NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1535 Forest Ave Unit 202 River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $336,000 - $363,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,996 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 27, 2023

Last sale price $296,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,975 / mo

178 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Marble Flooring
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of September 2023

BACK ON MARKET! Nobody's fault on last deal. Seller tried hard but could not find new housing. That is now arranged! Spacious unit in a super well maintained, very secure River Forest condo!! There is nothing small about this one. The kitchen, living, and dining rooms are all big, creating a wonderful amount of "spread-out" room, in the primary living areas. There is also a nice balcony to enjoy, with western exposure. Perfect spot to enjoy the evening air on a nice day. Three LARGE bedrooms! Master bedroom en suite is huge, with hardwood flooring and big closets. Plenty of room to operate in the modern kitchen, which features marble flooring, custom cabinetry, top of the line appliances, and an eating area. This is an Elevator Building, and so well built that there is no noise from outside! Two parking spaces are included, one covered (#25) and one in the lot (#29). Heat and water included in assessments. Building amenities include a storage room with large lockers, a very clean laundry room, and an exercise room that Planet Fitness would be proud of! Very convenient location! Close to grocery stores, North Ave restaurants and many other businesses! Public transportation options are available, with easy access to the CTA Green Line and Metra. River Forest schools are excellent and Award Winning! Great Location! Wonderful Building! Excellent Condo!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Ayling

Select a Fee RE System License #471002936 Listed on: 02/26/2023

Co-Listed By

Darrett Brown

Select a Fee RE System License #475143693

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia McGowan

Baird & Warner License #475133179

Baird & Warner

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,973

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.5

HOA Fees

  • $534 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,996 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 23 Units
  • Bill Samantas Association, Phone Number (708) 452-4242
  • Mid-Rise Community
  • Property managed by Cortland Properties
  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 25 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,973

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

HOA Fees

$534 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 2
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 1996
  • Room Type: Foyer, Tandem Room
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Marble

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 534
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Cortland Properties
  • Management Contact Name: Bill Samantas
  • Management Phone: 708-452-4242
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5972.78
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 23

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2023
Closed on
Sep 26, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
George Ayling
Select a Fee RE System
Buyer's Agent
Patricia McGowan
Baird & Warner
List Price
$307,000
Sold Price
$296,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-3.58%
Views
586
Current Estimated Value
$354,863

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,863
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2018
Closed on
Jan 29, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kevin Calkins
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Keating
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$291,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-8.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.37%
Original Mortgage
$282,270
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$296,000 None Listed On Document
$291,000 None Available
-- None Available
-- --
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $282,270
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/27/2023 09/27/23 Sold $296,000 -1.7% $148 / Sq Ft
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2023 08/05/23 Price Changed $301,000 -0.6% $151 / Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Price Changed $302,900 -0.7% $152 / Sq Ft
06/19/2023 06/19/23 Price Changed $305,000 -0.7% $153 / Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 Price Changed $307,000 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
06/06/2023 06/06/23 For Sale $307,000 +3.7% $154 / Sq Ft
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Off Market $296,000 -- --
03/28/2023 03/28/23 Price Changed $298,000 -0.6% $149 / Sq Ft
02/26/2023 02/26/23 For Sale $299,900 +3.1% $150 / Sq Ft
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Sold $291,000 -5.8% -- View Prior Sale
12/17/2018 12/17/18 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2018 10/12/18 Price Changed $309,000 -3.1% --
09/10/2018 09/10/18 For Sale $319,000 -- --
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 $6,207 $26,653 $1,122 $25,531
2024 $6,207 $26,653 $1,122 $25,531
2023 $6,167 $26,653 $1,122 $25,531
2022 $6,167 $23,203 $982 $22,221
2021 $5,973 $23,202 $982 $22,220
2020 $7,050 $23,202 $982 $22,220
2019 $5,686 $18,317 $888 $17,429
2018 $5,383 $18,317 $888 $17,429
2017 $5,364 $18,317 $888 $17,429
2016 $4,398 $13,670 $748 $12,922
2015 $2,899 $13,670 $748 $12,922
2014 $2,683 $13,670 $748 $12,922
2013 $3,602 $17,274 $748 $16,526
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11725983

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-103-080-1002

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