NOT LISTED FOR SALE

823 S Harlem Ave Forest Park, IL 60130

5 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft

Last Sold August 01, 2022

Last sale price $350,000

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • 4-minute walk to Harlem Station (Blue Line - Forest Park Branch)
  • Fenced Yard
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • 4-minute walk to Maple Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

** Multiple Offers Received. Highest and Best by 10:00 am on Friday, May 6th ** Calling all savvy owner-occupants who want to be smart investors - this well-maintained, spacious, charming two-flat in a wonderful, commuter-friendly location beckons! The first-floor unit boasts a large living room with beautiful stained glass windows, a separate, spacious dining room, a large primary bedroom with two closets, a big second bedroom plus a bonus third bedroom off the living room (which makes a fantastic office or playroom too), a generous hall bath and a roomy eat-in kitchen with pantry - all making for easy, comfortable living! The bright and fresh second-floor unit has been recently updated and offers a similar layout with a large living room with stained glass windows, spacious dining room, a fantastic refreshed and three years new trendy kitchen featuring butcherblock countertops, maple cabinets, new appliances, and refinished floors (all 2019) with an eat-in area and large pantry, a bright updated fresh bath (2019), two great bedrooms with generous closets (one of which is currently serving as a luxurious dressing room), plus gleaming hardwood floors (refinished 2019). Each unit has its own private back porch and the shared backyard is lovely, green, and fully fenced. Handy, four exterior parking spaces on-site too! Convenient storage, shared coin-operated laundry (washer 2019, dryer 2022), and mechanicals in the dry basement. Each apartment has its own forced air furnace and A/C unit too - you read that right, central air in a two-flat!! Lots of updates - new electrical service (2019), new panels for units (2019), new concrete footings and part of back porch foundation rebuilt (2019), new concrete patio and walkway (2019), new privacy fence (2019), paint (2019), porch, parking and security lighting (2019), new landscaping and more! Move-in ready - live in one unit and earn income from the other or rent both out for great cash flow. Fantastic location - ideally located near schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, Blue line, minutes from the expressway. Make your homeownership dream a reality while offsetting your costs in this move-in-ready property! This is the one you've been waiting for - make it yours today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Swati Saxena

Baird & Warner License #471003778 Listed on: 04/29/2022

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Keneesha Domengieaux

Redfin Corporation License #475190813

Redfin Corporation

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 38 x 124
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Garden Bath

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Schools

  • Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • Forest Park Middle School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Partial Basement
  • Property is near park

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,709

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Garden Tub
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Microwave

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Conversion YN: N

Schools

  • Elementary School: Betsy Ross Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School: Forest Park Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 X 124
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7708.61
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: Yes
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2022 08/01/22 Sold $350,000 +7.7% --
05/07/2022 05/07/22 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Sale $325,000 +46.1% --
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $222,500 -10.6% -- View Prior Sale
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $249,000 +11.9% --
03/31/2019 03/31/19 Off Market $222,500 -- --
03/28/2019 03/28/19 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 For Sale $249,000 -- --
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 $10,212 $34,000 $3,515 $30,485
2024 $10,212 $34,000 $3,515 $30,485
2023 $8,328 $34,000 $3,515 $30,485
2022 $8,328 $23,236 $2,695 $20,541
2021 $7,911 $23,236 $2,695 $20,541
2020 $7,709 $23,236 $2,695 $20,541
2019 $8,830 $25,079 $2,460 $22,619
2018 $8,649 $25,079 $2,460 $22,619
2017 $8,772 $26,009 $2,460 $23,549
2016 $6,753 $18,843 $2,226 $16,617
2015 $6,647 $18,843 $2,226 $16,617
2014 $6,521 $18,843 $2,226 $16,617
2013 $6,630 $20,500 $2,226 $18,274
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11389245

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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