NOT LISTED FOR SALE

25 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $752,000 - $864,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,858 Sq Ft
$277/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2022

Last sale price $615,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,601/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of April 2022

Enjoy the River Forest life on a super quiet, tight-knit, fun-loving block within steps of great restaurants, shops and easy city access! This original Sears Home is deceivingly large with a 2-story addition and a total of 4 bedrooms, with 3 on the 2nd floor. The 1st floor features a sunny enclosed porch, with gas fireplace, large living room, an updated kitchen, open to dining room and a bright office/den, perfect for working from home! The bedroom on the 1st floor with full bath is perfect for guests! The 2nd floor will surprise you with a huge family room and office space, along with a tandem room. Basement is partially finished with a bonus room, laundry and TONS of storage. The huge back yard has a large deck with gazebo, fire pit and 2-car garage. This home has a total of over 2,800 sq. ft. above grade, zoned AC, newer windows and is also situated on a large 45 x 165 lot with an extra deep parkway creating a huge street setback. Walk to parks, schools, Metra and CTA Blue Line trains as well as the shops and restaurants of Downtown Forest Park. Long list of improvements and fun neighborhood info sheet available.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717 Listed on: 03/24/2022

Co-Listed By

David Gullo

Gullo & Associates License #471004288

Last Buyer's Agent

John Weideman

Piche Partners License #475175375

Piche Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1912 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

  • 7,427 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 165

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,858 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,142

Year Built

Built in 1912 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

7,427 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1912
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2000
  • Rebuilt Year: 2000
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2000

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 2858
  • Room Type: Office, Deck, Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Office, Enclosed Porch Heated, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Granite Counters

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1705
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 X 165
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18142.45
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2022
Closed on
Apr 27, 2022
Sold by
Thorpe Mark and Thorpe Sandra
Bought by
Rothbard Robin and Ziebarth Alan
Seller's Agent
Laura Maychruk
Laura Maychruk Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Weideman
Piche Partners
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.6%
Current Estimated Value
$791,433

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$176,433
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2001
Sold by
Schiffer Stefan and Schiffer Susanne
Bought by
Thorpe Mark and Thorpe Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 1997
Sold by
Arias Belisario and Arias Noris
Bought by
Schiffer Stefan and Schiffer Susanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1996
Sold by
Arias Noris
Bought by
Arias Belisario and Arias Noris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.07%
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
Rothbard Robin $615,000 Stewart Title Company
Thorpe Mark $369,000 --
Schiffer Stefan $120,000 --
Arias Belisario -- 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thorpe Mark $275,000
Previous Owner Schiffer Stefan $100,000
Previous Owner Arias Belisario $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $615,000 -1.6% $215 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2022 03/24/22 For Sale $625,000 -- $219 / 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 $17,794 $65,000 $7,982 $57,018
2024 $17,794 $65,000 $7,982 $57,018
2023 $19,177 $65,000 $7,982 $57,018
2022 $19,177 $62,807 $6,868 $55,939
2021 $18,497 $62,807 $6,868 $55,939
2020 $18,142 $62,807 $6,868 $55,939
2019 $16,965 $58,079 $6,311 $51,768
2018 $16,059 $58,079 $6,311 $51,768
2017 $16,019 $58,079 $6,311 $51,768
2016 $14,869 $48,717 $5,197 $43,520
2015 $14,567 $48,717 $5,197 $43,520
2014 $13,359 $48,717 $5,197 $43,520
2013 $15,870 $60,419 $5,197 $55,222
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11352509

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-320-007-0000

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