NOT LISTED FOR SALE

59 Forest Gate Cir Oak Brook, IL 60523

Estimated Value: $1,612,935 - $1,798,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,645 Sq Ft
$476/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2020

Last sale price $1,200,000 $329 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,826/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Senior Community
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2020

OAK BROOK'S FINEST MAINTENANCE FREE, 55+ YEAR GATED COMMUNITY. BACK ON THE MARKET AND BETTER THAN EVER! WE TOOK THE TIME OFF TO INSTALL A NEW AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN AUGUST '2020.CHECK OUT THE NEW PICTURES REFLECTING TODAY'S NEUTRAL DECOR SHOWCASING ALL THIS HOME HAS TO OFFER. SOARING CEILINGS, LOTS OF HARDWOOD FLOORING, UPGRADED CREAM COLORED CABS IN KITCHEN PLUS ISLAND WITH BREAKFAST BAR, LIVING ROOM WITH SOARING CEILING, STONE FIREPLACE FLANKED ON EITHER SIDE WITH BUILT-IN CABS WITH GLASS SHELVING & WALL OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE POND. HUGE MASTER BR WITH TRAY CEILING, A MASTER BATH THAT RIVALS THAT OF A 5 STAR HOTEL W/ CREAM COLORED CABS AND BEAUTIFUL NEUTRAL STONEWORK THRUOUT. HIS & HER'S WALK-IN CLOSETS WITH BUILT-INS. 2 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS UPSTAIRS, BOTH EN-SUITES, WITH LARGE WALK-IN CLOSETS AND NEUTRAL STONEWORK IN BOTH BATHS. THE LOWER LEVEL WILL GRAB YOU WITH HIGH CEILINGS, STONE FLOORING, BEAUTIFUL WET BAR THAT WILL SEAT NUMEROUS GUESTS PLUS A FULL BATH. THE 4TH BR IS CURRENTLY USED AS A GAME ROOM. ALL THIS PLUS A NEWER FURNACE. TRULY A BEAUTIFUL, MOVE-IN READY HOME! BUYERS SHOULD VERIFY ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED ON LIST SHEET. FOREST GATE IS A 55+ YEAR COMMUNITY AS DEFINED BY ILLINOIS STATE LAW. PLEASE CONTACT MATTHEW AT OAK & DALE MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COMMUNITY.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Carol Chrisman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475125228 Listed on: 09/06/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Don Romanelli

Romanelli & Associates License #471006112

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,523

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped Professionally

HOA Fees

  • $700 per month

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Dining Area
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Senior Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,523

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$700 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Interstate Access, Adult Community
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 2006
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Eating Area, Foyer, Library, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 23X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 30X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 20X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Library, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Bar, Dimensions: 24X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Eating Area, Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3645
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco, Stone
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • Acreage: 0.09

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessment Includes: Common Insurance, Security, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 3645
  • Assessment Association Fees: 8400
  • Management Contact Name: MATTHEW CHOJNOWSKI
  • Management Phone: 630-323-8810X2018

Fee Information

  • Management Company: OAK & DALE

Schools

  • School District: 86
  • Junior High Dist: 53

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 3920
  • Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Landscaped Professionally, Water View
  • Parcel Identification Number: 0626301028

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13531.96

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2023
Sold by
Bufalino Joan
Bought by
Bufalino Joan and Joan Bufalino Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
22
Current Estimated Value
$1,736,734

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2020
Closed on
Nov 3, 2020
Sold by
Wu Richard and The Richard Wu Trust
Bought by
Bufalino Vincent and Bufalino Joan
Seller's Agent
Mary Carol Chrisman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Don Romanelli
Romanelli & Associates
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2015
Sold by
Wu Richard
Bought by
Wu Richard and Richard Wu Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2012
Closed on
Oct 22, 2012
Sold by
Drabek Arlene and The Arlene Drabek 2010 Trust
Bought by
Wu Richard and Wu Christine
Seller's Agent
Diane Salach
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Juanita Soong
Coldwell Banker Residential
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-7.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2010
Sold by
Drabek Arlene
Bought by
Drabek Arlene and Arlene Drabek 2010 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Forest Gate Inc
Bought by
Drabek Arlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,525
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Bufalino Joan -- None Listed On Document
Bufalino Vincent -- None Listed On Document
Bufalino Vincent $1,200,000 Attorney
Wu Richard -- Attorney
Wu Richard $1,430,000 None Available
Drabek Arlene -- None Available
Drabek Arlene $1,525,000 Ctic
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Forest Gate Inc $480,525
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Sold $1,200,000 -4.0% $329 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2020 09/06/20 For Sale $1,250,000 -12.6% $343 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Sold $1,430,000 -7.7% $392 / Sq Ft
09/21/2012 09/21/12 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2012 09/14/12 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $425 / 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
2023 $16,523 $435,990 $131,130 $304,860
2022 $15,465 $419,100 $126,050 $293,050
2021 $14,774 $408,680 $122,920 $285,760
2020 $14,236 $399,730 $120,230 $279,500
2019 $13,532 $380,040 $114,310 $265,730
2018 $12,250 $359,750 $108,210 $251,540
2017 $14,067 $418,080 $125,760 $292,320
2016 $14,974 $424,430 $118,470 $305,960
2015 $14,776 $395,410 $110,370 $285,040
2014 $11,039 $287,150 $112,910 $174,240
2013 $10,949 $291,200 $114,500 $176,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10848756

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-26-301-028