NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,077,435 - $1,177,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,422 Sq Ft
$464/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 22, 2014

Last sale price $885,000 $365 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,966/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • 4-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of January 2014

Stately brick Georgian in ideal location! This spacious home offers quality and stunning details throughout. Some special features include an appealing open floor plan with gorgeous state of the art kitchen, sunshine flooded family room with French doors to patio and yard, gracious living room with fireplace, spa like master suite with new bath, newer hall bath, great finished basement rec room, newer windows...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Watts

Compass License #475131293 Listed on: 10/28/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirstin Gloor

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475144911

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,091

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bar Fridge
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Partially Finished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,091

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X15, On Level: Main Level
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar
  • Equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X12, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 25X13, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Pantry-Walk-in
  • Additional Rooms: Exercise Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room Heated
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Office, Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 26X20, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 13X6, On Level: Main Level
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio
  • Exposure: N (North), S (South), E (East), W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.259

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

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: 60 X 188
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123070020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14787.96

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2013
Closed on
Jan 20, 2014
Sold by
Merhar David R and Merhar Julie A
Bought by
Butkus Joshua and Butkus Kasey Krull
Seller's Agent
Deborah Watts
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kirstin Gloor
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.56%
Current Estimated Value
$1,123,859

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.06%
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Outstanding Balance
$534,091
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$589,768

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 1995
Sold by
Lundgren Richard M and Lundgren Patricia A
Bought by
Merhar David R and Merhar Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,250
Interest Rate
8.8%
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
Butkus Joshua $885,000 Prairie Title Services
Merhar David R $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Butkus Joshua $708,000
Previous Owner Merhar David R $299,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/22/2014 01/22/14 Sold $885,000 -1.6% $365 / Sq Ft
11/01/2013 11/01/13 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2013 10/28/13 For Sale $899,000 -- $371 / 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 $24,091 $88,000 $12,126 $75,874
2023 $21,448 $88,000 $12,126 $75,874
2022 $21,448 $66,418 $10,434 $55,984
2021 $20,655 $66,418 $10,434 $55,984
2020 $20,182 $66,418 $10,434 $55,984
2019 $18,007 $58,004 $9,588 $48,416
2018 $17,046 $58,004 $9,588 $48,416
2017 $16,985 $58,004 $9,588 $48,416
2016 $16,791 $52,195 $7,896 $44,299
2015 $16,495 $52,195 $7,896 $44,299
2014 $14,366 $52,195 $7,896 $44,299
2013 $13,889 $51,855 $7,896 $43,959
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08476327

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-307-002-0000