NOT LISTED FOR SALE

816 Thomas Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

Estimated Value: $313,000 - $346,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
882 Sq Ft
$370/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2023

Last sale price $290,000 $329 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,719/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Park District of Forest Park

About This Home

As of February 2023

Welcome home! This move-in ready 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is situated on a quiet tree-lined street within walking distance to the park district of Forest Park. Walk to the pool, tennis courts, park, gym, and more! The enclosed front porch is perfect for relaxing and enjoying your morning coffee with tons of windows and natural light. The open-concept living room/dining room is spacious and great for entertaining featuring gorgeous original stained glass windows and hardwood floors. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters and ample cabinetry. You'll love the updated 1st-floor full bathroom with impressive tile surround. A second enclosed porch off of the kitchen leads you to the fully fenced, private backyard and 2-car garage. Partially finished basement with 2nd bathroom and living area awaiting your ideas! Need a place to store your things, there's a storage room with a door to close off the clutter. New washer, dryer, furnace, sump pump, and water heater. Central air and a whole house fan will keep you cool throughout the warm summer days! Close to restaurants, shopping, and easy access to the I290, and blue line train. This home is being sold AS-IS, but the seller is offering a home warranty. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keri Meacham

RE/MAX In The Village License #475166249 Listed on: 01/12/2023

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Chantos

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475183208

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 3,123 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Field Stevenson Elementary Schoo
  • Forest Park Middle School
  • Proviso East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,693

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: Field Stevenson Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Proviso East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0717
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6692.78
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

MLS Schools

  • Othr Public Sch: MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 12, 2023
Closed on
Feb 13, 2023
Sold by
Meacham Jonathan
Bought by
Ruckauf John
Seller's Agent
Keri Meacham
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Anne Chantos
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.33%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$323,377

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$33,377
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Outstanding Balance
$277,038
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,619

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2017
Closed on
Apr 19, 2017
Sold by
Moore Gregory A and Moore Annette
Bought by
Meacham Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Alexia Byers
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jason Newman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2007
Sold by
Swan Melanie E
Bought by
Moore Gregory A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,400
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Arbuckle Joel H and Arbuckle Kathyrine A
Bought by
Swan Melanie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$177,450
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1999
Sold by
Ercoreca Marta
Bought by
Arbuckle Joel H and Arbuckle Katherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,100
Interest Rate
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Adams Robert and Adams Becky Howell
Bought by
Ercoreca Marta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
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
Ruckauf John $290,000 None Listed On Document
Meacham Jonathan $220,000 Chicago Title
Moore Gregory A $245,500 Prairie Title
Swan Melanie E $225,000 Prairie Title
Arbuckle Joel H $127,500 Professional National Title
Ercoreca Marta $125,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruckauf John $290,000
Previous Owner Meacham Jonathan $165,000
Previous Owner Moore Gregory A $196,400
Previous Owner Swan Melanie E $177,450
Previous Owner Arbuckle Joel H $121,100
Previous Owner Ercoreca Marta $100,000
Closed Swan Melanie E $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/15/2023 02/15/23 Sold $290,000 -3.3% $329 / Sq Ft
01/24/2023 01/24/23 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2023 01/12/23 For Sale $300,000 +36.4% $340 / Sq Ft
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Sold $220,000 +4.8% $249 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $210,000 -- $238 / 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
2025 $358 $27,000 $2,344 $24,656
2024 $358 $27,000 $2,344 $24,656
2023 $7,231 $27,000 $2,344 $24,656
2022 $7,231 $20,176 $1,797 $18,379
2021 $6,868 $20,174 $1,796 $18,378
2020 $6,693 $20,174 $1,796 $18,378
2019 $6,969 $19,791 $1,640 $18,151
2018 $6,825 $19,791 $1,640 $18,151
2017 $5,537 $19,791 $1,640 $18,151
2016 $3,638 $12,650 $1,484 $11,166
2015 $3,537 $12,650 $1,484 $11,166
2014 $4,386 $15,243 $1,484 $13,759
2013 $4,972 $18,004 $1,484 $16,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11699833

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-13-403-011-0000