NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1255 William St River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $2,535,000 - $2,740,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
8,000 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2022

Last sale price $2,325,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,311/month

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Priory Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Elegant French Provincial Estate by Stan Leonard, Dramatic space for entertaining inside and out located on Priory Park. Open concept Great Room, Gourmet Kitchen & Brkfst Room, Classic Paneled Library with secret passage, Five Bedroom Suites, 4 Fireplaces, Custom Cabinetry, Audio & Security Controls, Elevator, Wine Tasting Room, Movie Theater, Golf Simulator, Screened porch features outdoor kitchen and hot tub. Expansive luxury throughout!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cullerton

Compass License #475163053 Listed on: 01/28/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Shirley Amico

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471012318

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,964

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 149 x 188

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 8,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Play Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Garden Bath
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • 400 Amp
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • Solar Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,964

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

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: 1996
  • Age: 26-30 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub, Elevator, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Second Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 8000
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Library, Play Room, Theatre Room, Screened Porch, Bedroom 6, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Handicap Shower,Double Sink,Garden Tub,Full Body Spray Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished
  • Bathroom: Full

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch Screened
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 2400000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Number of Cars: 7
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Butler

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Heating: Solar
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6155
  • Lot Dimensions: 149 X 188
  • 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: 48964.03
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Apr 4, 2022
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Smith James Jerold and Smith Chelsea
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Amico
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-3.12%
Current Estimated Value
$2,625,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$300,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.01%
Original Mortgage
$2,174,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,055,042
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$431,649

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2022
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Smith James Jerold and Smith Chelsea
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Amico
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,174,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,055,042
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$431,649

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Smith James Jerold and Smith Chelsea
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Amico
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,174,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,055,042
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$431,649

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
Aug 31, 2016
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co and Trust Number 8002372193
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
ErrollStaton Staton
Solid Realty Services Inc
List Price
$2,499,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-5.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.19%
Original Mortgage
$895,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Lamon Steven M and Lamon Annette D
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #8002364396

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,612,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Smith James Jerold -- --
Smith James Jerold $2,325,000 Chicago Title
Smith James Jerold -- --
Chicago Title Land Trust Co $2,350,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Chicago Title Land Trust Company $2,150,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith James Jerold $2,174,000
Closed Smith James Jerold $1,860,000
Closed Smith James Jerold $1,860,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $1,300,000
Previous Owner Chicago Land Trust Co $895,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Co $600,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $1,612,500
Previous Owner Lamon Steven M $800,000
Previous Owner Lamon Steven M $292,500
Previous Owner Lamon Steven M $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Sold $2,325,000 -3.1% $291 / Sq Ft
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2022 01/28/22 For Sale $2,400,000 +2.1% $300 / Sq Ft
09/15/2016 09/15/16 Sold $2,350,000 -6.0% $294 / Sq Ft
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2016 03/09/16 For Sale $2,499,000 -- $312 / 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 $48,043 $175,496 $40,888 $134,608
2023 $46,529 $175,496 $40,888 $134,608
2022 $46,529 $147,509 $35,526 $111,983
2021 $50,040 $164,237 $35,525 $128,712
2020 $48,964 $164,237 $35,525 $128,712
2019 $56,447 $185,261 $32,174 $153,087
2018 $53,436 $185,261 $32,174 $153,087
2017 $53,262 $185,261 $32,174 $153,087
2016 $43,018 $136,219 $26,812 $109,407
2015 $43,049 $136,219 $26,812 $109,407
2014 $38,689 $136,219 $26,812 $109,407
2013 $32,607 $120,070 $26,812 $93,258
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11285956

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-220-020-0000