NOT LISTED FOR SALE

611 Forest Ave Unit A Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $484,000 - $700,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,078 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2022

Last sale price $589,500 $284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,782/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • End Unit
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Holmes School Playground

About This Home

As of September 2022

Welcome to a very unique property, nestled in the middle of a neighborhood! This 3 bedroom high-end townhome lives like a single-family home! The living room draws your eye to the gas burning fireplace and custom designed built-in bookshelves. The kitchen is open and updated with island seating. The dining room has French doors that lead out to the deck and down to the patio for dining and grilling. Upstairs, the 2nd floor primary bedroom has 15 ft ceilings, an ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks and a walk-in closet that leads to a generous attic storage area. The 2nd bedroom works as it is or adding a simple wall and door creates a more traditional layout. The basement has above grade egress windows, offering amazing natural light and generous room sizes. Downstairs you will find, the 3rd bedroom, family room, laundry room and more. The garage is attached and offers extra storage and another access point to the patio area. The location is unbeatable! How would you like to walk out your front door and be a few steps from your local ice cream parlor, parks, school, the train or all that downtown Oak Park has to offer? Or just stroll through your new neighborhood, the Frank Lloyd Wright historic district! Click the Virtual Tour link to see exterior photos and floor plans. Interior photos and full MLS listing targeted for after Labor Day.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649 Listed on: 07/15/2022

Baird & Warner

Co-Listed By

Jon Keller

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471020535

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Sersen

Redfin Corporation License #475175228

Redfin Corporation

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,160

Lot Details

  • End Unit

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,078 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Horace Mann Elementary School
  • Percy Julian Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,160

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2078
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Fan-Attic Exhaust
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: PLANS: MAIN FLOOR 781 SQ FT, 2ND FLOOR 685 SQ FT, BASEMENT 612 SQ FT = 2,078 SQ FT; GARAGE 378 SQ FT (20' X 22')
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 595000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Number of Cars: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Shared,Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self Managed
  • Management Contact Name: Self Managed
  • Management Phone: 123-456-7890
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Horace Mann Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Percy Julian Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16160.32
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2022
Closed on
Sep 19, 2022
Sold by
Donlin Gina E and Donlin Kurt
Bought by
Simpson Marianne
Seller's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$589,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,500
-0.92%
Current Estimated Value
$632,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,081
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.34%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2017
Closed on
Nov 8, 2017
Sold by
Heise Raymond and Heise Lynn
Bought by
Donlin Gina E
Seller's Agent
Laura Garcia
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Janet Rouse
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$521,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-5.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2014
Closed on
Jul 9, 2014
Sold by
Krueckeberg Suzanne
Bought by
Heise Raymond and Heise Lynn
Seller's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Joan Filbin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$468,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2007
Sold by
Bogardus Joseph and Bogardus Mary Kay
Bought by
Krueckeberg Suzanne and Suzanne Krueckeberg Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2002
Sold by
Austin Bank Of Chicago
Bought by
Bogardus Joseph and Bogardus Mary Kay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2000
Sold by
Gallagher Mary E
Bought by
Austin Bank Of Chicago and Trust #7440

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$556,000
Interest Rate
10.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Simpson Marianne $589,500 Baird & Warner Title
Donlin Gina E $521,000 Prairie Title
Heise Raymond $468,000 Attorney
Krueckeberg Suzanne $582,000 Multiple
Bogardus Joseph $405,000 --
Austin Bank Of Chicago $262,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Heise Raymond $318,000
Previous Owner Bogardus Joseph $225,000
Previous Owner Austin Bank Of Chicago $556,000
Closed Austin Bank Of Chicago $556,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $589,500 -0.9% $284 / Sq Ft
07/16/2022 07/16/22 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2022 07/15/22 For Sale $595,000 +14.2% $286 / Sq Ft
11/13/2017 11/13/17 Sold $521,000 -5.1% -- View Prior Sale
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2017 09/08/17 For Sale $549,000 +17.3% --
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold $468,000 -2.3% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $479,000 -- $153 / 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 $17,256 $58,900 $5,114 $53,786
2023 $16,877 $58,900 $5,114 $53,786
2022 $16,877 $47,371 $5,015 $42,356
2021 $16,480 $47,371 $5,015 $42,356
2020 $16,160 $47,371 $5,015 $42,356
2019 $17,034 $44,398 $4,523 $39,875
2018 $16,395 $44,398 $4,523 $39,875
2017 $13,841 $44,398 $4,523 $39,875
2016 $17,729 $44,048 $3,736 $40,312
2015 $14,263 $44,048 $3,736 $40,312
2014 $13,900 $44,048 $3,736 $40,312
2013 $12,414 $40,774 $3,736 $37,038
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11461311

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-319-062-1001