1659 Forest Avenue

Des Plaines, IL 60018

$289,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
815 Sq. Ft.
$355 / Sq. Ft.
815
Sq. Ft.
$355
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming renovated Bungalow! This perfect home has everything you'd want both inside and out and rests in a beautiful neighborhood. The open concept floor-plan was recently renovated with a neutral color palette and has a fabulous kitchen with stunning solid Maple white cabinetry, granite countertops with peninsula seating and stainless appliances. Off the kitchen is a cute sunroom, perfect for your morning coffee while listening to the birds. The main bathroom features a soaking tub, subway tile...Charming renovated Bungalow! This perfect home has everything you'd want both inside and out and rests in a beautiful neighborhood. The open concept floor-plan was recently renovated with a neutral color palette and has a fabulous kitchen with stunning solid Maple white cabinetry, granite countertops with peninsula seating and stainless appliances. Off the kitchen is a cute sunroom, perfect for your morning coffee while listening to the birds. The main bathroom features a soaking tub, subway tile and all white fixtures. There are two bedrooms on the first floor and an additional bedroom, new half bath and laundry room with high-end washer/dryer on the lower basement level. There are many beautiful details not to miss, including vintage moldings and trim, new antique-look door hardware, and gorgeous refinished hardwood floors throughout. Other details include new windows, new water heater, a brand new furnace with Wi-Fi thermostat, updated plumbing and electric with AFCI/GFCI outlets, new electric service, and hard wired smoke detectors. The foundation was Perma-Sealed and the basement has two sump pumps and is dry. Outside you will find a beautifully maintained garden in the front, where something is always in bloom. The fenced-in back yard is an expansive paradise that features a stone patio, several fruit trees including cherry and peach and a huge strawberry bed, among more flowers.
  1. Listed by Janet Kohl • Coldwell Banker Realty

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Property Details for 1659 Forest Avenue

Area
Des Plaines
Township
Maine
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Cars
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 09:26 AM

Property Details for 1659 Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #10736518
Days on Market54
Taxes$4,193 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1659 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,927 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,577

Property Taxes

$349

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1659 Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 62
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Chippewa Middle School
  • High School District: 207
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 62
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Community Features: Park
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.27
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Shared,Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar, Shakes
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 792
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-06-05T07:45:32
  • Photos Count: 17
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360+realtor
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 10X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X21
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 23X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 11X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X6
Enclosed Porch Heated Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Deck Dimensions: 9X6

Property History for 1659 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1659 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,408Additions$17,592Total$27,000
Tax Record2022$6,067 ($506 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt792 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyCOOKAPN09-21-306-007

Schools near 1659 Forest Avenue

This home is within Community Consolidated School District 62.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chippewa Middle School
Public6 to 8

Maine West High School
Public9 to 12

Iroquois Community School
PublicK to 8

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