NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1523 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $692,000 - $846,876

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,668 Sq Ft
$473/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 15, 2016

Last sale price $500,000 $300 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,657 / mo

177 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Georgian Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2016

Fabulous red brick Georgian; great location; huge Piece of land; 60' wide and 188' deep. Very short walk to school from this block. Quiet street is filled with young families; traffic can't turn on Park Ave from North Ave!generous light/room sizes contribute to comfortable easy flow. Spacious & welcoming living room with a handsome fireplace with easy starting gas logs. Inviting separate dining room Adjoins cozy first floor den with french windows & view of yard. Beautifully landscaped yard with wonderful perennials, flowers, trees and shrubs. Exceptionally light and bright home with enviable lush green views from every window. The lower level includes high ceilings, wood paneled rec room w/ wood burning fireplace. Laundry room is freshly painted, with a cedar closet, and ample space for storage. Brand new Bryant furnace/Aprilaire humidifier has been ordered for installation! New gutters & leafguards. In ground Sprinkler System just serviced is ready for spring...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471014865 Listed on: 07/27/2015

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Saul Ruiz

Eden Properties Real Estate Group License #475141683

Eden Properties Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1941

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Breakfast Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1941

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Georgian
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1941
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1941

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 30X12, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Deck, Foyer, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 24X15, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 23X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 5X5, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 6X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1668
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.25

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete, Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 188
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Wooded
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15011040260000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10461.5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Ruiz Alma and Burns Michael
Bought by
Ruiz Alma and Ruiz Michael
Current Estimated Value
$789,719

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,440
Outstanding Balance
$318,991
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,728

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Mar 3, 2016
Sold by
Murray Sheila
Bought by
Ruiz Alma and Burns Michael
Seller's Agent
Michael O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Saul Ruiz
Eden Properties Real Estate Group
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-16.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2012
Sold by
Murray Meredith B and Murray Sheila C
Bought by
Murray Sheila and Murray Meredith B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2012
Sold by
Murray Meredith B and Murray Sheila C
Bought by
Murray Sheila and Murray Meredith B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1995
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Murray Meredith B and Murray Sheila C
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
Ruiz Alma -- Accommodation
Ruiz Alma $500,000 Prairie Title
Murray Sheila -- None Available
Murray Sheila -- None Available
Murray Meredith B $300,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruiz Alma $352,440
Closed Ruiz Alma $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Sold $500,000 -10.6% $300 / Sq Ft
01/20/2016 01/20/16 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2015 10/17/15 Price Changed $559,000 -3.5% $335 / Sq Ft
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Price Changed $579,000 -3.3% $347 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 For Sale $599,000 -- $359 / 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 $16,613 $64,001 $16,562 $47,439
2024 $16,613 $64,001 $16,562 $47,439
2023 $16,065 $64,001 $16,562 $47,439
2022 $16,065 $53,172 $14,390 $38,782
2021 $15,500 $53,170 $14,389 $38,781
2020 $15,214 $53,170 $14,389 $38,781
2019 $14,471 $50,045 $13,032 $37,013
2018 $14,707 $50,045 $13,032 $37,013
2017 $14,655 $50,045 $13,032 $37,013
2016 $12,589 $39,133 $10,860 $28,273
2015 $10,946 $39,133 $10,860 $28,273
2014 $10,462 $40,542 $10,860 $29,682
2013 $11,534 $45,387 $10,860 $34,527
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08994010

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-104-026-0000

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