$400,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

8117 W Forest Preserve Ave Chicago, IL 60634

Belmont Terrace Neighborhood
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
1952 Built

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marble Flooring
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Patio
  • 4-minute walk to Hiawatha Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN THIS SOUGHT AFTER LARGE DUNNING NEIGHBORHOOD BRICK HOME! ENCOMPASSING THIS LIGHT FILLED HOME FRAMED IN OVERSIZED WINDOWS, THIS 4 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM HOME BOASTS A SIZEABLE LIVING ROOM WITH TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT AND NEW SOUND CANCELLING WINDOWS. APPOINTED WITH MARBLE TILE FLOORS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES THE EAT IN KITCHEN IS PERFECTLY SET UP FOR YOUR FAMILY'S COOKING AND DINING WANTS AND NEEDS. THE FAMILY ROOM OPENS UP TO A LARGE WOOD SITTING PORCH FOR YOUR LEISURE. THE PRIMARY BEDROOM FEATURES AMPLE CLOSET SPACE AND GORGEOUS NEW WINDOWS. SIZEABLE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH BEDROOMS OFFER PLENTY OF CLOSET SPACE AND EASY ACCESS TO FULL BATHROOMS FEATURING SHOWER/BATH COMBO. THE EXPANSIVE BASEMENT FEATURES PLENTY OF STORAGE AND A DRY BAR PERFECT FOR HOSTING. LARGE YARD WITH CEMENT PATIO AND FENCING ALL AROUND. 2.5 CAR GARAGE OFFERS EVEN MORE STORAGE OPPORTUNITY AND NEW GARAGE DOOR! WELCOME HOME!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Pilolli

@properties Christies International Real Estate License #475174381 Listed on: 04/03/2025

@properties Christies International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Maierhofer

Becovic Management Group Inc License #475211455

Becovic Management Group Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,423

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125x30
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Canty Elementary School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,423

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

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: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 723
  • LivingArea: 1447
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2319
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1477
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1596
  • Basement Sq Ft: 723
  • Total Sq Ft: 2319
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 723
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 873
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 410000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Canty Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Canty Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 125X30
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5423
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Kelly Dennis and Kelly Annamarie
Bought by
Nacaspaca Ignacio E
Seller's Agent
Kelly Pilolli
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jason Maierhofer
Becovic Management Group Inc
List Price
$410,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.44%
Views
62

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.11%
Original Mortgage
$408,600
Outstanding Balance
$407,912
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$3,101
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 Saturn Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $408,600 VA
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $265,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $213,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $155,200 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $400,000 -2.4% $276 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $410,000 -- $283 / 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 $5,423 $32,000 $9,375 $22,625
2023 $5,265 $29,000 $7,500 $21,500
2022 $5,265 $29,000 $7,500 $21,500
2021 $5,166 $29,003 $7,503 $21,500
2020 $4,470 $23,158 $4,687 $18,471
2019 $4,484 $25,732 $4,687 $21,045
2018 $4,407 $25,732 $4,687 $21,045
2017 $5,075 $26,939 $4,125 $22,814
2016 $4,898 $26,939 $4,125 $22,814
2015 $4,458 $26,939 $4,125 $22,814
2014 $4,425 $26,403 $3,750 $22,653
2013 $4,327 $26,403 $3,750 $22,653
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12328281

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-23-414-006-0000