NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1535 Forest Ave Unit 401 River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest Area

Estimated Value: $514,000 - $733,780

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
1961 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2014

Last sale price $360,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,267 / mo

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Double Oven
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2014

Unique & dramatic, 4000 sq ft condo in prime River Forest location. Extra lge rms with custom finishes and tree top views. Large foyer with marble floors. Newer eat-in custom kitchen with high end appliances and beautiful finishes. Lg living rm, separate family rm and separate dining rm make this condo live like a house. Enormous mstr suite w/dressing rm and walk-in closet. Loads of storage. Too much to list.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony & Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005402 Listed on: 01/20/2014

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135543

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Badrinath

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475158203

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,366

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

HOA Fees

  • $835 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Intercom
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessibility Features
  • No Interior Steps

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, gas, parking, insurance, security, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 23 Units
  • Association Phone (708) 452-4242
  • Property managed by Cortland Properties
  • 5-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,366

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$835 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 4
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: None
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • LivingArea: 4000
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Association Fee: 835
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Management Company: Cortland Properties
  • Management Contact Name: unknown
  • Management Phone: 708-452-4242

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Security, 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

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11366
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 23

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$635,695

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2014
Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tony & Kathy Iwersen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Badrinath
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$483,500
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$123,500
-25.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$380,000 --
$380,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Sold $360,000 -21.5% $90 / Sq Ft
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Price Changed $458,500 -5.2% $115 / Sq Ft
01/20/2014 01/20/14 For Sale $483,500 -- $121 / Sq Ft
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 $12,706 $52,382 $2,206 $50,176
2024 $12,706 $52,382 $2,206 $50,176
2023 $12,737 $52,382 $2,206 $50,176
2022 $12,737 $45,600 $1,930 $43,670
2021 $12,109 $45,598 $1,929 $43,669
2020 $12,159 $45,598 $1,929 $43,669
2019 $9,259 $36,000 $1,746 $34,254
2018 $8,763 $36,000 $1,746 $34,254
2017 $8,763 $36,000 $1,746 $34,254
2016 $8,643 $26,867 $1,470 $25,397
2015 $8,491 $26,867 $1,470 $25,397
2014 $7,778 $26,867 $1,470 $25,397
2013 $11,182 $39,632 $1,470 $38,162
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathy Iwersen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Kathy Iwersen

    @ Properties

    (708) 848-0200

    19 Total Sales

    Kathy Iwersen
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  • Elizabeth Badrinath

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Elizabeth Badrinath

    @ Properties

    (773) 332-3166

    65 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Badrinath
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08519973

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-103-080-1013

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1535 Forest Ave Unit 401, River Forest, IL

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