NOT LISTED FOR SALE

243 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $628,000 - $840,714

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 Sq Ft
$666/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 24, 2015

Last sale price $345,000 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,426/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Home Office
  • Fenced Yard
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • 5-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of June 2015

This charming bungalow is a wonderful alternative to condo living. The inviting front porch welcomes you into this 2+1 bedroom home. Nicely functioning kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry. LR, DR, 2 bedrooms, and full bath complete the 1st floor. Basement offers 3rd bedroom, family room, office space, laundry and storage. Walk to train, school and park. Nice deck and patio and a large fenced yard!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Halperin

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475106485 Listed on: 04/20/2015

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Sharon Halperin

Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC License #471005278

Last Buyer's Agent

Bernadette LaRocco

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475102512

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1914

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Home Office
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1914

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1914
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1914

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Attic: Full, Pull Down Stair
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 11X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 25X08, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 09X09, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 22X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Acreage: 0.1716

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 42 X 178
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123080010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8319

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Plywacz Christopher and Plywacz Dionna
Bought by
Christopher Plywacz Revocable Trust and Dionna Plywacz Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$727,429

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Muriello Michael J and Muriello Brittany A
Bought by
Plywacz Christopher and Plywacz Donna
Seller's Agent
Daniel Halperin
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bernadette LaRocco
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.20%
Original Mortgage
$315,933
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2011
Sold by
Olaska Timothy J
Bought by
Muriello Michael J and Muriello Brittany A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,500
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2005
Sold by
Jancewicz Marilyn L
Bought by
Olaska Mathew A and Olaska Elizabeth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$642,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2001
Sold by
Jancewicz Marilyn
Bought by
Jancewicz Marilyn L and The Marilyn L Jancewicz Living Trust
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
Christopher Plywacz Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Plywacz Christopher $345,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Muriello Michael J $310,000 Prairie Title Inc
Olaska Mathew A $459,000 Prairie Title
Jancewicz Marilyn L -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Plywacz Christopher $315,933
Previous Owner Muriello Michael J $232,500
Previous Owner Olaska Mathew A $642,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Sold $345,000 -1.4% $316 / Sq Ft
04/24/2015 04/24/15 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2015 04/20/15 For Sale $349,900 -- $320 / 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 $19,693 $69,686 $8,037 $61,649
2024 $19,693 $69,686 $8,037 $61,649
2023 $15,913 $75,252 $8,037 $67,215
2022 $15,913 $52,699 $6,915 $45,784
2021 $15,353 $52,699 $6,915 $45,784
2020 $9,294 $33,687 $6,915 $26,772
2019 $8,041 $29,330 $6,354 $22,976
2018 $8,239 $31,470 $6,354 $25,116
2017 $8,227 $31,470 $6,354 $25,116
2016 $8,533 $29,021 $5,233 $23,788
2015 $8,343 $29,021 $5,233 $23,788
2014 $7,658 $29,021 $5,233 $23,788
2013 $8,319 $32,114 $5,233 $26,881
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08896912

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-308-001-0000

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