NOT LISTED FOR SALE

800 Forest Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $654,000 - $700,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,664 Sq Ft
$401/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2020

Last sale price $515,000 $309 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,810/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Field Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Classic Oak Park 4-square home loaded with chic, transitional upgrades throughout. This southeast corner three bedroom + tandem home is flooded with natural light with walls of south facing windows. Oozing warmth & style, the charming front porch welcomes you to the light & airy living room with built-ins, and fireplace with glass subway surround. The spacious dining room flows seamlessly to the updated kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and brand new porcelain floors. An idyllic eat in breakfast area overlooks the extra deep backyard and conveniently adjoins the back porch. Second level includes 3 spacious bedrooms PLUS a tandem room, ideal for a home office, den or optional 4th bedroom. The lower level has been recently refinished and offers a great family room/recreation room with new drywall, recessed lighting & carpet. The back portion of the lower level offers abundant storage & full laundry room and walks out to the back yard. Recent upgrades include upgraded electrical & copper plumbing services, refinished lower level, new boiler, hot water heater, washer/dryer & kitchen flooring, fresh paint, lighting and decor throughout. Outdoor living & entertaining is a dream with myriad options including the front porch, paver patio, grassy/landscaped backyard and even a shared fruit & vegetable garden behind your 2.5 car garage. This home has been thoughtfully updated & lovingly maintained, ideally located steps to parks, schools and downtown Oak Park. Please visit the Matterport tour for interactive floor plan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Malone

Compass License #475127840 Listed on: 09/17/2020

Compass

Co-Listed By

Marguerite Soden

Compass License #475170382

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Sersen

Redfin Corporation License #475175228

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,996

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • The property is located in a historic district

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,996

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: American 4-Sq.
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 20X7, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Tandem Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Tandem Rm, Dimensions: 13X7, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 16X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 18X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.1112

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Horace Mann Elementary School
  • Middle School: Percy Julian Middle School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 28 X 174
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16063030130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14922.21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Altier Robert R and Altier Kathleen
Bought by
Grant Erick N and Grant Taylor
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Malone
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-6.19%
Current Estimated Value
$650,138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,138
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.61%
Original Mortgage
$489,250
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2017
Sold by
Krefman Adam J and Krefman Amy E
Bought by
Altier Robert R and Altier Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2012
Closed on
Aug 15, 2012
Sold by
Popolizio Stephen and Popolizio Jill
Bought by
Krefman Adam J and Krefman Amy B
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Willey
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Northey
Compass
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$423,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%
Original Mortgage
$223,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Grant Erick N $515,000 Chicago Title
Altier Robert R $515,000 None Available
Krefman Adam J $634,500 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Grant Erick N $489,250
Previous Owner Altier Robert R $407,690
Previous Owner Altier Robert R $412,000
Previous Owner Krefman Adam J $223,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Sold $515,000 -2.6% $309 / Sq Ft
10/11/2020 10/11/20 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2020 10/02/20 Price Changed $529,000 -3.6% $318 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $549,000 +29.8% $330 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Sold $423,000 -3.6% $254 / Sq Ft
07/10/2012 07/10/12 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2012 06/21/12 For Sale $439,000 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
06/09/2012 06/09/12 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2012 06/01/12 For Sale $439,000 -- $264 / 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 $14,996 $46,000 $6,297 $39,703
2023 $16,708 $46,000 $6,297 $39,703
2022 $16,708 $43,513 $5,450 $38,063
2021 $15,035 $43,511 $5,449 $38,062
2020 $14,751 $43,511 $5,449 $38,062
2019 $14,922 $38,895 $4,965 $33,930
2018 $14,363 $38,895 $4,965 $33,930
2017 $12,829 $38,895 $4,965 $33,930
2016 $12,279 $33,004 $4,117 $28,887
2015 $10,956 $33,004 $4,117 $28,887
2014 $11,002 $35,400 $4,117 $31,283
2013 $11,066 $36,632 $4,117 $32,515
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10860819

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-303-013-0000