838 Forest Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
4 bd 2 ba 1,857 sqft Built 1949 Lot 10,890 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$275,000
Apr 7, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2022 | Sold | $275,000 | MLS #11346492 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Listed | $225,000 | MLS #11346492 |
| May 12, 2000 | Sold | $48,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $4,950 | $4,950 | $1,424 |
| 2022 | — | $4,950 | $4,950 | $1,384 |
| 2021 | — | $3,506 | $3,506 | $1,208 |
| 2020 | — | $3,506 | $3,506 | $1,200 |
| 2019 | — | $3,506 | $3,506 | $1,075 |
| 2018 | — | $3,093 | $3,093 | $1,051 |
| 2017 | — | $3,093 | $3,093 | $1,048 |
| 2016 | — | $3,093 | $3,093 | $986 |
| 2015 | — | $2,681 | $2,681 | $942 |
| 2014 | — | $2,681 | $2,681 | $912 |
| 2013 | — | $2,681 | $2,681 | $882 |
| 2012 | — | $3,300 | $3,300 | $989 |
| 2011 | — | $3,300 | $3,300 | $922 |
| 2010 | — | $3,300 | $3,300 | $932 |
| 2009 | — | $2,475 | $2,475 | $634 |
| 2008 | — | $4,289 | $4,289 | $994 |
| 2007 | — | $4,289 | $4,289 | $984 |
| 2006 | — | $3,300 | $3,300 | $758 |
Property facts
Year built
1949
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,857 sqft
Lot size
10,890 sqft
ZIP code
60120
City
Elgin
Street
Forest Ave
Coordinates
42.03913, -88.25895
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,650
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 838 Forest Ave last sell?
838 Forest Ave most recently sold on Apr 7, 2022 for $275,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 838 Forest Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 838 Forest Ave (year 2023) is $4,950 with $1,424 in property tax.
How does 838 Forest Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 98.2% below the last sale price of $275,000.
When was 838 Forest Ave built?
838 Forest Ave was built in 1949.
How does 838 Forest Ave compare to others on Forest Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Forest Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 838 Forest Ave?
838 Forest Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,857 sqft, 10,890 sqft lot single_family.
Is 838 Forest Ave a flip candidate?
No — 838 Forest Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 838 Forest Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 838 Forest Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.5%
Implied 1-yr
+14.1%
2026 Q3
$378.6K
2026 Q4
$389.4K
ZIP 60120 — Median Price History + Forecast
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