NOT LISTED FOR SALE

648 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $671,517 - $848,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2015

Last sale price $540,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,171/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of September 2015

Beautiful farmhouse in the heart of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Features pristine wood floors, modern updates & great outdoor space! Frml entryway opens to frml liv rm. Frml DR w/beverage center. Open kitchn features walnut & quartz cntr tops, cust cabs, backsplsh, cust lighting & stnlss applncs. Butler's space leads to 1st flr fam rm! Mstr bdrm w/gorgeous mstr bath. Newer full bath. Bsmnt rec area!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Scheuring

Baird & Warner License #475135445 Listed on: 05/15/2015

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Navigato

Compass License #475134714

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1895

Lot Details

  • 6,186

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Location

  • Property is near bus stop
  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1895

Lot Details

6,186 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1895
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1895

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 28X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1856
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 42X137X44X132
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16063200620000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11999.82

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
Aug 29, 2015
Sold by
Ozols Arnold L and Ozols Larisa
Bought by
Murphy John
Seller's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-7.69%
Current Estimated Value
$741,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$201,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$308,450
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$432,929

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2009
Sold by
Gassel Robert D
Bought by
Ozols Arnold L and Ozols Larisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2000
Sold by
West Bennett and West Christina
Bought by
Gassell Robert D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1997
Sold by
Goldsmith Daniel and Cole Goldsmith Ellisa
Bought by
West Bennett and West Christina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
7.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1995
Sold by
Stewart Sally A
Bought by
Goldsmith Daniel and Cole Goldsmith Ellisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,000
Interest Rate
8.7%
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
Murphy John $540,000 First American Title
Ozols Arnold L $499,000 First American Title Ins Co
Gassell Robert D $265,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
West Bennett $220,000 --
Goldsmith Daniel $209,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy John $405,000
Previous Owner Ozols Arnold L $250,000
Previous Owner Gassell Robert D $251,750
Previous Owner West Bennett $209,000
Previous Owner Goldsmith Daniel $109,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2015 09/17/15 Sold $540,000 -3.1% $291 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Price Changed $557,000 -1.9% $300 / Sq Ft
06/18/2015 06/18/15 Price Changed $568,000 -2.9% $306 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Sale $585,000 -- $315 / 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 $15,770 $51,689 $8,017 $43,672
2024 $15,770 $51,689 $8,017 $43,672
2023 $14,016 $51,689 $8,017 $43,672
2022 $14,016 $39,922 $6,938 $32,984
2021 $13,692 $39,920 $6,937 $32,983
2020 $13,440 $39,920 $6,937 $32,983
2019 $14,532 $41,307 $6,321 $34,986
2018 $14,739 $43,348 $6,321 $37,027
2017 $15,068 $45,093 $6,321 $38,772
2016 $15,238 $40,357 $5,241 $35,116
2015 $13,608 $40,357 $5,241 $35,116
2014 $12,663 $40,357 $5,241 $35,116
2013 $12,000 $39,502 $5,241 $34,261
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08923593

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-320-062-0000

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