NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1135 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,157,000 - $1,317,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,677 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2021

Last sale price $915,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,733/month

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of June 2021

ELEGANT CRAFTSMANSHIP CAN BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL FRENCH NORMANDY HOME SITUATED IN THE HEART OF RIVER FOREST. SOPHISTICATION IS EVIDENT FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN THE DOOR. ENTER INTO THE IMPRESSIVE FOYER THEN STEP DOWN INTO THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND BUILT IN BENCHES LEADING INTO THE MAGNIFICENT LIGHT FILLED FAMILY ROOM WHICH OVERLOOKS THE BLUE STONE TERRACE WITH PROFESSIONAL LUSH LANDSCAPING AND SEASONALLY COLORFUL GATED BACKYARD. A SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING. THE WONDERFUL UPDATED KITCHEN HAS TOP-QUALITY APPLIANCES AND LEADS TO THE LIGHT FILLED BREAKFAST NOOK AND HOME OFFICE. THE SECOND FLOOR OFFERS THE LOVELY MASTER SUITE, 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS AND A FULL BATH. 2 MORE ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS WITH A FULL BATH ON THE THIRD FLOOR. THE AMAZING PARTIALLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL BOASTS 2 WASHERS AND 2 DRYERS. THE PAVED SIDE DRIVEWAY AND PORTE-COCHERE JUST ADDS TO THE PRIVACY AND ELEGANCE OF THIS HOME. BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED AND LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR YEARS TO COME.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Barnhisel

Compass License #475129023 Listed on: 01/06/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Firdman

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475159629

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,910

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x219
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,677 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,910

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tudor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3677
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 975000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Brick,Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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: 0.3318
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X219
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23909.85
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Vester David and Vester Laura
Seller's Agent
Donna Barnhisel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Henry Firdman
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,000
-8.41%
Current Estimated Value
$1,229,269

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$314,269
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%
Original Mortgage
$869,250
Outstanding Balance
$793,827
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$528,687
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vester David $915,000 Chicago Ttl Land Tr C0mpany
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vester David $869,250
Previous Owner Seibert Brett $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $915,000 -6.2% $249 / Sq Ft
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Price Changed $975,000 -2.4% $265 / Sq Ft
03/01/2021 03/01/21 For Sale $999,000 0.0% $272 / Sq Ft
02/15/2021 02/15/21 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2021 01/06/21 For Sale $999,000 -- $272 / 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 $25,049 $91,501 $17,345 $74,156
2023 $29,013 $100,000 $17,345 $82,655
2022 $29,013 $89,846 $15,177 $74,669
2021 $27,941 $89,844 $15,176 $74,668
2020 $27,301 $89,844 $15,176 $74,668
2019 $23,910 $77,020 $13,731 $63,289
2018 $22,635 $77,020 $13,731 $63,289
2017 $20,775 $77,020 $13,731 $63,289
2016 $24,355 $78,206 $11,563 $66,643
2015 $23,887 $78,206 $11,563 $66,643
2014 $21,896 $78,206 $11,563 $66,643
2013 $23,457 $85,764 $11,563 $74,201
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Barnhisel

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Donna Barnhisel

    Compass

    (773) 418-9137

    29 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Donna Barnhisel
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Henry Firdman

    Keller Williams ONEChicago

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 10964732

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-302-003-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1135 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL

This home is located at 1135 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 since 06 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,229,269, approximately $334 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1135 Forest Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Willard Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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