enjoy throughout the main level. There's space for special family meals and dinner parties in the dining room, with an informal dining area off the kitchen, which offers stainless appliances, and ample storage and prep space. Beyond the breakfast bar is a comfortable family room, ideal for relaxing with loved ones or gathering with friends to watch football on the weekend. Nearby is a half bath; while upstairs is a spacious and airy master retreat with an attached master bathroom. Here, you'll appreciate the dual sink vanity, jetted soaking tub, and walk-in shower with a bench seat and glass door. Whether you have a large family, or need extra space for a home office, study, hobby room, or exercise space, the five other bedrooms are sure to accommodate. The home also has an expansive, open lower level with loads of potential for use, and a stellar fenced back yard with a huge paver patio for enjoying all of your outdoor activities. Too many more amenities to list, including dual laundry hook ups. Don't wait; schedule your personal showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Teets

Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora License #471017900 Listed on: 05/03/2022

Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora

Last Buyer's Agent

Dorothy Gillian

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475141002

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,976

Year Built

  • Built in 1904 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • 6,351 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 127
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,698 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Garfield Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Overhead Sewers
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,976

Year Built

Built in 1904 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 2698
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bathroom: Full,Double Sink,Tub & Separate Shwr,Whirlpool

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch
  • List Price: 640000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Overhead Sewers
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

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

  • Elementary School: Garfield Elementary School
  • High School: Proviso East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 91

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1458
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 127
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12976
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2022
Closed on
May 21, 2022
Sold by
Nee David L and Nee Laura A
Bought by
Vaccaro Nicholas A and Vaccaro Anne R
Seller's Agent
Gregory Teets
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Dorothy Gillian
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Current Estimated Value
$705,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2012
Closed on
May 10, 2012
Sold by
Thomas Forest Corp
Bought by
Nee David L and Crawford Laura A
Seller's Agent
John Spillane
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Phil Byers
Compass
List Price
$494,680
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,680
-3.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2011
Sold by
Karstens Cynthia and Schaumburg Theodore R
Bought by
Thomas Forest Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2011
Sold by
Schaumburg Theodore H and Schaumburg Winifred L
Bought by
Karstens Cynthia and Schaumburg Theodore R
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
Vaccaro Nicholas A $640,000 None Listed On Document
Nee David L $475,000 Multiple
Thomas Forest Corp $122,000 None Available
Karstens Cynthia -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Vaccaro Nicholas A $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Sold $640,000 0.0% $237 / Sq Ft
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2022 05/03/22 For Sale $640,000 +34.7% $237 / Sq Ft
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Sold $475,000 -4.0% -- View Prior Sale
04/01/2012 04/01/12 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2012 03/29/12 For Sale $494,680 -- --
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 $15,392 $51,245 $6,350 $44,895
2023 $13,905 $51,245 $6,350 $44,895
2022 $13,905 $42,217 $4,128 $38,089
2021 $13,238 $42,216 $4,127 $38,089
2020 $12,976 $42,216 $4,127 $38,089
2019 $12,658 $39,378 $4,127 $35,251
2018 $12,395 $39,378 $4,127 $35,251
2017 $12,143 $39,378 $4,127 $35,251
2016 $13,948 $41,420 $3,810 $37,610
2015 $13,686 $41,420 $3,810 $37,610
2014 $13,446 $41,420 $3,810 $37,610
2013 $11,656 $36,041 $3,810 $32,231
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11392796

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-13-211-008-0000