NOT LISTED FOR SALE

63 Forest Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $656,000 - $751,887

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$370/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 19, 2025

Last sale price $719,900 $370 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,954 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 63 Forest Avenue! Timeless curb appeal, recent updates and fantastic location make for a winning combination in this move-in ready home. You will enjoy the convenience of being close to everything, including: Sunset Park and Pool, Newton Park, schools, vibrant downtown, Metra station, shopping, restaurants and Prairie Path. The main level features a chef's kitchen with large island, high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and wine/ beverage refrigerator (2024). Spacious family room with cozy fireplace is perfect for movie night. Separate dining room is adjacent to the kitchen making entertaining a breeze. Second floor features a fully renovated primary bedroom with ensuite bath and customized walk-in closet (2016), two additional bedrooms and second full bath. Finished basement is an extension of the home and offers large recreation area, second fireplace, fourth bedroom and utility / laundry room. Retreat to the exterior oasis where you will enjoy a fully fenced, deep backyard, large deck, two car detached garage and storage shed. Recent updates include: New windows (2022), roof (2020), plantation shutters (2022), hot water heater (2020), fully fenced (2017), asphalt driveway (2019), sewer lining (2019), sump pump (2018), wiring for hard line ethernet (2017), freshly painted throughout and updated light fixtures including the addition of canned lighting. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Schwager

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475149062 Listed on: 01/21/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Bougadis

john greene, Realtor License #475175554

john greene, Realtor

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,243

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,390 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 53 x 160 x 53 x 156
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,243

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

8,390 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1944
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: 1944 finished square feet above grade and 900 finished square feet in the finished basement - PER MILTON TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 8
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hadley Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1926
  • Lot Dimensions: 53 X 160 X 53 X 156
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11243
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2025
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julie Schwager
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Laura Bougadis
john greene, Realtor
List Price
$719,900
Sold Price
$719,900
Views
45
Current Estimated Value
$735,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.15%
Original Mortgage
$575,920
Interest Rate
0.065%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
May 12, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Gorz
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mario DiLorenzo
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
0.0366%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$720,000 None Listed On Document
$450,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $575,920
Closed $391,944
Closed $384,500
Closed $405,000
Closed $211,000
Closed $149,000
Closed $197,000
Closed $192,000
Closed $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Sold $719,900 0.0% $370 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2025 01/21/25 For Sale $719,900 +60.0% $370 / Sq Ft
05/12/2016 05/12/16 Sold $450,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/12/2016 03/12/16 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2016 03/09/16 For Sale $450,000 -- $250 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $11,770 $172,748 $37,220 $135,528
2023 $11,243 $159,010 $34,260 $124,750
2022 $10,803 $150,280 $32,380 $117,900
2021 $10,389 $146,710 $31,610 $115,100
2020 $10,183 $145,350 $31,320 $114,030
2019 $9,955 $141,510 $30,490 $111,020
2018 $10,861 $152,670 $38,290 $114,380
2017 $10,699 $147,040 $36,880 $110,160
2016 $9,467 $124,020 $35,420 $88,600
2015 $9,442 $118,320 $33,790 $84,530
2014 $9,922 $119,760 $54,190 $65,570
2013 $9,660 $120,120 $54,350 $65,770
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12264625

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-14-310-008

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