NOT LISTED FOR SALE

603 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $603,000 - $698,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,798 Sq Ft
$354/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2019

Last sale price $425,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,495/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • LEED For Homes Silver Status
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Holmes School Playground

About This Home

As of July 2019

Sweet brick Cape Cod style home nestled in the heart of the historic district. Sits on the border of Holmes and Mann School district. Larger than it looks, features 3 beds, 1.1 baths, rec room in basement and main level family room. Generous fenced yard & paver patio. Move right in! Loads of updates include, new CA 2017, tuck pointed 2015, insulated/energy efficient certified 2014, updated bath 2018, fresh paint 2019, landscaping 2018, renovated LR/DR 2013, gleaming hardwood floors. Close proximity to Metra, El, shops, parks, and schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sondra Savino

Compass License #475142425 Listed on: 06/12/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Sprafka Wagner

RE/MAX In The Village License #475092330

RE/MAX In The Village

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,489

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,449 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50' x 147'
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,798 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
  • Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • LEED For Homes Silver Status
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,489

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1798
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1524
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 449000
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Steam, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: OLIVER W HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOO
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Middle/Junior School: GWENDOLYN BROOKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: LEED-H Silver

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.171
  • Lot Dimensions: 50' X 147'
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12488.83
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Shilney Robert
Bought by
Shilney Robert
Current Estimated Value
$636,107

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2020
Sold by
Shilney Robert and Rome Jessica
Bought by
Shilney Robert and Rome Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,600
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2019
Closed on
Jul 24, 2019
Sold by
Messineo Gaston and Sebastianelli Paola
Bought by
Shilney Robert
Seller's Agent
Sondra Savino
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Patti Sprafka Wagner
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2013
Closed on
Aug 23, 2013
Sold by
Young Linda D and Young Kevin
Bought by
Paola Messineo Gaston and Paola Sebastinaelli
Seller's Agent
Kevin Young
DEN-WON REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Marion Digre
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%
Original Mortgage
$389,500
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1999
Sold by
Quek Francis and Quek Lee Lian
Bought by
Bell Linda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,200
Interest Rate
7.29%
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
Shilney Robert -- None Listed On Document
Shilney Robert -- Citywide Title Corporation
Shilney Robert $425,000 North American Title Company
Paola Messineo Gaston $410,000 None Available
Bell Linda D $259,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shilney Robert $345,600
Previous Owner Shilney Robert $355,000
Previous Owner Paola Messineo Gaston $389,500
Previous Owner Bell Linda D $207,200
Closed Bell Linda D $38,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Sold $425,000 -5.3% $236 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2019 06/12/19 For Sale $449,000 +9.5% $250 / Sq Ft
08/23/2013 08/23/13 Sold $410,000 -2.4% $256 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2013 07/26/13 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2013 07/22/13 For Sale $419,900 -- $262 / 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 $13,589 $45,000 $9,685 $35,315
2023 $13,366 $45,000 $9,685 $35,315
2022 $13,366 $38,229 $8,381 $29,848
2021 $13,059 $38,229 $8,381 $29,848
2020 $12,823 $38,229 $8,381 $29,848
2019 $12,209 $35,251 $7,636 $27,615
2018 $11,749 $35,251 $7,636 $27,615
2017 $12,489 $37,953 $7,636 $30,317
2016 $14,666 $38,936 $6,332 $32,604
2015 $13,095 $38,936 $6,332 $32,604
2014 $12,187 $38,936 $6,332 $32,604
2013 $9,304 $31,219 $6,332 $24,887
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10413849

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-319-039-0000