NOT LISTED FOR SALE

954 E Forest Ave Des Plaines, IL 60018

Estimated Value: $414,707 - $440,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,358 Sq Ft
$313/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2020

Last sale price $312,000 $230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,882/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Home Office
  • Forest Elementary School Rated 10
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of May 2020

Make this home your own. If you're a first time home owner or someone with down-sizing in mind, or anywhere in-between, this could be the perfect house for you! Three bedrooms with nice sized closets and 2 full baths. Hardwood floors. Kitchen with granite counter tops, newer cabinets and ceramic tile floor. Large lower level rec room with office area, full bath, laundry room and storage space. Fenced-in yard, concrete patio, 2 1/2 car garage with side drive. Close to schools, shopping, restaurants, expressways and O'Hare. Listing broker is related to seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Martin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471001132 Listed on: 02/24/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Francois Moret

Real 1 Realty License #475142613

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,563

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 6,970

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,563

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Sq Ft: 1358
  • Style Of House: Ranch
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 1908
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 8X5, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 8X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 25X18, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1358
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1908
  • Basement Sq Ft: 550
  • Basement Finished Sq Ft: 550
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1358
  • Dining Room Type: L-shaped

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.1641

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 207
  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • Middle School: Algonquin Middle School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Junior High Dist: 62

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 55X130
  • Parcel Identification Number: 09203110120000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6320.05

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2020
Closed on
May 13, 2020
Sold by
Martin Christopher T and Martin Lori P
Bought by
Randazzo John and Randazzo Melanie
Seller's Agent
Larry Martin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Francois Moret
Real 1 Realty
List Price
$309,900
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
0.68%
Current Estimated Value
$424,677

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$112,677
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$249,600
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2000
Sold by
Schynol Siegfried and Schynol Gertrude
Bought by
Martin Christopher T and Martin Lori P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
8.15%
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
Randazzo John $312,000 Stewart Title
Martin Christopher T $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Randazzo John $249,600
Previous Owner Martin Christopher T $156,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2020 05/14/20 Sold $312,000 +0.7% $230 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2020 02/24/20 For Sale $309,900 -- $228 / 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 $7,563 $27,592 $5,363 $22,229
2023 $8,234 $32,001 $5,363 $26,638
2022 $8,234 $32,001 $5,363 $26,638
2021 $5,582 $18,160 $4,468 $13,692
2020 $4,550 $18,160 $4,468 $13,692
2019 $4,568 $20,405 $4,468 $15,937
2018 $6,320 $24,568 $3,932 $20,636
2017 $6,226 $24,568 $3,932 $20,636
2016 $6,133 $24,568 $3,932 $20,636
2015 $5,852 $21,981 $3,396 $18,585
2014 $5,745 $21,981 $3,396 $18,585
2013 $5,584 $21,981 $3,396 $18,585
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10645956

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-20-311-012-0000