NOT LISTED FOR SALE

838 Forest Ave Elgin, IL 60120

Lords Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $337,000 - $378,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,857 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 7, 2022

Last sale price $275,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,033 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of April 2022

Unique home inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture! This brick and redwood home has a central courtyard, wooded lot and covered patio. Original vintage cabinets in the kitchen with newer appliances is a step back in the now very popular mid century modern design. Stunning fireplace. Four bedrooms and 2 baths. 39X25 unfinished full basement for a potential recreation room and 20x10 storage room. Many unique features and storage areas throughout the home. The close proximity to Lord's Park makes this one of a kind home a diamond in the rough. Home is being conveyed AS-IS but very livable while restoring all of it's yesteryear charm! An oversized detached two car garage and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noreen Plaga

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #471003240 Listed on: 03/14/2022

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Co-Listed By

Corey Ringa

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475130371

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Blackwell

Inspire Realty Group License #475191141

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,835

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 66x165
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,857 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Lords Park Elementary School
  • Ellis Middle School
  • Elgin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Lords Park Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,835

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Lords Park
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1857
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1857
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3714

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lords Park Elementary School
  • High School: Elgin High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Ellis Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66X165
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6835.48
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2022
Sold by
Linka Donald G and Linka Gerard Daniel
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Noreen Plaga
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Blackwell
Inspire Realty Group
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
22.22%
Current Estimated Value
$358,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2002
Sold by
Conte Jeffrey P
Bought by
Linka Daniel G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,775
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2000
Sold by
Mathesius Tracy A
Bought by
Conte Jeffrey P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,565
Interest Rate
8.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lords Park, IL

  • Juana Fuentes Real Estate Agent - Exclusive Living, Inc

    Juana Fuentes

    Exclusive Living, Inc

    (224) 255-4532

    75 Total Sales

    1 in Lords Park

    $305,000 Price

    Juana Fuentes
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  • Elizabeth Goodchild Real Estate Agent - Realty of America

    Elizabeth Goodchild

    Realty of America

    (224) 479-1826

    471 Total Sales

    1 in Lords Park

    $350,000 Price

    Elizabeth Goodchild
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  • Mary Aloisio Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Mary Aloisio

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (773) 365-9681

    154 Total Sales

    1 in Lords Park

    $325,000 Price

    Mary Aloisio
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  • Matt Lysien Real Estate Agent - Suburban Life Realty, Ltd

    Matt Lysien

    Suburban Life Realty, Ltd

    (224) 315-8087

    523 Total Sales

    1 in Lords Park

    $295,000 Price

    Matt Lysien
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  • Monica Vargas Real Estate Agent - GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.

    Monica Vargas

    GREAT HOMES REAL ESTATE, INC.

    (224) 246-8148

    179 Total Sales

    5 in Lords Park

    $190K - $300K Price Range

    Monica Vargas
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  • Jesus Perez Real Estate Agent - Realty of America, LLC

    Jesus Perez

    Responds Quickly

    Realty of America, LLC

    (708) 350-6833

    444 Total Sales

    1 in Lords Park

    $255,000 Price

    Jesus Perez
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 --
Kaiser Michele Dejong $275,000 None Listed On Document
Linka Daniel G $215,000 --
Conte Jeffrey P $168,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $157,190
Previous Owner Linka Daniel G $187,775
Previous Owner Conte Jeffrey P $166,565
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2022 04/07/22 Sold $275,000 +22.2% $148 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2022 03/14/22 For Sale $225,000 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 -- $34,000 $4,356 $29,644
2024 $792 $25,000 $6,534 $18,466
2023 $792 $25,000 $6,534 $18,466
2022 $792 $25,000 $6,534 $18,466
2021 $6,879 $19,962 $4,628 $15,334
2020 $6,835 $19,962 $4,628 $15,334
2019 $6,875 $22,430 $4,628 $17,802
2018 $6,275 $18,470 $4,083 $14,387
2017 $6,256 $18,470 $4,083 $14,387
2016 $5,886 $18,470 $4,083 $14,387
2015 $5,747 $16,358 $3,811 $12,547
2014 $5,566 $16,358 $3,811 $12,547
2013 $5,384 $16,358 $3,811 $12,547
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Noreen Plaga Real Estate Agent - The McDonald Group

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Noreen Plaga

    The McDonald Group

    (630) 479-7430

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Noreen Plaga
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Corey Ringa

    The McDonald Group

    (630) 479-7430

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Corey Ringa
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  • Kathleen Blackwell Real Estate Agent - Inspire Realty Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kathleen Blackwell

    Inspire Realty Group

    (224) 422-7974

    1 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Kathleen Blackwell
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11346492

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 06-18-104-023-0000

Illinois Cook County Elgin 60120 Lords Park

838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL

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