NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1535 Forest Ave Unit 505 River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $295,000 - $330,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$396/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 06, 2019

Last sale price $166,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,619/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Balcony
  • Storage

About This Home

As of September 2019

Schedule a private tour today! Captivating Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo in Very Desirable River Forest with a Modern Ideal Floor Plan and has it all. Large Bedrooms. Master en suite with ample closets and private bath. Large Living room, Big kitchen with New Appliances. ELEVATOR Building. Private and Delightful Higher Floor Balcony this sits right off the Formal Dining Room. Covered Parking space included. (**Heat, Water, Parking included in assessments) Areas of Interest include Oak Park Country Club, Universities and Colleges such as Dominican, Concordia, Triton College, and Award-winning River Forest schools! Easy access to the city & airport, CTA green line & Metra train. Very Nice Common Yard & Patio, Convenient Event/Party Room & Storage, Great Location for Public Transportation, Abundance of Shopping & Restaurants around the corner on North Ave. ** Move-in ready at closing with some recent updates, including windows and Kitchen Appliances. Short Notice Scheduling Available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mario Zelaya

eXp Realty License #475166070 Listed on: 07/05/2019

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Cliggett

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,165

Year Built

  • 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.5

HOA Fees

  • $396 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Storage
  • Laundry on main level
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Home Security

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • East or West Exposure

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,165

Year Built

1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$396 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access: Yes
  • Disability Access Details: Main Level Entry, No Interior Steps, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair Adaptable
  • Unit Floor Level: 5
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Estimated Year Built: 1965
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1965

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, Storage
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1300
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: E (East)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Assigned Spaces
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Pet Information: No Pets
  • Common Area Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator, Storage, Party Room, Security Door Locks
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 396
  • Management Contact Name: William Samatas
  • Management Phone: 708-452-4242

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Cortland Properties, Inc

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: CONDO
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15011030801022

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 23
  • Number Stories: 5

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4531.91

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2024
Sold by
Ruiz Alfonso and Carini Connie
Bought by
Carini Connie and Carini Raquel Lenora
Current Estimated Value
$314,314

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 4, 2019
Sold by
Ree Michelle L
Bought by
Ruiz Alfosso and Carini Connie
Seller's Agent
Mario Zelaya
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Julie Cliggett
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$166,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-12.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.80%
Original Mortgage
$124,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2016
Closed on
May 10, 2016
Sold by
Grewal Jeewanjot
Bought by
Reed Michelle L
Seller's Agent
Paul Cagnina
Your Home Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Jones
Baird & Warner
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2014
Sold by
Grewal Mandeep
Bought by
Grewal Jeewan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2012
Closed on
Jul 18, 2013
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Grewal Mandeep
Seller's Agent
Gabe Caporale
Caporale Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Paul Cagnina
Your Home Realty LLC
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$125,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,400
-26.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2001
Sold by
Lasalle Bank National Assn
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #107137

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1999
Sold by
Birkos Russell and Artemenko Fred L
Bought by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago and Trust #12531406

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1993
Sold by
Tomek Laura L
Bought by
Birkos John S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carini Connie -- None Listed On Document
Ruiz Alfosso -- Liberty Title & Escrow Co
Reed Michelle L $145,000 Prairie Title
Grewal Jeewan -- None Available
Grewal Mandeep $125,500 None Available
Chicago Title Land Trust Company $162,000 --
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago $134,000 --
Birkos John S $93,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruiz Alfosso $124,500
Previous Owner Reed Michelle L $137,750
Previous Owner Birkos John S $112,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Sold $166,000 -7.7% $128 / Sq Ft
07/29/2019 07/29/19 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Price Changed $179,900 -4.8% $138 / Sq Ft
07/05/2019 07/05/19 For Sale $189,000 +30.3% $145 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $145,000 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
04/28/2016 04/28/16 Off Market $145,000 -- --
03/12/2016 03/12/16 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2016 01/28/16 For Sale $149,900 +19.4% $115 / Sq Ft
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Sold $125,500 -10.3% $97 / Sq Ft
06/11/2013 06/11/13 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Price Changed $139,900 -6.7% $108 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 Price Changed $149,900 -6.3% $115 / Sq Ft
02/07/2013 02/07/13 Price Changed $159,900 -5.9% $123 / Sq Ft
11/07/2012 11/07/12 For Sale $169,900 -- $131 / 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 $6,165 $22,519 $948 $21,571
2023 $6,330 $22,519 $948 $21,571
2022 $6,330 $19,604 $830 $18,774
2021 $6,096 $19,603 $829 $18,774
2020 $5,957 $19,603 $829 $18,774
2019 $4,804 $15,476 $750 $14,726
2018 $4,548 $15,476 $750 $14,726
2017 $4,532 $15,476 $750 $14,726
2016 $3,716 $11,550 $632 $10,918
2015 $3,650 $11,550 $632 $10,918
2014 $3,343 $11,550 $632 $10,918
2013 $3,376 $14,593 $632 $13,961
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10440589

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-103-080-1022