Seller's Agent in 2025
Maria Cullerton
Compass
(312) 501-2033
57 in this area
139 Total Sales
227 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated Value: $869,000 - $944,325
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,203
Sq Ft
$283/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Washington Square Park
About This Home
As of January 2025Completely renovated top to bottom, Craftsman style home with over 3200 sq feet of beautifully finished space! First floor offers generous foyer, open concept living and dining rooms, 4th bedroom, updated full bathroom, Light, bright, totally renovated, eat- in kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counters, and high end appliances. Kitchen opens to large first floor family room featuring French doors to deck and extra-large backyard. 2nd floor with glamorous primary bedroom, vaulted ceiling, luxurious en suite bathroom, and walk in closet, plus 2nd and 3rd bedrooms private office, another beautifully renovated bathroom, and 2nd floor laundry. Finished basement has yet another updated bathroom, plus perfectly placed mudroom. Excellent finishes, quality craftsmanship from established local River Forest builder with more than 2 decades of high customer satisfaction, prime location, walk to award winning Lincoln School, Metra, parks and more, nothing to do but move in! 1 year home warranty included
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,889
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 37x178
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Off Alley Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,203 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Dry Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Lincoln 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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 7, 2024
Closed on
Jan 1, 2025
Sold by
227 Park Avenue Llc
Bought by
Geoffrey Robert Waring And Kira Lynn Hooks Li and Hooks
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Smego
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$899,999
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
1.11%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.33%
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Outstanding Balance
$720,730
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$185,602
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
227 Park Avenue Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 13, 1999
Sold by
Levitt Steven and Ewing Levitt Jeannette
Bought by
Lasalle National Bank and Trust #122605
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 1997
Sold by
Didehban Abdol Rasool and Didehban Soroor
Bought by
Levitt Steven and Levitt Ewing Jeannette
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
7.94%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Robert Waring And Kira Lynn Hooks Li | $910,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| 227 Park Avenue Llc | $450,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Lasalle National Bank | $320,000 | Prairie Title | |
| Levitt Steven | $265,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Geoffrey Robert Waring And Kira Lynn Hooks Li | $728,000 | |
| Previous Owner | 227 Park Avenue Llc | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Levitt Steven | $212,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 01/03/25 | Sold | $910,000 | +1.1% | $284 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2024 12/13/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/07/2024 12/07/24 | For Sale | $899,999 | -- | $281 / Sq Ft |
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 | $18,889 | $65,683 | $7,080 | $58,603 |
| 2024 | $18,889 | $65,683 | $7,080 | $58,603 |
| 2023 | $18,249 | $69,000 | $7,080 | $61,920 |
| 2022 | $18,249 | $56,513 | $6,092 | $50,421 |
| 2021 | $17,575 | $56,512 | $6,092 | $50,420 |
| 2020 | $17,172 | $56,512 | $6,092 | $50,420 |
| 2019 | $16,157 | $52,046 | $5,598 | $46,448 |
| 2018 | $15,296 | $52,046 | $5,598 | $46,448 |
| 2017 | $15,241 | $52,046 | $5,598 | $46,448 |
| 2016 | $10,853 | $38,018 | $4,610 | $33,408 |
| 2015 | $12,015 | $38,018 | $4,610 | $33,408 |
| 2014 | $9,731 | $38,018 | $4,610 | $33,408 |
| 2013 | $11,883 | $46,624 | $4,610 | $42,014 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Cullerton
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Peggy Smego
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Peggy Smego
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
(630) 561-2379
2 in this area
112 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12222774
APN: 15-12-308-006-0000
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