Seller's Agent in 2018
Swati Saxena
Baird Warner
(847) 477-3655
15 in this area
252 Total Sales
101 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated Value: $767,000 - $878,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,575
Sq Ft
$514/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Sitting Room
About This Home
As of August 2018Beautiful and spacious home beckons! Entertain in your charming living room with the fireplace flanked by stained glass windows. Host your parties in the roomy dining room boasting original light fixtures and bonus adjoining sitting area. Cook your finest meals in the bright, large, functional, all-stainless kitchen with miles of granite countertops, quality maple cabinetry and eat-in area! Spacious office (guest room!) and full bath on first floor as well. Upstairs boasts a huge master and en-suite with skylight, double sinks, separate shower and tub. Three other large bedrooms and an updated bath round out this floor. The high, dry, bright basement is ideal as a family room! Hardwood floors, tons of storage throughout. Lush, huge, private yard is perfect for BBQs! Unique breezeway connects home to garage. Incredible location - best block in River Forest and a short walk to Metra, El, restaurants and shopping. This is it! Welcome home! Click VIRTUAL TOUR for interactive floor plans.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner License #471003778 Listed on: 04/05/2018
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,635
Year Built
- 1926
Lot Details
- Southern Exposure
- East or West Exposure
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Slab Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Breakfast Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Double Oven
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub
- Garden Bath
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Eco-Friendly Details
- North or South Exposure
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Breezeway
Utilities
- Partial Air Conditioning Available
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Radiator
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 5, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Stetson Roger H and Stetson Elizabeth K
Bought by
Collins Mark Christopher and Kulla Bridget O Brien
Seller's Agent
Swati Saxena
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$642,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,400
-5.5%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$152,583
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.72%
Original Mortgage
$512,500
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2016
Sold by
Stetson Elizabeth
Bought by
Stetson Roger H and Stetson Elizabeth K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Stetson Roger and Stetson Elizabeth
Bought by
Stetson Elizabeth and Elizabeth Stetson 2014 Living Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 6, 2012
Closed on
Apr 12, 2012
Sold by
Wilson Alan W and Wilson Rhonda D
Bought by
Stetson Roger H and Stetson Elizabeth K
Seller's Agent
Janet Rouse
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Beth Gomez
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
List Price
$537,500
Sold Price
$507,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.22%
Original Mortgage
$406,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 5, 2008
Sold by
Mazzotta Alejandro and Mazzotta Jeanne
Bought by
Wilson Alan W and Wilson Rhonda D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,175
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 6, 1996
Sold by
Levitz Leone and Waycie David
Bought by
Bergstraesser Edward M and Bergstraesser Lynn M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,800
Interest Rate
7.07%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Mark Christopher | $642,500 | Proper Title Llc | |
| Stetson Roger H | -- | Citywide Title Corporation | |
| Stetson Elizabeth | -- | Attorney | |
| Stetson Roger H | $507,500 | Prairie Title | |
| Wilson Alan W | $435,000 | Git | |
| Bergstraesser Edward M | $181,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kulla Bridget Obrien | $510,000 | |
| Closed | Collins Mark Christopher | $512,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Stetson Roger H | $372,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stetson Roger H | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Stetson Roger H | $406,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wilson Alan W | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wilson Alan W | $417,175 | |
| Previous Owner | Mazzotta Alejandro | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mazzotta Alejandro | $80,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bergstraesser Edward M | $265,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bergstraesser Edward M | $180,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Bergstraesser Edward M | $144,800 | |
| Closed | Bergstraesser Edward M | $36,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2018 08/31/18 | Sold | $642,500 | -3.4% | $408 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2018 05/15/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/03/2018 05/03/18 | Price Changed | $665,000 | -2.2% | $422 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2018 04/05/18 | For Sale | $679,900 | +34.0% | $432 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2012 04/13/12 | Sold | $507,500 | -5.6% | $322 / Sq Ft |
| 02/25/2012 02/25/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/06/2012 02/06/12 | For Sale | $537,500 | -- | $341 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,635 | $64,420 | $7,982 | $56,438 |
| 2023 | $15,065 | $64,420 | $7,982 | $56,438 |
| 2022 | $15,065 | $46,652 | $6,868 | $39,784 |
| 2021 | $14,508 | $46,652 | $6,868 | $39,784 |
| 2020 | $14,176 | $46,652 | $6,868 | $39,784 |
| 2019 | $14,764 | $47,560 | $6,311 | $41,249 |
| 2018 | $13,977 | $47,560 | $6,311 | $41,249 |
| 2017 | $13,927 | $47,560 | $6,311 | $41,249 |
| 2016 | $9,592 | $29,817 | $5,197 | $24,620 |
| 2015 | $9,423 | $29,817 | $5,197 | $24,620 |
| 2014 | $8,631 | $29,817 | $5,197 | $24,620 |
| 2013 | $11,364 | $40,276 | $5,197 | $35,079 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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-
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Elizabeth August
@ Properties
(773) 610-8000
41 in this area
168 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2012
Janet Rouse
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 636-5565
16 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Beth Gomez
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
(773) 727-1707
1 in this area
89 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD09906271
APN: 15-12-315-017-0000
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