When was property at 838 Forest Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 838 Forest Avenue was built in 1949 and last sold on Mar 30, 2022 for $275,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 838 Forest Avenue is $233,388.

What are some comparable homes to 838 Forest Avenue?

There are currently no comparable homes to 838 Forest Avenue.

Elgin

60120

Lords Park

838 Forest Avenue

$275,000

● House - Off Market

838 Forest Avenue

Elgin, IL 60120

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,857 Ft²

$228,084

RealtyHop Estimate

1.37%

Since May 1, 2022

National-US

Primary Model

About This Property

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!

Unit Size

1,857 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

Price per sqft

$121

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$570

HOA Dues

Year Built

1949

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Last updated: 3 years ago (MRED MLS #11346492)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Apr 7, 2022	Sold	Premium
Sold
Mar 13, 2022	Listed by Homesmart Connect LLC	$225,000
Listed by Homesmart Connect LLC

Property Highlights

Garage

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1949

Effective Year Built: 1949
Building Count: 1
Total Rooms: 7
Bedroom Count: 4
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 11
Exterior Walls Type: 24
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 15
Floor Count: 100
Living Units: 1
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 7
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 4
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 10,890

Total Building Area: 1,857
Gross Building Area: 1,857
Building Area: 1,857
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Count: 1

Air Conditioning: 1
Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 1,857
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: OAKWOOD PARK
Land Acres: 0000000250
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 2-04
Legal Description 1: (OAKWOOD)(PARK) SUB IN WH BLK 5 LOT 23

Neighborhood

School District Name: School District U-46

Census Tract: 804404

Geography

District: 18

Parcel: 06-18-104-023-0000
Block: 5
Lot: 23
Meridian: SEC 18 TWN 41N RNG 9E
Municipality: HANOVER
Latitude: 42.0392
Longitude: -88.2587

Address

Full Address: 838 Forest Ave

Address - House Number: 838
Address - Street Name: Forest
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: IL
City Name: Elgin
Carrier Code: C031
4-Digit Zip Code: 4513
Zip Code: 60120

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2022

Tax Amount: $79,156
Tax Rate Code Area: 18015

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2323

Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
Confidence Score: 67
Final Value: 317,576
High Value: 391,369
Low Value: 243,783

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $250,000

Market Land Value: $65,340
Market Improvement Value: $184,660

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $25,000
Assessed Land Value: $6,534
Assessed Improvements Value: $18,466

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Mar 30, 2022

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 08, 2022
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 2209813232
Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 08, 2022
Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 30, 2022
Previous Sale Amount: $275,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$310,000

Sale Price/ft²

$213

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1546 ft²

Average Home Age

45 years

Currently For Sale

30 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Noreen Plaga, Homesmart Connect LLC
Last Updated: 3 years ago
Data Source: MRED, MLS# 11346492

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838 Forest Avenue

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