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1494 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018

  • $330,000

    Last sold 11/12/2010 for $193K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

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About 1494 E Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1949
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home is located at 1494 E Forest Ave, Des Plaines, IL, 60018 in Cook County and was built in 1949. Parking includes a 2-car attached garage. It last sold for $193,000 on 2010-11-12. The estimated market value is $330,000.
Property
Approx Year Built 1949
Property Type Detached Single
Exposure S (South)
New Construction N
Lot Size Less Than 0.25 Acre
Lot Description Corner, Fenced Yard
Lot Dimensions 65 X 105
Taxes 4397.77
Parcel Identification Number 9204080330000
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2008
General Information None
Remarks All brick cape Cod on corner lot, w/attached 2-car garage, 3-bdrms + 2 in finished basement. 2 full baths. family room w/wood-burning fireplace & 2nd kitchen in basement. 7- year old roof. Extra appliances included. Nice park down the street. Estate sale-to be sold "As Is". Fast closing possible.
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Frequency Not Applicable
Interior
Total Full & 1/2 Baths 2
# Full Baths 2
Master Bedroom Bath None
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N) Yes
Bedroom 2 Window Treatments All
Bedroom 2 Size (ft.) 12X12
Bedroom 2 Level Main Level
Bedrooms Below Grade 2
Master Bedroom Window Treatments All
Master Bedroom Size (ft.) 15X12
Bedroom 3 Window Treatments All
Bedroom 3 Size (ft.) 17X11
Bedroom 3 Level 2nd Level
Bedroom 4 Size (ft.) 17X12
Bedroom 4 Level Basement
Bedrooms All Levels 5
Bedroom 4 Window Treatments None
Master Bedroom Level Main Level
Bedrooms Above Grade 3
Additional Room 5 Level Not Applicable
Basement Description Finished
Kitchen Level Main Level
Additional Room 9 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 4 Name Screened Porch
Additional Room 4 Level Main Level
Additional Room 4 Window Treatments None
Additional Room 4 Size (ft.) 13X12
Basement Full
Attic Finished, Interior Stair
Additional Room 3 Size (ft.) 12X10
Additional Room 3 Window Treatments None
Family Room Level Basement
Family Room Size (ft.) 21X13
Family Room Window Treatments None
Additional Room 3 Name 2nd Kitchen
Additional Room 3 Level Basement
Additional Room 8 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 10 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 7 Level Not Applicable
Additional Room 2 Size (ft.) 17X08
Additional Room 2 Window Treatments None
Additional Room 2 Level 2nd Level
Additional Room 2 Name Sitting
Additional Room 6 Level Not Applicable
Dining Room Level Not Applicable
Additional Rooms 2nd Kitchen, 5th Bedroom, Screened Porch, Sitting Room
Living Room Level Main Level
Living Room Size (ft.) 21X13
Living Room Window Treatments All
Additional Rooms 1 Name 5th Bdrm
Additional Room 1 Window Treatments None
Additional Room 1 Size (ft.) 14X07
Additional Rooms 1 Level Basement
Bedroom 2 Flooring Other
Living Room Flooring Carpet
Kitchen Flooring Ceramic Tile
Additional Room 4 Flooring Other
Bedroom 3 Flooring Other
Family Room Flooring Other
Additional Room 3 Flooring Other
Bedroom 4 Flooring Other
Additional Room 2 Flooring Other
Master Bedroom Flooring Other
Additional Room 1 Flooring Other
Kitchen Window Treatments All
Kitchen Size (ft.) 13X10
Rooms Count 10
Kitchen Type Eating Area-Table Space
Interior Property Features Bar-Wet, 1st Floor Bedroom
Exterior
Style Of House Cape Cod
Foundation Concrete
Type Detached 1.5 Story
Exterior Building Type Brick
Roof Type Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
Parking Garage
Car Spaces 2
Parking Details Side Apron
Driveway Concrete, Side Drive
Garage Type Attached
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Garage Spaces 2
Amenities / Utilities
Interior Fireplaces Count 1
Heat/Fuel Gas, Forced Air
Air Conditioning Central Air
Fireplace Location Basement
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Sewer Sewer-Public
Water Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar
Equipment Humidifier, Sump Pump
Area Amenities Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
Waterfront Y/N No
Elementary School CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
High School District 207
Elementary School District 62
Middle School District 62
High School MAINE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Directions Oakton E Of Mannheim To Cora N To Forest
$330K
Range: $280K-$379K
Last 30 days 
  • Apr 2016
  • Apr 21, 2016 Delisted
    $193,000
  • Nov 12, 2010 Sold
    $193,000 (-7.7%)
  • Apr 26, 2010 Listed
    $209,000
  • Dec 2010
    Public Records
  • Dec 8, 2010 Sold
    $193,000
  • 1494 E Forest Ave
    $193K
  • Des Plaines
  • 60018
    $429K -4% y/y
  • Des Plaines
    $369K +5% y/y
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Central Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Community Consolidated School District 62
5/10
Chippewa Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Community Consolidated School District 62
6/10
Maine West High School
public Grades 9-12
Maine Township Hsd 207 School District
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