NOT LISTED FOR SALE

623 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $882,000 - $1,129,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,276 Sq Ft
$430/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2023

Last sale price $850,000 $373 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,879/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Screened Porch
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of November 2023

Fantastic location! This farmhouse with sweet front porch and screened in side porch was rehab in 2010 with new electrical, lighting, plumbing, windows, HVAC, hardwood floors, roof, gutters. Kitchen redo included Wolf range, Thermador convection oven, microwave and warming drawer. Kitchenaid dishwasher, Subzero refrigerator. 1st floor laundry room has side-by-side, Bosch W/D. Addition off the back in 2010 allows for large family room off kitchen/breakfast room and good sized mudroom with closet. Dining room with built-in. Cozy living room opens to foyer with 1/2 bath. 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a spa-like en suite bath with travertine tile and artful reclaimed beach glass tile, walk-in closet and additional double closet. Spanish tile in second full bath with clawfoot tub, and shower. Closet organizers. Hunter Douglas window treatments throughout. Zoned HVAC. New hot water heater Dec 2021. Basement has 4th bedroom and ample storage. Garage is As-Is. Sold before listing in the PLN/MLS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657 Listed on: 08/25/2023

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Christopher Curran

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475191011

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Cahill

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475111175

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,776

Year Built

  • Built in 1892 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 149
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,276 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,776

Year Built

Built in 1892 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1892
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2010
  • Rebuilt Year: 2010
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2276
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Screened Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • 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, Forced Air
  • 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
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 149
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27776.44
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2023
Closed on
Oct 27, 2023
Sold by
Callahan James E and Callahan Claire C
Bought by
Kenworthy Maxwell D
Seller's Agent
Greer Haseman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cahill
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$979,817

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,817
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2014
Sold by
Callahan James E and Callahan Claire C
Bought by
Callahan James E and Callahan Claire C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2008
Sold by
Johnson John H and Johnson Dora M
Bought by
Callahan James E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
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
Kenworthy Maxwell D $850,000 Proper Title
Callahan James E -- Ort
Callahan James E $600,000 Prairie Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Callahan James E $130,000
Previous Owner Callahan James E $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2023 11/16/23 Sold $850,000 0.0% $373 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 For Sale $850,000 -- $373 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $21,376 $68,884 $9,685 $59,199
2024 $21,376 $68,884 $9,685 $59,199
2023 $27,776 $68,884 $9,685 $59,199
2022 $27,776 $75,756 $6,333 $69,423
2021 $24,507 $68,822 $6,332 $62,490
2020 $21,459 $61,887 $6,332 $55,555
2019 $19,114 $53,249 $6,332 $46,917
2018 $16,466 $48,025 $6,332 $41,693
2017 $16,127 $48,025 $6,332 $41,693
2016 $18,324 $48,025 $6,332 $41,693
2015 $16,373 $48,025 $6,332 $41,693
2014 $15,233 $48,025 $6,332 $41,693
2013 $14,774 $48,025 $6,332 $41,693
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11880078

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-319-034-0000