NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest Area

Estimated Value: $611,307 - $769,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,608 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 24, 2020

Last sale price $425,000 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,515 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • 1-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of August 2020

Charming River Forest single family house. The first floor has a great lay out with a separate living and dining room. The fully screened in porch overlooks a large front yard and the tennis courts across the street. Bonus family/sunroom off the foyer. All three well-sized bedrooms are on the second floor. Master bedroom includes a sitting room/office. The basement has plenty of storage and good ceiling height. Boiler & Space Pac AC. 2 car garage. Lincoln Elementary. Washington Park is at the end of the block. A quick walk to the train station and just steps away from all the shops and restaurants on Madison.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Gaggero

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475145490 Listed on: 06/02/2020

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

George Tully

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475162879

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Pasquesi

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475138982

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $3,500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

6,665 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Queen Anne
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Rooms: Tandem Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Tandem Rm, Dimensions: 10X07, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 14X08, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X09, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 27X08, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: 2nd Level

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123120170000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10235

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$659,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
0.0199%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christopher Gaggero
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Pasquesi
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$425,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Jun 24, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joan Filbin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$378,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-4.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.92%
Original Mortgage
$302,400
Interest Rate
0.0412%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$425,000 Proper Title Llc
$378,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $50,000
Previous Owner $340,000
Closed $302,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Sold $425,000 0.0% $264 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $425,000 +12.4% $264 / Sq Ft
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Sold $378,000 -4.3% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/12/2014 05/12/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $395,000 -- $246 / 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 $10,727 $42,501 $7,149 $35,352
2024 $10,727 $42,501 $7,149 $35,352
2023 $11,468 $48,000 $7,149 $40,851
2022 $11,468 $35,513 $6,151 $29,362
2021 $11,044 $35,512 $6,151 $29,361
2020 $9,848 $35,512 $6,151 $29,361
2019 $10,814 $38,263 $5,652 $32,611
2018 $10,235 $38,263 $5,652 $32,611
2017 $10,809 $40,288 $5,652 $34,636
2016 $8,428 $28,695 $4,655 $24,040
2015 $8,240 $28,695 $4,655 $24,040
2014 $7,794 $29,492 $4,655 $24,837
2013 $9,002 $34,532 $4,655 $29,877
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Gaggero

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Christopher Gaggero

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    (773) 715-1479

    132 Total Sales

    Christopher Gaggero
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  • George Tully

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    George Tully

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    (312) 576-1914

    50 Total Sales

    George Tully
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  • Lisa Pasquesi

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Pasquesi

    @ Properties

    (708) 288-2621

    103 Total Sales

    Lisa Pasquesi
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Joan Filbin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Kara Keller

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Kara Keller

    Baird & Warner

    (708) 705-5272

    169 Total Sales

    Kara Keller
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10734508

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-312-017-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

126 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL

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