NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 Thomas Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $537,000 - $739,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,564 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2021

Last sale price $465,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,475/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Veterans Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

Beautiful blonde brick 4 bedroom 2 bath home sits majestically on the corner of Thomas and Jackson. Perfectly located just blocks and walking distance from Madison Street with its fabulous dining & shopping, I-290 and CTA Blueline.. Lovely eat-in Kitchen is tastefully updated~granite/SS including wine fridge and island. Hardwood flooring throughout. Home is gracious and welcoming~Ideal for entertaining~spacious living room w/fireplace, formal dining room, office/family room w/built ins and adorable heated 4 season room on main level. Generously sized bedrooms with 9 foot ceilings and plenty of closet space..Loads of storage in attic and full unfinished basement~clean slate and perfect rec room! Bonus room in lower level was used as a music studio, can be used for storage..Attached oversized brick garage. Pella windows, new roof & hot water heater 2017, 200 amp electrical service, newer gutters and sump pump. You'll love the fully fenced private yard w/large paver brick patio. Fantastic location~near all public transportation, schools, parks and 20 minutes to the lakefront!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Citro

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135806 Listed on: 09/18/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Landgrebe

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168037

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1937

Lot Details

  • 6,098

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 2564
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1281
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1937
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 3845
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1937

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch Heated, Office, Foyer, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch Heated, Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 14X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 15X16, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 26X27, On Level: Basement
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2564
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2564
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1281
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2564
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1443

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 91

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15132100230000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10851.44

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2022
Sold by
Luitjohan Cory and Luitjohan Maryelizabeth
Bought by
Luitjohan Cory T and Luitjohan Maryelizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$608,390

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
Luitjohan Cory and Luitjohan Maryelizabeth
Bought by
Cory T And Maryelizabeth Luitjohan Family Tru and Luitjohan Maryelizabeth

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2020
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Calderone Anthony T and Calderone Lois
Bought by
Luitjohan Cory and Luitjohan Nora Maryelizabeth
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Citro
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joe Landgrebe
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$465,000
Sold Price
$465,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.27%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2002
Sold by
St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Congregati
Bought by
Calderone Anthony T and Calderone Lois

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
7.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Luitjohan Cory T -- --
Cory T And Maryelizabeth Luitjohan Family Tru -- None Listed On Document
Luitjohan Cory $465,000 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Calderone Anthony T -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Luitjohan Cory $435,000
Previous Owner Calderone Anthony T $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/27/2021 01/27/21 Sold $465,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
12/17/2020 12/17/20 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2020 10/27/20 For Sale $465,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Price Changed $465,000 -3.1% $181 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2020 09/18/20 For Sale $479,900 -- $187 / 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
2025 $15,524 $55,000 $6,285 $48,715
2024 $15,524 $55,000 $6,285 $48,715
2023 $14,202 $55,000 $6,285 $48,715
2022 $14,202 $43,045 $4,085 $38,960
2021 $13,521 $43,045 $4,085 $38,960
2020 $13,251 $43,045 $4,085 $38,960
2019 $10,851 $34,248 $4,085 $30,163
2018 $10,626 $34,248 $4,085 $30,163
2017 $10,413 $34,248 $4,085 $30,163
2016 $11,335 $34,127 $3,771 $30,356
2015 $11,113 $34,127 $3,771 $30,356
2014 $10,922 $34,127 $3,771 $30,356
2013 $10,877 $36,260 $3,771 $32,489
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10862651

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-13-210-023-0000