12837 South Forestview Road

Closed 6/30/21
Closed 6/30/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$370,000
4 beds2,344 sqft

12837 S Forestview Rd, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Hurry to see this much desired floor plan, over 2,300 sq ft, Ranch home with a full basement! Ideally located in the heart of Westgate. Spacious floor plan offers many options for today's lifestyle. Family Room highlights include natural wood cathedral ceiling with beams, Wet Bar with built-ins, floor to ceiling stone Fireplace for winter enjoyment. Adjoining the Family Room is a modern Sun Room used much of the year, with three-quarter length windows for full natural light. Kitchen has plenty of...Hurry to see this much desired floor plan, over 2,300 sq ft, Ranch home with a full basement! Ideally located in the heart of Westgate. Spacious floor plan offers many options for today's lifestyle. Family Room highlights include natural wood cathedral ceiling with beams, Wet Bar with built-ins, floor to ceiling stone Fireplace for winter enjoyment. Adjoining the Family Room is a modern Sun Room used much of the year, with three-quarter length windows for full natural light. Kitchen has plenty of cabinets and eating-area, newer stainless steel appliances, gourmet stove/oven, ceramic tile floor, views of the Sun Room, yard and Patio. Next to the Kitchen is the very large Laundry Room and Mud Room which adds more cabinet space, access to the yard. Plenty of Bedrooms to use as Flex Rooms such as a Home Office. The basement has a partially finished ceiling and offers great potential for a homeowner looking to customize for significant storage space, a quiet place to work or study, or shoot a game of pool. Ideally located near top rated schools, shopping, dining, communing with nature in the Forest Preserves and all that Palos offers. The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Center, library, pool, tennis courts, ballfields, walking paths...all easy access from Westgate. Bring your ideas to make it your own! Quick Close Possible!

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    • Listed by: Elaine Pagels 630.780.1205 epagels@bhhschicago.com; EPagels@BHHSChicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    • Listed by: Lucy L. Hilt 630.780.1204 lhilt@bhhschicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    Listing closed: 06/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11078327
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    Median sold price

    $420,000

    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.0%

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    Property Information for 12837 South Forestview Road

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $6,083 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Palos Heights
    • Subdivision: Westgate Valley
    • Township: Palos
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1961
    • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,250 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 128
    • Elementary School: Navajo Heights Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Independence Junior High School
    • High School District: 218
    • High School: A B Shepard High School (Campus
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 128
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Door Features: Sliding Doors
    • Community Features: Park, Pool
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Sun Room, Utility Room-1st Floor, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 75X150
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Bus
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2344
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2021-05-05T20:48:26
    • Photos Count: 34
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 05-07-2021

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 22X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 7X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 25X13
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 14X35
    Utility Room-1st Floor Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Utility Room-1st Floor
    • Dimensions: 8X13
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 13X12

    Property History for 12837 South Forestview Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jun 30, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1467068478

    		$370,000—
    Jun 30, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11078327

    		$370,000—
    May 7, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11078327

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    06/30/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1467068478

    $370,000
    06/30/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11078327

    $370,000
    05/07/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11078327

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    Public records

    12837 South Forestview Road

    Beds

    4

    Baths

    2.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    2,344 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    2,344 SqFt

    Stories

    1

    Lot Size

    10,824 SqFt

    Schools near 12837 South Forestview Road

    This home is within Chsd 218 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Chippewa Elementary School
    		Public - 1 to 3
    Navajo Heights Elementary School
    		Public - 4 to 5
    Independence Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    A B Shepard High School (Campus)
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Chippewa Elementary School
    Public1 to 3

    Navajo Heights Elementary School
    Public4 to 5

    Independence Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    A B Shepard High School (Campus)
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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