NOT LISTED FOR SALE

134 Ashland Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $638,000 - $752,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,322 Sq Ft
$522/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2025

Last sale price $680,000 $514 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,675 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Well maintained 4-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom full brick Bungalow with hardwood floors nestled in one of River Forest's most sought-after neighborhoods. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street, this charmer offers a blend of classic character and modern amenities. Super walkable to restaurants on Madison St in Forest Park, Washington Commons Park for youth soccer, Keystone Park for little league, tennis, pickle and paddle courts and the Metra Depot. New concrete walkway, front steps and rebuilt brick wing walls lead you up to the front porch, into the foyer. Then onto the living room/dining room which flows effortlessly into the updated kitchen, complete with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and Maple cabinets for all your culinary needs. An adjacent breakfast room adds to the appeal, offering a perfect spot to sip your morning coffee. Two bedrooms, a bath and a half and new HVAC (2023) round out the main level. The second floor boasts two more bedrooms, plus an office or nursery and a full bath. New dual zone HVAC and insulation (2018). The finished basement provides even more living space, with a rec room, laundry and plenty of storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced and lush backyard with playset and mature landscaping. Other features of this home include a 2-car garage (2010), updated windows, Dual zone HVAC (2018/2023), rebuilt combustion chimney (2021).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Behan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475175921 Listed on: 02/10/2025

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

David Taylor

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471021291

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,157

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 8,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 180
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,157

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

8,011 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Sun Room, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Den, Sitting Room, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Greenhouse
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • 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: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1839
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 X 180
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10156.95
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Behan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Taylor
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.84%
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
$708,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,939
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.35%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
0.0688%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2014
Closed on
Feb 23, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Monaco
Keller Williams Experience
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.71%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
0.0362%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2010
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
$357,670
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$680,000 Proper Title
$425,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
$362,500 Prairie Title Inc
$228,000 --
$128,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $285,000
Closed $510,000
Closed $250,000
Closed $340,000
Closed $357,670
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $680,000 -2.8% $514 / Sq Ft
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $699,900 +64.7% $529 / Sq Ft
03/05/2015 03/05/15 Sold $425,000 -3.2% $321 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/17/2015 01/17/15 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2014 11/20/14 Price Changed $439,000 -0.9% $332 / Sq Ft
10/30/2014 10/30/14 Price Changed $443,000 -1.3% $335 / Sq Ft
10/24/2014 10/24/14 For Sale $449,000 0.0% $340 / Sq Ft
09/24/2014 09/24/14 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2014 09/16/14 For Sale $449,000 -- $340 / 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 $10,157 $40,418 $8,611 $31,807
2024 $10,157 $40,418 $8,611 $31,807
2023 $9,361 $42,671 $8,611 $34,060
2022 $9,361 $32,408 $7,409 $24,999
2021 $9,643 $34,338 $7,409 $26,929
2020 $9,492 $34,338 $7,409 $26,929
2019 $9,257 $33,248 $6,808 $26,440
2018 $9,131 $34,504 $6,808 $27,696
2017 $10,389 $38,853 $6,808 $32,045
2016 $7,439 $25,622 $5,607 $20,015
2015 $8,325 $28,967 $5,607 $23,360
2014 $9,449 $32,642 $5,607 $27,035
2013 $10,237 $36,283 $5,607 $30,676
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12272924

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-316-019-0000

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