NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1535 Forest Ave Unit 404 River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $388,823

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$535/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 23, 2025

Last sale price $395,000 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,857/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Elevator
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Breakfast Room
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of January 2025

Once in a great while a True Find becomes available on the real estate market--this is it ! Rarely Available-tree top views from this 4th Floor Unit. 2 Bed (plus a den that easily converts to a 3rd bedroom) 2 full bath with a spacious open floor plan. Flooded with natural light, this unit lives like a ranch home. No expense was spared by this owner with quality craftsmanship and design. Impressive Primary suite offers a renovated bath with custom millwork, crema marfil marble tile, walk-in seated shower, spacious walk-in cedar closet and dressing area. 2nd bath was renovated as well. Bright open kitchen features granite counter, stainless steel appliances and perfect breakfast nook. Custom doors throughout, beautiful light fixtures and an amazing amount of closets!!! Hardwood flooring and highest quality wool taupe carpeting from Yonan carpets. Expansive outdoor balcony (approx 15x5) located off the dining room. Newer furnace. This unit offers a GARAGE parking space PLUS an additional outside space that is steps away from the entrance. Large & bright laundry room, exercise room & large storage unit on the first floor. One of the finest units at 1535 Forest- do not miss this. Property being conveyed AS-IS. Estate Sale

Last Listed By

Colleen Navigato

Compass License #475134714 Listed on: 11/03/2024

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,994

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.5

HOA Fees

  • $535 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, gas, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 23 Units
  • Colleen M Navigato Association, Phone Number (708) 989-0989
  • Property managed by Westward Management
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator

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

$1,994

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$535 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 4
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • 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
  • LivingArea: 1700
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Breakfast Room, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 395000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 535
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s)
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Westward Management
  • Management Contact Name: colleen m navigato
  • Management Phone: 708-989-0989
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1994
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 23

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2024
Closed on
Jan 22, 2025
Sold by
Patricia A Harty Trust and Harty Robert T
Bought by
Bowers Susan
Seller's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Moroney
Compass
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Total Days on Market
56
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$388,823

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,177
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2006
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Patricia A Harty Trust

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bowers Susan $395,000 None Listed On Document
Bowers Susan $395,000 None Listed On Document
Patricia A Harty Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Sold $395,000 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
12/16/2024 12/16/24 Off Market $395,000 -- --
11/03/2024 11/03/24 For Sale $395,000 -- $232 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $1,994 $26,345 $1,109 $25,236
2023 $1,994 $26,345 $1,109 $25,236
2022 $1,994 $22,934 $971 $21,963
2021 $1,870 $22,933 $970 $21,963
2020 $1,702 $22,933 $970 $21,963
2019 $1,922 $18,105 $878 $17,227
2018 $1,823 $18,105 $878 $17,227
2017 $1,785 $18,105 $878 $17,227
2016 $2,761 $13,512 $739 $12,773
2015 $2,849 $13,512 $739 $12,773
2014 $2,637 $13,512 $739 $12,773
2013 $3,736 $17,747 $739 $17,008
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colleen Navigato

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Colleen Navigato

    Compass

    (708) 989-0989

    26 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Colleen Navigato
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Elizabeth Moroney

    Compass

    (708) 514-4481

    3 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Moroney
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12200951

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-103-080-1016

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

1535 Forest Ave Unit 404, River Forest, IL

Homes for Sale in River Forest, IL

This home is located at 1535 Forest Ave Unit 404, River Forest, IL 60305 since 03 November 2024 and is currently priced at $388,823, approximately $228 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 1535 Forest Ave Unit 404 is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Willard Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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