Seller's Agent in 2022
Brian Behan
@ Properties
(312) 480-1244
70 in this area
139 Total Sales
243 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated Value: $874,000 - $1,128,000
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,332
Sq Ft
$438/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
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 5, 2022
Closed on
Jun 2, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Behan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennie Ku
United Real Estate - Chicago
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$928,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
3.11%
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
$92,654
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$640,835
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$379,819
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2018
Closed on
May 29, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Thomas Carraher
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Marshek
Compass
List Price
$789,900
Sold Price
$789,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $928,000 | Proper Title | ||
| $790,000 | Citywide Title Corporation | ||
| $800,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | ||
| $375,500 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $680,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $630,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $640,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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
48 Total Sales
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2018
Thomas Carraher
Compass
-
Pamela Marshek
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Pamela Marshek
Compass
(312) 804-4408
43 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11351124
APN: 15-12-302-054-0000
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