NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $846,000 - $1,197,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,220 Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 7, 2015

Last sale price $935,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,846 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of May 2015

Magnificent 3 story Victorian on highly desired River Forest block! Bright and open floor plan with great flow of grand sized rooms, gracious foyer with spectacular staircase, plaster molding, inlaid floors, art glass windows. Professionally designed kitchen w/ custom cherry cabinets & granite. Sunlit 1st floor family rm. Perfect for entertaining & family living. Short walk to train, parks & schools. Too much to list

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Watts

Compass License #475131293 Listed on: 02/06/2015

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Maienza

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475142831

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1897

Lot Details

  • 0.29

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1897

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1897
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1897

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 11X9, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Office, Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.2913

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: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 68 X 188
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123060090000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16559

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2016
Sold by
Ippolito Vito
Bought by
Ippolito Vito S and Vito S Ippolito Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,044,123

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2015
Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Mitchell Mary Ellen
Bought by
Ippolito Vito
Seller's Agent
Deborah Watts
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Susan Maienza
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$935,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.00%
Original Mortgage
$701,250
Outstanding Balance
$521,428
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$522,695

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Mitchell Mary Ellen
Bought by
Mitchell Mary Elln and Mary Ellen Mitchell Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Tolan Patrick
Bought by
Mitchell Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1998
Sold by
Tolan Patrick H and Mitchell Mary Ellen
Bought by
Tolan Patrick H and Mitchell Mary Ellen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1993
Sold by
Starkey James A
Bought by
Tolan Patrick H and Mitchell Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
6.96%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ippolito Vito S -- Attorney
Ippolito Vito $935,000 Cti
Mitchell Mary Elln -- --
Mitchell Mary Ellen -- Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Tolan Patrick H -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Tolan Patrick H $216,666 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ippolito Vito $701,250
Previous Owner Mitchell Mary Ellen $475,000
Previous Owner Tolan Patrick H $292,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2015 05/07/15 Sold $935,000 -6.0% $290 / Sq Ft
02/21/2015 02/21/15 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2015 02/06/15 For Sale $995,000 -- $309 / 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 $14,350 $71,990 $13,642 $58,348
2024 $14,350 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2023 $16,893 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2022 $16,893 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2021 $16,297 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2020 $15,993 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2019 $16,237 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2018 $15,370 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2017 $15,332 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2016 $17,126 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2015 $16,785 $55,734 $8,883 $46,851
2014 $16,179 $58,459 $8,883 $49,576
2013 -- $61,317 $8,883 $52,434
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deborah Watts

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Deborah Watts

    Compass

    (708) 705-8704

    3 in this area

    11 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Susan Maienza

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08832611

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-306-009-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

236 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL

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