NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1141 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,580,000 - $1,862,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
4,449 Sq Ft
$385/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,335,000 $300 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,795/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Steam Shower
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2021

LOVELY BRICK HOME FOUND IN PREMIER RIVER FOREST LOCATION OFFERS WONDERFUL SPACE FOR FAMILY AND ENTERTAINING. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE SPECTACULAR NEWLY LANDSCAPED DESIGNED BACK YARD WITH BLUE STONE PATIO FROM THE MANY INTERIOR WINDOWS. YOUR HUGE DREAM KITCHEN WITH ISLAND AND TONS OF COUNTER SPACE, HEATED FLOORS, TOP QUALITY APPLIANCES, 2 DISHWASHERS, 6 BURNER STOVE, ABUNDANT STORAGE AND WALK IN PANTRY! BUTLERS PANTRY, ADJOINING SITTING ROOM/TV ROOM WITH HEATED FLOORS. LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM AND OFFICE WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND MUDROOM..ALL ON THE MAIN LEVEL. SECOND FLOOR OFFERS A PRIMARY SUITE WITH HEATED FLOORS DOUBLE SINK, STEAM SHOWER,HIS AND HER CLOSETS. AND ADDITIONAL 3 LARGE BEDROOMS. THE FULLY RENOVATED BASEMENT OFFERS LAUNDRY ROOM WITH CHUTE, A LARGE RECREATION/TV ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, EXERCISE ROOM, EXTRA REFRIGERATOR AND HALF BATHROOM. *THERE ARE HEATED FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, PRIMARY BATH AND EN-SUITE 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM*...ALSO *WIRED FOR SURROUND SOUND THROUGH THE MAIN LEVEL AND BASEMENT TV AREA*.. THIS ELEGANT HOME IS BEAUTIFULLY CONSTRUCTED AND LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR YEARS TO COME. A BIRDS PARADISE TOO!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Barnhisel

Compass License #475129023 Listed on: 07/30/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

George Furla

Baird & Warner License #471018025

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,152

Year Built

  • 1938

Lot Details

  • 0.32

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storm Doors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,152

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Directions: Lathrop to Division West to Forest South to Property
  • Lot Size: 66 X 219
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
  • Dining Room Type: Mud Room, Office, Breakfast Room, Den, Play Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 200
  • Middle Or Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: 31290
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2021
Closed on
Oct 19, 2021
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Prest Walter
Seller's Agent
Donna Barnhisel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
George Furla
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-4.3%
Current Estimated Value
$1,710,927

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$375,927
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,068,000
Outstanding Balance
$985,883
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$688,667

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2019
Closed on
Feb 14, 2019
Sold by
Vanspankeren Kenneth and Brennan Judy A
Bought by
Chicago Title Landtrust Co
Seller's Agent
Andrew Gagliardo
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Donna Barnhisel
Compass
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-8.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2002
Sold by
Vanspankeren Kenneth R and Brennan Judy A
Bought by
Vanspankeren Kenneth R and Brennan Judy A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1996
Sold by
Kirk J Douglass and Kirk Virginia D
Bought by
Vanspankeren Kenneth R and Brennan Judy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Prest Walter $1,335,000 Chicago Title
Chicago Title Landtrust Co $1,185,000 Prairie Title
Vanspankeren Kenneth R -- --
Vanspankeren Kenneth R $575,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Prest Walter $222,990
Open Prest Walter $1,068,000
Previous Owner Vanspankeren Kenneth R $741,600
Previous Owner Vanspankeren Kenneth R $842,469
Previous Owner Spankeren Kenneth R $1,000,000
Previous Owner Vanspankeren Kenneth R $522,000
Previous Owner Vanspankeren Kenneth $452,000
Previous Owner Vanspankeren Kenneth R $460,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2021 10/19/21 Sold $1,335,000 -4.3% $300 / Sq Ft
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2021 07/30/21 For Sale $1,395,000 +17.7% $314 / Sq Ft
02/20/2019 02/20/19 Sold $1,185,000 -8.5% $266 / Sq Ft
02/05/2019 02/05/19 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2019 02/05/19 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $291 / 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 $32,152 $117,449 $17,226 $100,223
2023 $32,064 $117,449 $17,226 $100,223
2022 $32,064 $99,294 $15,073 $84,221
2021 $30,879 $99,292 $15,072 $84,220
2020 $30,172 $99,292 $15,072 $84,220
2019 $31,290 $100,793 $13,637 $87,156
2018 $29,621 $100,793 $13,637 $87,156
2017 $29,516 $100,793 $13,637 $87,156
2016 $28,825 $92,100 $11,484 $80,616
2015 $30,485 $99,085 $11,484 $87,601
2014 $27,940 $99,085 $11,484 $87,601
2013 $29,857 $108,448 $11,484 $96,964
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11169035

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-302-002-0000