NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $256,000 - $316,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,082 Sq Ft
$256/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2023

Last sale price $246,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,876/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Living Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Updated brick townhouse, no assessments! Fantastic north River Forest location. Features living/dining combo with hardwood floors. The eat in kitchen boasts Shaker style cabinets with granite counters, subway tile backsplash and stainless appliances. Two generous second floor bedrooms, master with his and hers closets. Spacious lower level paneled and carpeted family room along with large laundry/utility room. Newer windows throughout. One parking space included. Close to everything: shops, restaurants, schools, transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ralph VomBrack

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471006563 Listed on: 04/10/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tabitha Murphy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475132363

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,992

Year Built

  • Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 17 x 55

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,082 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

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
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • 6 Units
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,992

Year Built

Built in 1956 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Rehab Year: 2013
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2013

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage, Some Carpeting, Dining Combo, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 1082
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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: 17 X 55
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3992.11
  • Tax Year: 2021

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2012
Sold by
Olson Jeffrey C and Olson Colleen
Bought by
Olson Jeffrey C and Olson Colleen N
Current Estimated Value
$276,742

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1997
Sold by
Murphy Joanne and Murphy Catherine E
Bought by
Olson Jeffrey C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,233
Interest Rate
7.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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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
Olson Jeffrey C -- None Available
Olson Jeffrey C $100,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Olson Jeffrey C $99,233
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/11/2023 05/11/23 Sold $246,000 +0.4% $227 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2023 04/10/23 For Sale $245,000 -- $226 / 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 $5,115 $22,000 $1,144 $20,856
2023 $4,116 $22,000 $1,144 $20,856
2022 $4,116 $16,168 $1,001 $15,167
2021 $3,992 $16,167 $1,000 $15,167
2020 $3,970 $16,167 $1,000 $15,167
2019 $3,358 $14,247 $905 $13,342
2018 $3,177 $14,247 $905 $13,342
2017 $3,184 $14,247 $905 $13,342
2016 $2,920 $11,573 $762 $10,811
2015 $2,828 $11,573 $762 $10,811
2014 $2,607 $11,573 $762 $10,811
2013 $3,802 $16,105 $1,763 $14,342
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11755230

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-102-081-0000