$245,000
SOLD JAN 6, 2026

1535 Forest Ave Unit 305 River Forest, IL 60305

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$604/ mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

15% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of January 2026

Spacious and full of potential! This large 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers an inviting layout that lives like a ranch home. Enjoy a generous living and dining room with sliding glass doors leading to a private balcony-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of counter space and cabinetry for everyday convenience. The primary bedroom features a large walk-in closet and private full bath, while the second bedroom is also nicely sized with another full bath just steps away. Additional highlights include elevator access, first-floor laundry and storage rooms, an exercise room, and a garage space. Conveniently located near restaurants, grocery stores, and public transportation. This well-loved home is very livable but offers an excellent opportunity to bring your own updates and ideas. Estate sale-being conveyed as-is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ralph Binetti

RE/MAX Suburban License #471004724 Listed on: 10/16/2025

RE/MAX Suburban

Co-Listed By

Santino Binetti

RE/MAX Suburban License #475214712

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Gillian Cramer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475172711

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

HOA Fees

  • $604 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 23 Units
  • Mike Dwyer Association, Phone Number (708) 452-4242
  • Property managed by Westward 360
  • 5-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 30 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,261

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$604 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Assigned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 604
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Westward 360
  • Management Contact Name: Mike Dwyer
  • Management Phone: 708-452-4242

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, 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: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4261
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 23

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2025
Closed on
Jan 6, 2026
Sold by
John Connell Declaration Of Trust and Connell William
Bought by
Hogan Laura
Seller's Agent
Ralph Binetti
RE/MAX Suburban
Buyer's Agent
Anna Gillian Cramer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-15.49%
Views
143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$214,609
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2017
Sold by
Connell John
Bought by
Connell John and John Connell Declaration Of Tr
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $245,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/06/2026 01/06/26 Sold $245,000 -2.0% --
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 Price Changed $249,900 -10.7% --
10/29/2025 10/29/25 Price Changed $279,900 -3.4% --
10/16/2025 10/16/25 For Sale $289,900 -- --
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 $4,261 $21,533 $907 $20,626
2024 $4,261 $21,533 $907 $20,626
2023 $4,065 $21,533 $907 $20,626
2022 $4,065 $18,744 $793 $17,951
2021 $3,965 $18,744 $793 $17,951
2020 $3,999 $18,744 $793 $17,951
2019 $2,677 $14,797 $717 $14,080
2018 $2,531 $14,797 $717 $14,080
2017 $2,554 $14,797 $717 $14,080
2016 $2,176 $11,044 $604 $10,440
2015 $2,069 $11,044 $604 $10,440
2014 $1,922 $11,044 $604 $10,440
2013 $2,666 $13,956 $604 $13,352
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12495283

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-103-080-1011

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