Joelle Venzera
Compass
(708) 564-3952
113 Total Sales
6 in River Forest
$143K - $1.3M Price Range
1255 William St River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest AreaEstimated Value: $2,610,000 - $3,159,000
5
Beds
7
Baths
8,000
Sq Ft
$353/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Home Theater
- 0.62 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Spa
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Main Floor Bedroom
About This Home
As of April 2022Elegant 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!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $48,964
Year Built
- Built in 1996
Lot Details
- 26,811 Sq Ft 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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
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.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,860,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 28, 2022
Closed on
Mar 17, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,860,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2016
Closed on
Aug 31, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
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
$600,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
-
Joelle Venzera
-
Deneen Ruffolo
Deneen Ruffolo
Realty Executives Midwest
(708) 286-5683
92 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$112,000 Price
-
Ali Bakir
Ali Bakir
MorphEasy Realty
(833) 433-0982
132 Total Sales
2 in River Forest
$270K - $495K Price Range
-
Israel Hernandez
Israel Hernandez
Epique Realty Inc
(219) 351-6354
93 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$147,500 Price
-
Elizabeth Goodchild
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
(224) 479-1826
492 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$135,000 Price
-
Lisa Grimes
Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
(708) 340-6771
55 Total Sales
8 in River Forest
$132K - $2.1M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| $2,325,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $2,350,000 | Chicago Title Insurance | ||
| $2,150,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,860,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,860,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,612,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,043 | $175,496 | $40,888 | $134,608 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Maria Cullerton
Seller's Agent in 2022
Maria Cullerton
Compass
(312) 501-2033
131 Total Sales
-
Shirley Amico
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Shirley Amico
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(312) 893-8190
22 Total Sales
-
E
Buyer's Agent in 2016
ErrollStaton Staton
Solid Realty Services Inc
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11285956
APN: 15-01-220-020-0000
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