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  • $371,000

    838 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

    4beds
    2baths
    1,857sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1949
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $371,000 Zestimate®
    $200/sqft
    $2,847 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $371,000

    $352,000 - $390,000

    $2,847/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    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!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,857 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone
    Lot
    • Size: 0.25 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0618104023

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Elgin

    Other

    Other facts
    • Garage parking
    • Hardwood floors
    • Heat - gas

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/7/2022Sold$275,000+22.2%$148/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11346492 Report a problem
    3/19/2022Contingent$225,000$121/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11346492 Report a problem
    3/14/2022Listed for sale$225,000+4.7%$121/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11346492 Report a problem
    8/18/2015Listing removed$1,525$1/sqft
    Source: Preferred Management,a division of Preferred Homes Report a problem
    8/4/2015Listed for rent$1,525$1/sqft
    Source: Preferred Management,a division of Preferred Homes Report a problem
    1/13/2003Sold$215,000+28%$116/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/5/2000Sold$168,000$90/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $25,000
    2023$435 -45%$25,000
    2022$792 -88.5%$25,000 +25.2%
    2021$6,879 +0.6%$19,962
    2020$6,835 -0.6%$19,962 -11%
    2019$6,875 +9.6%$22,430 +21.4%
    2018$6,275 +0.3%$18,470
    2017$6,256 +6.3%$18,470
    2016$5,886 +2.4%$18,470 +12.9%
    2015$5,747 +3.2%$16,358
    2014$5,566 +3.4%$16,358
    2013$5,384 -1.5%$16,358 -10.4%
    2012$5,468 +7.3%$18,248
    2011$5,098 -1.1%$18,248
    2010$5,154 -11.2%$18,248 -19.5%
    2009$5,802 +2.7%$22,661 -7%
    2008$5,648 +1%$24,367
    2007$5,592 +20.2%$24,367 +20.4%
    2006$4,651 +1.4%$20,244
    2005$4,585 +1.9%$20,244
    2004$4,498 +12.2%$20,244 +20.2%
    2003$4,010 +9.8%$16,840
    2002$3,652 +33.2%$16,840
    2001$2,742 +2.2%$16,840 +22.7%
    2000$2,683 +11.2%$13,725
    1999$2,414 $13,725

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    Neighborhood: Lords Park

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