NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,183,905 - $1,357,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,941 Sq Ft
$328/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 21, 2022

Last sale price $1,150,000 $292 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,691/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of July 2022

FABULOUS CUSTOM RENOVATION ON A BEAUTIFUL, TREE LINED CUL-DE-SAC BLOCK, JUST STEPS TO WASHINGTON PARK! THIS DELIGHTFUL HOME ALSO SITS ON AN EXTRA WIDE, 70' LOT. STEP INSIDE AND FEEL RIGHT AT HOME WITH AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND WINDOWS GALORE ALLOWING YOU TO ENJOY SUN FILLED ROOMS AND VIEWS OF THE YARD FROM EVERY ROOM. THE GOURMET KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THIS HOME AND A COOKS DELIGHT WITH MILES OF QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, HIGH END APPLIANCES, BIG PANTRY AND A HUGE EATING ISLAND. THE KITCHEN IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO THE DINING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM, MAKING ENTERTAINING A BREEZE. LETS NOT FORGET THE ALL IMPORTANT MUDROOM WITH GRAB-AND-GO STORAGE! CUTE 1/2 BATH IS IN THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN. DON'T FORGET TO ENJOY THE COZY LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND STREETSCAPE VIEWS. THIS ROOM IS BIG ENOUGH FOR YOUR GRAND PIANO TOO! UPSTAIRS YOU WILL FIND 4 GENEROUS BEDROOMS, ALL WITH EXCELLENT CLOSET SPACE, AND AN OVERSIZED HALL BATH. TRAVEL DOWN THE WIDE HALL TO THE SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE. THIS SPACE IS A TRUE RETREAT, FEATURING 2 WALK IN CLOSETS AND A SPA LIKE BATH WITH SOAKING TUB, DOUBLE SINKS AND AN EXTRA LARGE SHOWER. THE SIDE BY SIDE LAUNDRY IS ALSO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THIS FLOOR. THE LOWER LEVEL IS FULLY CARPETED WITH A 5TH BEDROOM AND FULL BATHROOM LEAVING TONS OF ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR AN OFFICE, PLAY AREA OR WORKOUT SPACE. OUTSIDE, ENJOY THE NEW PATIO WITH PERGOLA. THIS SPACE ALSO FEATURES A BUILT IN BREEO FIRE PIT! RELAX OR COOK YOUR FAVORITE MEALS. SMART HOME PANEL ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY WIRED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE!!! 2 BLOCKS TO THE METRA AND AN EASY WALK TO THE BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Hadelman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475157240 Listed on: 06/01/2022

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657

Last Buyer's Agent

Karla Oberholtzer

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475133801

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,663

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 9,374 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 130
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,941 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Stamped Concrete Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,663

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

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
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3941
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet, Bedroom 5, Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3941
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3941
  • Bathroom: Full

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio, Fire Pit
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Fiber Cement

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Island,Pantry-Walk-in

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.2152
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 130
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14662.94
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
236 Forest Llc
Bought by
Lee David P and Lee Hyunah Kim
Seller's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carol Ann Edwards-Nasser
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$927,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,000
-7.21%
Current Estimated Value
$1,281,992

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$354,992
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$741,600
Outstanding Balance
$636,294
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$654,932

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2017
Sold by
York Jennifer
Bought by
236 Forest Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$656,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Lee David P $927,000 Chicago Title
236 Forest Llc $360,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee David P $741,600
Previous Owner 236 Forest Llc $656,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2022 07/21/22 Sold $1,150,000 +5.0% $292 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $1,095,000 +18.1% $278 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Sold $927,000 -6.3% $752 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/27/2018 11/27/18 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2018 11/07/18 Price Changed $989,000 -0.6% $803 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Price Changed $995,000 -0.4% $808 / Sq Ft
09/13/2018 09/13/18 For Sale $999,000 -- $811 / 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
2025 $23,925 $87,393 $10,079 $77,314
2024 $23,925 $87,393 $10,079 $77,314
2023 $11,906 $101,000 $10,079 $90,921
2022 $11,906 $47,792 $8,673 $39,119
2021 $11,929 $41,687 $8,672 $33,015
2020 $14,663 $48,254 $8,672 $39,582
2019 $12,178 $39,228 $7,969 $31,259
2018 $13,105 $44,591 $7,969 $36,622
2017 $10,155 $38,052 $7,969 $30,083
2016 $9,372 $29,132 $6,563 $22,569
2015 $7,785 $29,132 $6,563 $22,569
2014 $6,627 $29,132 $6,563 $22,569
2013 $8,926 $31,634 $6,563 $25,071
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11420951

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-307-008-0000