NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Ashland Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $971,000 - $1,102,000

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,696 Sq Ft
$381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2015

Last sale price $647,500 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,210/month

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of December 2015

Classic American 4 Square style honors its history inviting a return to a time for neighborhood gatherings on the welcoming front porch entry. Open spaces in a roomy home with many recent amenities for contemporary living including a well-appointed kitchen, baths and master suite, family/great room with warm wood, built ins and fireplace, fully finished exercise area and rec room, professionally landscaped yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Hogan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471014375 Listed on: 06/08/2015

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Last Buyer's Agent

April Moon

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139031

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,830

Year Built

  • 1920

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Gym
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,830

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.2
  • Style Of House: American 4-Sq.
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1920
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 22X20, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 19X19, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2696
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 25X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.1798

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 175
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123090170000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14117.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2015
Closed on
Nov 18, 2015
Sold by
Mcandrews Tera L
Bought by
Murphy Joshua J and Murphy Alexis E
Seller's Agent
Jamie Hogan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
April Moon
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$647,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,500
-10.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,027,346

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379,846
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.19%
Original Mortgage
$647,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2008
Sold by
Mcandrews John J and Mcandrews Tera L
Bought by
Mcandrews Tera L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 1994
Sold by
Griffin John M and Griffin Jennifer S
Bought by
Mcandrews John M and Mcandrews Tera L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
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
Murphy Joshua J $647,500 Prairie Title
Mcandrews Tera L -- First American Title
Mcandrews John M $232,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy Joshua J $97,946
Open Murphy Joshua J $640,000
Closed Murphy Joshua J $647,500
Previous Owner Mcandrews Tera L $360,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews Tera L $340,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews John M $250,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews John M $300,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews John M $368,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews John M $343,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews John M $90,000
Previous Owner Mcandrews John M $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/21/2015 12/21/15 Sold $647,500 -2.6% $240 / Sq Ft
10/18/2015 10/18/15 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2015 09/24/15 Price Changed $664,900 -5.0% $247 / Sq Ft
07/14/2015 07/14/15 Price Changed $699,999 -3.4% $260 / Sq Ft
06/08/2015 06/08/15 For Sale $725,000 -- $269 / 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 $20,830 $79,405 $8,419 $70,986
2023 $18,359 $84,000 $8,419 $75,581
2022 $18,359 $60,275 $7,245 $53,030
2021 $17,709 $60,274 $7,244 $53,030
2020 $17,373 $60,274 $7,244 $53,030
2019 $16,243 $55,751 $6,657 $49,094
2018 $15,375 $55,751 $6,657 $49,094
2017 $15,337 $55,751 $6,657 $49,094
2016 $13,614 $44,817 $5,482 $39,335
2015 $14,251 $47,718 $5,482 $42,236
2014 $13,070 $47,718 $5,482 $42,236
2013 $14,117 $52,662 $5,482 $47,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08946892

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-309-017-0000