NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1147 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,365,000 - $1,625,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,416 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,300,000 $294 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,837/month

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Second Kitchen
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of April 2022

This River Forest marvel is luxury you can call home. It is an exquisite landmark property that has been meticulously maintained and restored. The home has so many of the original features that are in stunning condition, without compromising modern style and upgrades. With over 4,000 square feet in the main house alone, it's hard to pick the best features to cover. The custom cabinetry in the kitchen boasts timeless style with granite countertops and top of the line hardware. The home gourmet chef will love the collection of Thermador professional appliances and two separate sinks and all this kitchen has to offer. Enjoy meals in the breakfast room or solarium on the other side of the kitchen. Host elegant dinners in the luxurious dining room with beautiful crown molding. Invite guests to enjoy a fire in the large sunken living room. The finished basement features a bedroom, bathroom, rec room, utility room with hook-ups for a full set of kitchen appliances and plenty of space for expansion and storage. Summers can be enjoyed in the 9 ft deep in-ground heated pool with automatic cleaner and relax in the coach house with a full bathroom and kitchenette.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Koleno

Spot Real Estate License #471019159 Listed on: 03/23/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Eli Schultz

Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate License #471004581

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,876

Year Built

  • Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 220
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Coach House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,416 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • European Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available
  • TV Antenna

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Guest House
  • Property is near a park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,876

Year Built

Built in 1928 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories,Coach House
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories,Coach House
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Other
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 4416
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, TV Antenna, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Attic, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Den, Office, Storage, Heated Sun Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4416
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,European Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 4416
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Limestone
  • ExteriorFeatures: Roof Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Tile
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3017
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 220
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 26876
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2022
Sold by
Halper Matthew J and Halper Patricia Ann
Bought by
Matthew J Halper Declaration Of Trust and Patricia A Halper Declaration Of Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,500,033

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2022
Closed on
Apr 20, 2022
Sold by
Mercado Marc A and Mercado Lilly A
Bought by
Halper Matthew and Halper Patricia Ann
Seller's Agent
Steven Koleno
Spot Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eli Schultz
Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-6.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2022
Closed on
Apr 6, 2022
Sold by
Mercado Marc A and Mercado Lilly A
Bought by
Halper Matthew and Halper Patricia Ann
Seller's Agent
Steven Koleno
Spot Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eli Schultz
Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-6.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2007
Sold by
Mercado O A and Mercado Carol J
Bought by
Mercado Marc A and Mercado Lilly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Matthew J Halper Declaration Of Trust -- None Listed On Document
Halper Matthew -- --
Halper Matthew -- --
Mercado Marc A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mercado Marc A $690,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $1,300,000 -6.8% $294 / Sq Ft
03/24/2022 03/24/22 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $316 / Sq Ft
03/23/2022 03/23/22 Pending -- -- --
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 $23,739 $86,716 $15,768 $70,948
2023 $24,935 $93,976 $15,768 $78,208
2022 $24,935 $80,639 $13,797 $66,842
2021 $27,435 $91,548 $13,797 $77,751
2020 $26,876 $91,548 $13,797 $77,751
2019 $26,078 $87,433 $12,483 $74,950
2018 $24,686 $87,433 $12,483 $74,950
2017 $24,615 $87,433 $12,483 $74,950
2016 $25,318 $81,198 $10,512 $70,686
2015 $24,832 $81,198 $10,512 $70,686
2014 $22,762 $81,198 $10,512 $70,686
2013 $25,076 $91,502 $10,512 $80,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11336299

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-302-001-0000