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Seller's Agent in 2025
Margaret Bidinger
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 257-7617
3 in this area
16 Total Sales
120 Lathrop Ave River Forest, IL 60305
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,018
Sq Ft
7,601
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
- Play Room
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Home Office
- Lower Floor Utility Room
About This Home
As of February 2025Looks can be deceiving, this River Forest newly updated brick bungalow had an addition added several years ago. The addition included a 3rd bedroom, half bath, bonus room all on the first floor and family room in the lower level. Vaulted ceilings with skylights and the original brick wall all add so much charm and light. The new updates include a lovely kitchen with new cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances and new red oak flooring to match the rest of the home's floors. Other updates include the full bath and 1/2 bath also on the first floor. Other improvements include a new HVAC system, water heater, garage door, windows throughout, interior doors, exterior doors, carpet and fresh paint throughout. There's so much to see starting with the front porch opening into the living room with lots of windows and refinished oak hardwood floors. There's also a separate dining room for entertaining family and friends. There are two other bedrooms also on floor 1 with new ceiling fans. Downstairs features a large family room, playroom, office, laundry area, one full bath with as-is shower, one half bath and 2 utility rooms. The backyard has a patio with room for plenty of furniture looking out on the nice deep lot. No need to back down the drive way. There is plenty of room to do a 3 point turn around in the yard. The yard is fenced in with a new gate for Fido! Close to Metra, CTA blue line, and 290 expressway. Super location to all the Forest Park restaurants and shopping. Award winning schools, and beautiful parks make this home and neighborhood the place to be. Be moved in by the holidays!! Successfully appealed tax assessed value for year 2024 only. NEW TAX BILL IS= 4,814.06.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #475132315 Listed on: 12/02/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,808
Year Built
- Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2024
Lot Details
- 7,601 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 189
- Fenced Yard
- Chain Link Fence
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,018 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Play Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
- Fireplace in Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Basement Storage
Home Security
- Storm Screens
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near a park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 2, 2024
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Land Homes Llc
Bought by
Reed Alexandra L and Neely James S
Seller's Agent
Margaret Bidinger
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Howe Gajewski
Beyond Properties Realty Group
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.67%
Views
117
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
$2,975
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%
Original Mortgage
$565,250
Outstanding Balance
$561,088
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,887
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 24, 2023
Closed on
Mar 13, 2024
Sold by
Darlene G Liston Trust and Robert C Liston Family Trust
Bought by
Land Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Bill Geldes
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Bidinger
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
3
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
133.53%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 24, 2023
Closed on
Mar 12, 2024
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Robert C Liston Family Trust and Liston
Seller's Agent
Bill Geldes
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Bidinger
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Views
3
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 18, 2005
Sold by
Liston Darlene G
Bought by
Liston Darlene G and Darlene G Liston Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2002
Sold by
Lasalle Bank National Assn
Bought by
Liston Robert C and Liston Darlene G
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1993
Sold by
Griffith Robert C and Griffith Mary Anne
Bought by
First Chicago Trust Company Of Illinois
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 26, 1993
Sold by
First Colonial Trust Company
Bought by
First Chicago Trust Company Of Illinois
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $595,000 | Prairie Title | |
| Deed | $275,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Trustee Deed | $82,666 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $565,250 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 02/12/25 | Sold | $595,000 | -0.7% | $295 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/04/2025 01/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/02/2024 12/02/24 | For Sale | $599,000 | +117.8% | $297 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/18/2024 03/18/24 | Sold | $275,000 | 0.0% | $273 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/21/2024 02/21/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/24/2023 10/24/23 | For Sale | $275,000 | -- | $273 / 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 | $10,403 | $17,585 | $8,170 | $9,415 |
| 2023 | $10,808 | $38,000 | $8,170 | $29,830 |
| 2022 | $10,808 | $33,470 | $7,030 | $26,440 |
| 2021 | $10,408 | $33,469 | $7,030 | $26,439 |
| 2020 | $10,170 | $33,469 | $7,030 | $26,439 |
| 2019 | $10,252 | $33,024 | $6,460 | $26,564 |
| 2018 | $9,705 | $33,024 | $6,460 | $26,564 |
| 2017 | $9,671 | $33,024 | $6,460 | $26,564 |
| 2016 | $7,913 | $24,599 | $5,320 | $19,279 |
| 2015 | $7,774 | $24,599 | $5,320 | $19,279 |
| 2014 | $7,121 | $24,599 | $5,320 | $19,279 |
| 2013 | $8,272 | $29,316 | $5,320 | $23,996 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Margaret Bidinger
-
Cynthia Howe Gajewski
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Cynthia Howe Gajewski
Beyond Properties Realty Group
(312) 933-8440
10 in this area
230 Total Sales
-
Bill Geldes
Seller's Agent in 2024
Bill Geldes
Baird Warner
(708) 296-8442
1 in this area
45 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12219643
APN: 15-12-317-021-0000
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