Off Market1468d on market
838 Forest Ave
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Lords Park • Cook County
$353,500
$190/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,857Sqft
0.25 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
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1468 days on market
Established listing
$190/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
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!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,212/month
Principal & Interest$1,741
Property Tax$354
Insurance$118
Down payment20% ($70,700)
3%50%
Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $282,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1949
CoolingCentral
ParkingGarage
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1949
Systems
CoolingCentral
RoofShake / Shingle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLords Park
Annual tax$435
Parcel0618104023
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Stone
Parking
Garage
Room details
1 room detailed
Laundry Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1468
Est. value$353,500
Est. rent$3,042/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$190
Last sold$275,000
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 7, 2022Sold$275,000$148MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2022Contingent$225,000$121MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 14, 2022Listed For Sale$225,000$121MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 18, 2015Listing Removed$1,525$1Preferred Management,a division of Preferred Homes
Aug 4, 2015Listed For Rent$1,525$1Preferred Management,a division of Preferred Homes
Jan 13, 2003Sold$215,000$116Public Record
Jun 5, 2000Sold$168,000$90Public Record
Sold$275,000
Apr 7, 2022•$148/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$225,000
Mar 19, 2022•$121/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$225,000
Mar 14, 2022•$121/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,525
Aug 18, 2015•$1/sqft•Preferred Management,a division of Preferred Homes
Listed For Rent$1,525
Aug 4, 2015•$1/sqft•Preferred Management,a division of Preferred Homes
Sold$215,000
Jan 13, 2003•$116/sqft•Public Record
Sold$168,000
Jun 5, 2000•$90/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2023$435$25,000
Apr 15, 2022$792$25,000
Apr 15, 2021$6,879$19,962
Apr 15, 2020$6,835$19,962
Apr 15, 2019$6,875$22,430
Apr 15, 2018$6,275$18,470
Apr 15, 2017$6,256$18,470
Apr 15, 2016$5,886$18,470
Apr 15, 2015$5,747$16,358
Apr 15, 2014$5,566$16,358
Apr 15, 2013$5,384$16,358
Apr 15, 2012$5,468$18,248
Apr 15, 2011$5,098$18,248
Apr 15, 2010$5,154$18,248
Apr 15, 2009$5,802$22,661
Apr 15, 2008$5,648$24,367
Apr 15, 2007$5,592$24,367
Apr 15, 2006$4,651$20,244
Apr 15, 2005$4,585$20,244
Apr 15, 2004$4,498$20,244
Apr 15, 2003$4,010$16,840
Apr 15, 2002$3,652$16,840
Apr 15, 2001$2,742$16,840
Apr 15, 2000$2,683$13,725
Apr 15, 1999$2,414$13,725
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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