NOT LISTED FOR SALE

326 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $625,668 - $706,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,669 Sq Ft
$390/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2016

Last sale price $461,000 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,689/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of June 2016

OPEN LAYOUT FOR ENTERTAINING! This meticulously maintained split level is bigger than it looks & is just 2 blocks to the Metra Train. The large kitchen with an island opens to a masterful first floor family room addition with lots of light, built-in bookcases & window boxes. Guests can easily wander to the living room with working wood burning fireplace & a built-in bookcase. Full bath accommodates two kids rooms on the second floor & another bedroom could be built in the basement if necessary. The private master suite feels like a chalet, or you could paint the high quality wood. Your cosmetic updates will build big equity in this location. Central air. Extra parking on the driveway. Enjoy the deck of your private cute yard, or head 2 blocks to Washington Commons tot lot or Keystone Park with tennis, basketball & Park District classes. Walk to the fun restaurants on Madison in Forest Park, or downtown Oak Park & River Forest for shopping galore! Check out the floor plan Virtual Tour!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roz Byrne

Roz Real Estate License #475122378 Listed on: 04/10/2016

Co-Listed By

Carla Taylor

Baird & Warner License #475169464

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,450

Year Built

  • 1943

Lot Details

  • 6,970

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $500 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,450

Year Built

1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1943
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1943

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X17, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 06X05, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 15X08, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 24X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Acreage: 0.1617

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Side Drive
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 54 X 132
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123010250000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7362.96

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2016
Closed on
Jun 9, 2016
Sold by
Schlichting Marvin R
Bought by
Claud James and Claud Amy
Seller's Agent
Roz Byrne
Roz Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$461,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-7.62%
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$650,417

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$189,417
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.64%
Original Mortgage
$368,800
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2005
Sold by
Schlichting Marvin R and Schlichting Jane E
Bought by
Marvin R Schlichting Declaration Of Livi
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
Claud James $461,000 Prairie Title
Marvin R Schlichting Declaration Of Livi -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Claud Amy $100,000
Open Claud James $347,100
Closed Claud James $368,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $461,000 -7.6% $276 / Sq Ft
05/07/2016 05/07/16 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2016 04/10/16 For Sale $499,000 -- $299 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $12,450 $48,764 $7,573 $41,191
2023 $12,450 $52,145 $7,573 $44,572
2022 $12,450 $41,978 $6,517 $35,461
2021 $12,018 $41,976 $6,516 $35,460
2020 $11,813 $41,976 $6,516 $35,460
2019 $11,035 $38,977 $5,988 $32,989
2018 $11,389 $42,188 $5,988 $36,200
2017 $12,354 $42,188 $5,988 $36,200
2016 $9,599 $29,838 $4,931 $24,907
2015 $8,009 $29,838 $4,931 $24,907
2014 $7,363 $29,838 $4,931 $24,907
2013 $8,485 $34,578 $4,931 $29,647
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09190604

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-301-025-0000