NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1038 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,374,248 - $1,513,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,334 Sq Ft
$439/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2022

Last sale price $1,280,000 $384 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,867/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2022

This is the one! Sitting on a 50 x 219 Lot, this home has been beautifully renovated in 2018 and is on one of the prettiest streets in River Forest. Enter this showstopper and fall in love; from the moment you step up to the front porch and peer into the foyer with marble tiles, custom doors, tall ceiling height and natural sunlight beaming throughout. Designed by Walden Interiors, no detail is left untouched. Upon entry the staircase captures your attention, leading you into a large foyer featuring a mud room and a tastefully designed powder bath. The living room is a classic beauty boasting original restored 8 foot pocket sliding doors, decorative wood burning fire place with black soapstone surround and an additional 3 season sunroom. The kitchen features a 48" six burner with griddle Wolf range double oven, pot-filler, custom hood, separate built-in full height refrigerator and freezer, and porcelain countertops from countertop to ceiling. The large walk-in pantry includes a second full-sized refrigerator and plenty of storage. Chef's kitchen and dining space are drenched in sun and overlooking the yard with custom 8 foot sliding doors that lead out to a fully fenced backyard with deck and patio. The second floor features 4 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom has extra seating space, a large walk-in closet and marble bathroom with dual sinks and walk in shower. There is also a second full bath with tub on the second level. 5th bedroom is freshly carpeted and tucked away on 3rd floor, which also includes a small plumbed quarter bath plus an extra den or closet space. The finished basement has a full bathroom, yoga/workout room, storage room, laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, not to mention a good sized Rec room. The beauty is undeniable but the bones are amazing too! New full renovation in 2018 - windows, HVAC, plumbing, electric, flooring sanded and re-stained, sump pump, drain tiles and overhead sewer, so many details we could go on and on. Sellers have never used the fireplace; fireplace being sold As Is and 2 car garage being sold As Is. Tv in gym is excluded. Highest and Best offers due in by Monday at 2:30pm (2/14/22). No escalation clauses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juana Honeycutt

Compass License #475122247 Listed on: 02/11/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Kaitlin Sager

Compass License #475191573

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Navigato

Compass License #475134714

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,040

Year Built

  • Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 219
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,334 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,040

Year Built

Built in 1915 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Other, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 3334
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet, Office, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1224
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Main level: 1594 sqft, 2nd level: 1232 sqft, 3rd level: 508 sqft, Basement: 1224 sqft
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Attic: Finished
  • Door Features: French Doors,Sliding Doors,Pocket Door(s)
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island,Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full,Double Sink
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 1150000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2514
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 219
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20040.11
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2022
Closed on
Mar 1, 2022
Sold by
Valente Michael S and Michael S Valente Revocable Trust
Bought by
Weston Tyler and Weston Arielle
Seller's Agent
Juana Honeycutt
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
11.3%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,464,062

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$184,062
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$896,000
Outstanding Balance
$844,588
Interest Rate
3.92%
Estimated Equity
$619,474

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
First American Bank
Bought by
Valente Michael and Michael S Valente Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$687,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Weston Tyler -- --
Valente Michael $695,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Weston Tyler $896,000
Previous Owner Valente Michael $200,000
Previous Owner Valente Michael $150,000
Previous Owner Valente Michael S $740,200
Previous Owner Valente Michael S $735,000
Previous Owner Valente Michael $735,000
Previous Owner Valente Michael $0
Previous Owner Valente Michael $687,000
Previous Owner The Midwest Trust Services Inc $90,000
Previous Owner The Midwest Trust Services Inc $399,200
Previous Owner Ward James E $360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2022 03/16/22 Sold $1,280,000 +11.3% $384 / Sq Ft
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2022 02/11/22 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $345 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $19,786 $122,631 $13,140 $109,491
2023 $19,786 $108,000 $13,140 $94,860
2022 $19,786 $66,191 $11,498 $54,693
2021 $19,083 $64,693 $11,497 $53,196
2020 $20,040 $69,052 $11,497 $57,555
2019 $18,049 $61,571 $10,402 $51,169
2018 $11,317 $38,507 $10,402 $28,105
2017 $18,518 $66,612 $10,402 $56,210
2016 $15,113 $49,475 $8,760 $40,715
2015 $16,295 $54,184 $8,760 $45,424
2014 $15,527 $56,207 $8,760 $47,447
2013 $16,444 $60,909 $8,760 $52,149
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11322346

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-307-013-0000