NOT LISTED FOR SALE

334 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $719,000 - $786,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,113 Sq Ft
$362/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2020

Last sale price $560,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,548/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Heated Floors
  • Double Oven
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Loft
  • 5-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of July 2020

Here is your Home Sweet Home! Like an open concept living space? Done. Want a first floor family room? Done. Wishing for a master suite? Done. Would you love to walk to parks, playgrounds, and the train? Done, done, and done! This tri-level home offers all of this and so much more. Renovated in 2005, the home features hardwood floors thruout and lots of natural light. On the main living level, enjoy a wood burning fireplace in the living room, a fantastic kitchen with a massive island, dual oven, 5-burner stovetop, granite counters and stainless steel appliances, spacious dining area, desk area in the first floor family room, half bath, and mudroom. Upstairs are two nice sized bedrooms (one with a fun double loft area!), and an incredible master suite with heated floors in the bathroom, walk-in closet, seating area, and a giant roof deck! Outside, the front walk, driveway, and large patio are all brick pavers, plus there's lots of nice perennials to brighten your day. Walk to the River Forest Metra, Keystone and Washington Commons Parks, elementary school, and the shops and businesses on Lake Street. There is no better place to call home this summer that 334 Forest Avenue! Before viewing this home in person, take an in-depth look at this home by going to You Tube and searching 334 Forest Avenue. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bethanny Alexander

Baird & Warner License #475138745 Listed on: 04/24/2020

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Gancer

Compass License #475182925

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1942

Lot Details

  • 7,057

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Loft
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Tri-Level
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Estimated Year Built: 1942
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1942

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X09, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Loft, Dimensions: 12X06, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 3rd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2113
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio

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
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 54X132
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123010230000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12104.30

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
Jul 29, 2020
Sold by
Hill Jeffrey A
Bought by
Watters Zachary John and Hutchinson Whitney Newton
Seller's Agent
Bethanny Alexander
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Laura Gancer
Compass
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4.67%
Current Estimated Value
$819,167

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$259,167
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.88%
Original Mortgage
$448,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2004
Sold by
Hill Jeffrey A and Hill Deborah F
Bought by
Hill Jeffrey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2003
Sold by
Stein Jeanne R
Bought by
Hill Jeffrey A and Hill Deborah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2003
Sold by
Cole Taylor Bank
Bought by
Stein Jeanne R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,500
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Watters Zachary John $560,000 First American Title
Hill Jeffrey A -- Prairie Title
Hill Jeffrey A $392,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Stein Jeanne R -- Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Watters Zachary John $448,000
Previous Owner Hill Jeffrey A $333,700
Previous Owner Stein Jeanne R $221,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $560,000 +4.7% $265 / Sq Ft
05/06/2020 05/06/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $535,000 -- $253 / 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
2025 $15,687 $54,756 $7,573 $47,183
2024 $15,687 $54,756 $7,573 $47,183
2023 $13,138 $60,618 $7,573 $53,045
2022 $13,138 $44,107 $6,517 $37,590
2021 $12,681 $44,106 $6,516 $37,590
2020 $14,022 $46,145 $6,516 $39,629
2019 $12,789 $47,371 $5,988 $41,383
2018 $12,912 $47,371 $5,988 $41,383
2017 $12,883 $47,371 $5,988 $41,383
2016 $11,335 $37,732 $4,931 $32,801
2015 $11,095 $37,732 $4,931 $32,801
2014 $10,179 $37,732 $4,931 $32,801
2013 $10,108 $38,455 $4,931 $33,524
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10691251

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-301-023-0000