NOT LISTED FOR SALE

230 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $697,000 - $846,456

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,325 Sq Ft
$578/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2024

Last sale price $799,000 $603 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,826/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • Terrace

About This Home

As of May 2024

Casual elegance with 'summer home vibes' on sought after cul de sac adjacent to beautiful Washington Commons park. A rare, totally updated, move in ready home, with charm and luxury throughout. Extra wide, welcoming front porch features space for dining/lounge area and a perfect swing for two. Soaring ceiling height defines the space as you enter the foyer. Open concept, brand new, custom kitchen with quartz counters, designer tile, stainless steel appliances, island seating, and open breakfast room complete with pantry. Dramatic formal living room with plenty of space to entertain and enjoy views of Forest Ave through massive front windows. Primary bedroom on first floor with walk in closet, new en suite bathroom with walk in shower and high style. Second bedroom, 2nd beautifully appointed, brand new, full bathroom plus den/family room that opens to back deck and yard make this a perfectly planned, sun drenched first floor living space lined by tremendously large, brand new, custom windows that are exactly on point with classic lines of the home's architectural style. Second floor features 3rd bedroom with views of the yard and walk in closet. Finished basement has mud room/office area, all new windows, Huge rec room space, plus another play area. Too many updates to list including plumbing, electrical, custom flooring, high end lighting, and designer finishes. Walk to Metra, parks, award winning schools, and more. A rare, completely move in ready home, in prime location, and perfection in every room!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cullerton

Compass License #475163053 Listed on: 04/06/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Zak Knebel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131969

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,259

Year Renovated

  • 2024

Lot Details

  • 6,665

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,259

Year Renovated

2024

Lot Details

6,665 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2024

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Great Room, Play Room, Foyer, Deck, Utility Room-Lower Level, Mud Room, Terrace
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 6650
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9258.69
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2024
Closed on
May 11, 2024
Sold by
Saleh Philip E
Bought by
Hurley Thomas H and Hurley Leah B
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Zak Knebel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$799,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.11%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$766,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$32,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.34%
Original Mortgage
$679,150
Outstanding Balance
$668,779
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$97,585

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2023
Sold by
May Joseph A and May Joanne P
Bought by
230 Forest 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
8.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hurley Thomas H $799,000 Old Republic Title
230 Forest Avenue Llc $465,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hurley Thomas H $679,150
Previous Owner 230 Forest Avenue Llc $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2024 05/14/24 Sold $799,000 -0.1% $603 / Sq Ft
04/15/2024 04/15/24 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2024 04/06/24 For Sale $799,900 -- $604 / 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 $10,685 $42,117 $7,149 $34,968
2024 $10,685 $42,117 $7,149 $34,968
2023 $9,259 $45,000 $7,149 $37,851
2022 $9,259 $34,829 $6,151 $28,678
2021 $5,383 $34,828 $6,151 $28,677
2020 $10,583 $34,828 $6,151 $28,677
2019 $5,533 $37,294 $5,652 $31,642
2018 $5,248 $37,294 $5,652 $31,642
2017 $5,137 $37,294 $5,652 $31,642
2016 $6,653 $26,223 $4,655 $21,568
2015 $6,866 $26,223 $4,655 $21,568
2014 $6,316 $26,223 $4,655 $21,568
2013 $6,346 $33,271 $4,655 $28,616
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12008274

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-307-009-0000

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