NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7541 Brown Ave Unit J Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $358,000 - $401,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
$317/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 19, 2021

Last sale price $339,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,172/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Skylights
  • Home Office
  • Balcony
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2021

Three full floors of living space in this bright end unit! Meticulously maintained 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome with many updates, located in the heart of Forest Park! As you enter, you will notice the gleaming new hardwood floors leading to French doors that open to a spacious room looking out on the courtyard. Currently used as an office this space is also ideal for use as a den and/or guest room. A beautifully appointed half bath and 2 car attached garage are also located just off the first floor hallway. The expansive 2nd floor has an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining or just hanging out. A gorgeous newly tiled fireplace is the centerpiece of the living room. The white cabinet kitchen with a tiled backsplash, quartz countertops and breakfast bar is welcoming to chefs and non-chefs alike. Enjoy outside dining on the balcony off the breakfast room. And talk about storage, beautiful grey custom-made cabinets, pantry and bookshelves top off the breakfast area and add to the decor of the home. Upstairs you will find two generous sized bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with its own bath. The guest bathroom has been modernized with a new vanity and both baths have newly installed lighting and mirrors. New crown molding on 2nd floor and in Primary Bedroom, 2 year new full size Whirlpool washer and dryer, custom window treatments, and garage shelving. Ideal location, situated between downtown Oak Park, Forest Park and River Forest and walkable to the Metra, Green line & great restaurants! This one is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karla Oberholtzer

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133801 Listed on: 04/17/2021

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Diehl

Compass License #475143973

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,860

Year Built

  • 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.3

HOA Fees

  • $317 per month

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Stucco Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Property is near a bus stop

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,860

Year Built

1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$317 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Estimated Year Built: 1998
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1728
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1998

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 12X18, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 7X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 8X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room
  • Additional Rooms: Balcony, Office, Breakfast Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Balcony, Dimensions: 5X7, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1728
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1728
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 407
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 681
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 640
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: EIFS (e.g. Dryvit).

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Assessment Includes: Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 317
  • Management Contact Name: Barry Dodero
  • Management Phone: 708-622-9248

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Mastercare

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 91

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15124000301020

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 36
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7819.65

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2021
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Monico Michael
Bought by
Thompson Edward and Rojek Katarzyna
Seller's Agent
Karla Oberholtzer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matt Diehl
Compass
List Price
$330,000
Sold Price
$339,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
2.73%
Current Estimated Value
$386,605

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,605
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%
Original Mortgage
$271,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Galluzzi Jones Mark A and Galluzzi Jones Martessa
Bought by
Monico Michael
Seller's Agent
Laura Catrambone-Gerace
Coldwell Banker Stratford Place
Buyer's Agent
Karla Oberholtzer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$292,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,400
-2.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1998
Sold by
Brown Street Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Galluzzi Jones Mark A and Galluzzi Jones Martessa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,250
Interest Rate
7.03%
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
Thompson Edward $339,000 Citywide Title Corporation
Monico Michael $292,500 First American Title
Galluzzi Jones Mark A $187,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thompson Edward $271,200
Previous Owner Galluzzi Jones Mark A $157,250
Closed Galluzzi Jones Mark A $19,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Sold $339,000 +2.7% $196 / Sq Ft
04/17/2021 04/17/21 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2021 04/17/21 For Sale $330,000 +12.8% $191 / Sq Ft
01/22/2019 01/22/19 Sold $292,500 -2.5% $139 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2018 10/24/18 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2018 10/22/18 For Sale $299,900 0.0% $142 / Sq Ft
01/24/2017 01/24/17 Rented $2,300 0.0% --
01/11/2017 01/11/17 Under Contract -- -- --
12/15/2016 12/15/16 For Rent $2,300 -- --
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 $9,860 $32,829 $1,571 $31,258
2023 $10,146 $32,829 $1,571 $31,258
2022 $10,146 $28,310 $1,767 $26,543
2021 $7,596 $28,308 $1,766 $26,542
2020 $7,539 $28,308 $1,766 $26,542
2019 $7,820 $28,381 $1,609 $26,772
2018 $8,603 $28,381 $1,609 $26,772
2017 $8,434 $28,381 $1,609 $26,772
2016 $8,629 $26,576 $1,452 $25,124
2015 $8,449 $26,576 $1,452 $25,124
2014 $8,309 $26,576 $1,452 $25,124
2013 $5,649 $20,097 $1,452 $18,645
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11057251

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-400-030-1020