NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,505,490 - $2,033,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
7,768 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 1, 2018

Last sale price $1,450,000 $187 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,438 / mo

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Driveway
  • Home Theater
  • Heated Floors
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Sauna
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of November 2018

Once in a lifetime opportunity for stunning modern River Forest home. Artful dwelling designed + crafted by stylish owners paying homage to Frank Lloyd Wright with a modernist twist. Open and clean home awash with natural light and lays out on three spacious living levels. Each floor emanates radiant heat and gracious ceiling heights that lend a sense of space to this singular residence with walls of windows facing each direction. Thoughtfully designed with flowing main level layout that segments into welcoming living room highlighted by stunning fireplace, sizable dining room with Bulthaup butler pantry, and commercial kitchen that bridges to fabulous great room with 15 foot ceilings. Four upstairs bedrooms include sumptuous master suite and the lower level mirrors main level's roominess and holds the audio video system, entertainment room, office and wine cellar. Come fall in love with this iconic dwelling. Walkable location near North Avenue's restaurants + shops.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom McCarey

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475130892 Listed on: 05/18/2018

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Last Buyer's Agent

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2005

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Heated Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Prairie Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym
  • Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Double Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Individual Controls for Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.2
  • Total Sq Ft: 7768
  • Style Of House: Prairie
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2005
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 15
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Double Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X6, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 31X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 24X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Den, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Theatre Room, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 31X19, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 20X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Theater Rm, Dimensions: 22X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 21X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Parquet, Windows: None
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7768
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 7768
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 2546
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2687
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2535
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.4401

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 9
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Brick, Heated
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Indv Controls, Zoned

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 103.5 X 185
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15011030830000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 33370

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2023
Sold by
Bavlsik Krysta M
Bought by
Krysta Bavlsik Revocable Trust and Bavlsik
Current Estimated Value
$1,820,373

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2018
Closed on
Oct 31, 2018
Sold by
Laudadio David and Laudadio Candace
Bought by
Bavlsik Krysta M
Seller's Agent
Tom McCarey
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,599,999
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,999
-9.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2005
Sold by
P & P Ltd
Bought by
Laudadio David and Laudadio Candace

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2005
Sold by
Dupage National Bank
Bought by
P & P Ltd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Krysta Bavlsik Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bavlsik Krysta M $1,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Laudadio David $975,000 Multiple
P & P Ltd $700,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bavlsik Krysta M $1,160,000
Previous Owner P & P Ltd $550,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2018 11/01/18 Sold $1,450,000 -9.4% $187 / Sq Ft
08/16/2018 08/16/18 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2018 05/18/18 For Sale $1,599,999 -- $206 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $32,765 $123,000 $23,005 $99,995
2024 $32,765 $123,000 $23,005 $99,995
2023 $34,840 $123,000 $23,005 $99,995
2022 $34,840 $111,313 $20,130 $91,183
2021 $33,581 $111,311 $20,129 $91,182
2020 $36,779 $111,311 $20,129 $91,182
2019 $34,443 $114,380 $18,212 $96,168
2018 $36,779 $128,584 $18,212 $110,372
2017 $36,665 $128,584 $18,212 $110,372
2016 $33,370 $106,230 $15,336 $90,894
2015 $36,655 $118,608 $15,336 $103,272
2014 $33,591 $118,608 $15,336 $103,272
2013 $27,758 $101,007 $15,336 $85,671
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09955256

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-103-083-0000

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