NOT LISTED FOR SALE

14 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $468,000 - $515,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,235 Sq Ft
$403/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2024

Last sale price $480,000 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,392/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Property is near a park
  • Ranch Style House
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Upon entering this lovely ranch style home, with a 2-car garage rebuilt in 2019, you will enjoy natural light throughout. 3B and 1 1/2 bath on the main floor. The basement offers even more space, entertainment, laundry, and storage. You will also find a spacious additional area for an office and/or an exercise room, or another bedroom and a shower room. Central air flows throughout the house, and property is protected by ADT. Newly added solar panels and roof (2022). Sitting on a 50-foot wide lot, this property provides plenty of room for outdoor activities and landscaping. This house is just away from award-winning schools, parks restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy the Washington Common & Keystone Parks (Park District Program locations), Lincoln Elementary, River Forest Community Center, Nature Center, Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, hiking, downtown Forest Park/Oak Park trails and the Metra) to downtown Chicago. Property to be sold As-Is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elsa Anaya

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475208596 Listed on: 10/08/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,316

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 6,665

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,235 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 133
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,316

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • 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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Drapes/Blinds, Some Storm Doors
  • LivingArea: 1235
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Exercise Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Concrete (Basement),Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Heating: Solar
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 133
  • 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: 9316.42
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2024
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Saffold Monroe and Saffold Patricia C
Bought by
Barisik Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Elsa Anaya
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$497,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,374
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.41%
Original Mortgage
$456,000
Outstanding Balance
$452,519
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,855

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2002
Sold by
Arroyo Rosario
Bought by
Saffold Monroe and Saffold Patricia C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,750
Interest Rate
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1999
Sold by
Reeves Bobbie
Bought by
Arroyo Rosario

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
7.9%
Source: Public Records

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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
Barisik Elizabeth $480,000 Old Republic Title
Barisik Elizabeth $480,000 Old Republic Title
Saffold Monroe $265,000 --
Arroyo Rosario $260,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barisik Elizabeth $456,000
Closed Barisik Elizabeth $456,000
Previous Owner Saffold Monroe $251,750
Previous Owner Arroyo Rosario $234,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $480,000 0.0% $389 / Sq Ft
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Sale $480,000 -- $389 / 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 $9,316 $40,000 $7,149 $32,851
2023 $8,261 $40,000 $7,149 $32,851
2022 $8,261 $31,740 $6,151 $25,589
2021 $8,442 $33,140 $6,151 $26,989
2020 $8,373 $33,140 $6,151 $26,989
2019 $7,621 $30,723 $5,652 $25,071
2018 $9,029 $30,723 $5,652 $25,071
2017 $7,218 $30,723 $5,652 $25,071
2016 $7,221 $26,727 $4,655 $22,072
2015 $8,447 $26,727 $4,655 $22,072
2014 $6,462 $26,727 $4,655 $22,072
2013 $6,652 $28,083 $4,655 $23,428
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12041874

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-319-024-0000