Seller's Agent in 2022
Brian Behan
@ Properties
(312) 480-1244
81 in this area
156 Total Sales
243 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated Value: $846,000 - $1,076,000
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,332
Sq Ft
$407/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Mud Room
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 1-minute walk to Washington Commons Park
About This Home
As of June 2022Incredibly well maintained and charming Cape Cod on a coveted cul-de-sac street that is walkable to the best of RF. Main level boasts formal Living Room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal Dining Room and an open concept kitchen family room combo that spans the entire rear of the home and mud room to boot. Kitchen features a full Thermador appliance package, natural stone counters, farmhouse style sink, custom cabinets topped with crown, fully vented hood, wine/beverage fridge and built in speakers. A cozy gas log fireplace warms up movie nights in the Family Room. Second level boast an en-suite Primary Bedroom w/ walk in closet and a spacious bath with separate shower stall and porcelain soaking tub. Two more generous sized bedrooms share a hallway bath and round out this level. Finished and dry basement offers multiple options; a workout area, rec room, private home office space w/ dry bar and half bath, laundry and utility. Recent improvements include a full perimeter drain tile w/ sump pump and a modified overhead sewer which will prevent a much dreaded back flow catastrophe. Brand new 2 car Hardie sided garage with electric car charger and new concrete pad. Buried electric service, zero overhead wires! Half a block walk to the playground, little league and youth soccer fields at Washington Commons Park. A short walk to RF Metra Depot, RF Paddle Courts, Keystone Park, Lincoln Elementary and more!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475175921 Listed on: 04/05/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,830
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 7,710 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 134x58
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,332 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2018
Closed on
May 29, 2018
Sold by
Smith Dana E and Thomas Smith A
Bought by
Mcbrearty Elizabeth and Oswalt Michael
Seller's Agent
Thomas Carraher
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Marshek
Compass
List Price
$789,900
Sold Price
$789,900
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,088
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.44%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Outstanding Balance
$538,554
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$409,696
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Bonaccorsi Thomas A and Bonaccorsi Catherine E
Bought by
Smith A Thomas and Smith Dana E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2000
Sold by
Taubman Eric D and Taubman Karen Hahn
Bought by
Bonaccorsi Thomas A and Bonaccorsi Catherine E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,500
Interest Rate
7.77%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcbrearty Elizabeth | $790,000 | Citywide Title Corporation | |
| Smith A Thomas | $800,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Bonaccorsi Thomas A | $375,500 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Mcbrearty Elizabeth | $630,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith A Thomas | $640,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bonaccorsi Thomas A | $250,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2022 06/03/22 | Sold | $928,000 | +3.1% | $398 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/12/2022 04/12/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/05/2022 04/05/22 | For Sale | $900,000 | +13.9% | $386 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/30/2018 05/30/18 | Sold | $789,900 | 0.0% | $339 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/26/2018 03/26/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/21/2018 03/21/18 | For Sale | $789,900 | -- | $339 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,441 | $64,775 | $8,293 | $56,482 |
| 2024 | $18,441 | $64,775 | $8,293 | $56,482 |
| 2023 | $17,495 | $78,400 | $8,293 | $70,107 |
| 2022 | $17,495 | $59,999 | $7,136 | $52,863 |
| 2021 | $14,339 | $49,437 | $7,135 | $42,302 |
| 2020 | $15,830 | $55,198 | $7,135 | $48,063 |
| 2019 | $14,298 | $49,488 | $6,556 | $42,932 |
| 2018 | $13,534 | $49,488 | $6,556 | $42,932 |
| 2017 | $13,503 | $49,488 | $6,556 | $42,932 |
| 2016 | $11,481 | $38,187 | $5,399 | $32,788 |
| 2015 | $12,227 | $41,312 | $5,399 | $35,913 |
| 2014 | $11,216 | $41,312 | $5,399 | $35,913 |
| 2013 | $13,119 | $49,124 | $5,399 | $43,725 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Brian Behan
-
Jennie Ku
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jennie Ku
United Real Estate - Chicago
(630) 362-8130
1 in this area
49 Total Sales
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2018
Thomas Carraher
Compass
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Pamela Marshek
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Pamela Marshek
Compass
(312) 804-4408
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11351124
APN: 15-12-302-054-0000
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