Seller's Agent in 2016
Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(708) 205-9518
10 in this area
52 Total Sales
537 Thomas Ave Forest Park, IL 60130
Estimated Value: $526,000 - $603,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,488
Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Home Office
- 1.1 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- 5-minute walk to Veterans Park
About This Home
As of August 2016Potential Abounds! This Grand Victorian offers fantastic location, space and character. Located on the most sought after block in town, this home offers large rooms with lots of natural light, a fabulous layout with a first floor family room, exceptionally high ceilings, and original molding throughout. Here's your opportunity to personalize the house of your dreams. Bring this sleeping beauty back to life! Forest Park's motto: "Big city access, small town charm." Walk to Madison Street restaurants and retail, Blue Line, and schools. Excellent park district and pool. Easy access to the Eisenhower and airports. A "must see" priced to sell. Beings Sold "AS-IS"
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Engel & Voelkers Chicago License #475155715 Listed on: 03/28/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,154
Year Built
- Built in 1902
Lot Details
- 6,360
Parking
- 1.1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,488 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Attic
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Garfield Elementary School
- Forest Park Middle School
- Proviso East High School
Utilities
- Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Forced Air Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Porch
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 125
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 28, 2016
Closed on
Aug 11, 2016
Sold by
Grimes Lisa J and Becker John R
Bought by
Rodriguez Jennifer and Dzoga Borg Theresa
Seller's Agent
Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Marco DeBenedictis
Master Key Realty Inc.
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.28%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$270,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Outstanding Balance
$188,421
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$376,897
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2007
Sold by
Becker John R
Bought by
Becker John R and The John R Becker Declaration Of Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodriguez Jennifer | $295,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Becker John R | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Rodriguez Jennifer | $236,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2016 08/16/16 | Sold | $295,000 | -3.3% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2016 04/05/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/28/2016 03/28/16 | For Sale | $305,000 | -- | $123 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,821 | $46,000 | $6,350 | $39,650 |
| 2024 | $12,821 | $46,000 | $6,350 | $39,650 |
| 2023 | $13,372 | $46,000 | $6,350 | $39,650 |
| 2022 | $13,372 | $40,731 | $4,128 | $36,603 |
| 2021 | $12,732 | $40,729 | $4,127 | $36,602 |
| 2020 | $12,483 | $40,729 | $4,127 | $36,602 |
| 2019 | $11,352 | $32,241 | $4,127 | $28,114 |
| 2018 | $11,118 | $32,241 | $4,127 | $28,114 |
| 2017 | $10,874 | $32,241 | $4,127 | $28,114 |
| 2016 | $9,126 | $27,964 | $3,810 | $24,154 |
| 2015 | $9,864 | $27,964 | $3,810 | $24,154 |
| 2014 | $8,154 | $27,964 | $3,810 | $24,154 |
| 2013 | $10,476 | $32,391 | $3,810 | $28,581 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lisa Grimes
-
Marco DeBenedictis
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Marco DeBenedictis
Master Key Realty Inc.
(708) 205-1970
53 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 09176720
APN: 15-13-210-021-0000
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