Off Market5272d on market

226 S Forest Ave

Palatine, IL, 60074 • 60074 • Cook County

$354,400

$434/sqft

4Beds

2Baths

816Sqft

0.26 acLot

1948Built

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Character Home

Built 1948 · 78 years of history

Market activity

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5272 days on market

Established listing

$434/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1948

This 816 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 226 S Forest Ave, Palatine, IL 60074.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$2,218/month

Principal & Interest$1,745

Property Tax$354

Insurance$118

Down payment20% ($70,880)

3%50%

Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $283,520 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1948

CoolingNone

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot0.26 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1948

Systems

CoolingNone

RoofShake / Shingle

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot0.26 Acres

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60074

Annual tax$6,420

Parcel0223214017

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stone

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market5272

Est. value$354,400

Est. rent$2,829/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$434

Last sold$178,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Palatine?

3 schools rated nearby

Virginia Lake Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-6

1.6 mi

Winston Campus Jr High School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.6 mi

Palatine High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.8 mi

Location

Palatine, IL, 60074

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Price history

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Nov 7, 2011Sold$178,000$218MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Aug 27, 2011Price Change$198,500$243Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Northwest

Jul 23, 2011Listed For Sale$219,000$268Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Northwest

Sold$178,000

Nov 7, 2011•$218/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$198,500

Aug 27, 2011•$243/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Northwest

Listed For Sale$219,000

Jul 23, 2011•$268/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Northwest

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 15, 2023$6,420$25,000

Apr 15, 2022$6,467$26,000

Apr 15, 2021$4,693$17,779

Apr 15, 2020$4,695$17,779

Apr 15, 2019$4,695$19,799

Apr 15, 2018$5,073$19,760

Apr 15, 2017$4,996$19,760

Apr 15, 2016$6,038$23,793

Apr 15, 2015$4,639$17,723

Apr 15, 2014$5,172$19,608

Apr 15, 2013$5,022$19,608

Apr 15, 2012$4,693$20,000

Apr 15, 2011$5,969$23,288

Apr 15, 2010$1,019$23,288

Apr 15, 2009$909$28,175

Apr 15, 2008$962$29,658

Apr 15, 2007$3,516$29,658

Apr 15, 2006$1,197$24,348

Apr 15, 2005$1,240$24,348

Apr 15, 2004$1,268$24,348

Apr 15, 2003$3,386$18,151

Apr 15, 2002$3,280$18,151

Apr 15, 2001$2,717$18,151

Apr 15, 2000$2,679$15,133

Apr 15, 1999$2,679$15,133

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Palatine, IL • Cook County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$354,400

Est. rent$2,829/mo

30yr rate est.6.25%

Affordability$2,404/mo

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