$495,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2023

37 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,525 Sq Ft
$195/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • End Unit
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 3-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HS DISTRICT! WALK TO THE METRA, GREEN LINE & RESTAURANTS/SHOPPING ON MADISON FROM THIS 3 BED + 3.5 BATH OVER 2,500 SQFT THREE YEAR OLD CONSTRUCTION ALL BRICK TOWNHOUSE OFFERED IN THE RIVER FOREST COLLECTION! FLAT MODERN ITALIAN CABINETRY/STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES/QUARTZ ISLAND KITCHEN OPENS TO SEPARATE LIVING AND DINING AREA W/ ACCESS TO LARGE DECK IDEAL FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING; LUXE PRIMARY SUITE W/ MASSIVE WALK-IN-CLOSET AND DOUBLE SINK QUARTZ VANITY FULL BATH W/ OVERSIZED SHOWER; LARGE SECOND BEDROOM W/ WALK-IN-CLOSET AND EN-SUITE FULL BATH; FULL SIZE SIDE-BY-SIDE W/D ON THE BEDROOM LEVEL; MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM ALSO W/ FULL BATH CAN BE USED AS AN OFFICE/FAMILY ROOM AS WELL; 2-CAR ATTACHED HEATED GARAGE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mario Greco

Compass License #475105845 Listed on: 09/11/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

John Dasdelen

Compass License #475124366

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Sexson

Baird & Warner License #475172557

Baird & Warner

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,554

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

HOA Fees

  • $195 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,525 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Sustainable

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • End Unit

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 29 Units
  • Bill Planek Association, Phone Number (708) 622-9246
  • Property managed by MASTERCARE MGMT

Amenities

  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,554

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$195 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories,Townhouse-TriLevel
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: T3-Townhouse 3+ Stories,Townhouse-TriLevel
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Age: 1-5 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2525
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Deck, Walk In Closet
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 500000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Indv Controls
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 195
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Developer Controls
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: MASTERCARE MGMT
  • Management Contact Name: BILL PLANEK
  • Management Phone: 708-622-9246
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 848
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14554.17
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2023
Closed on
Sep 27, 2023
Sold by
7820 Madison Llc
Bought by
Harper Geoffrey and Harper Andrea
Seller's Agent
Mario Greco
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Becky Sexson
Baird & Warner
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1%
Views
75

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.26%
Original Mortgage
$470,250
Outstanding Balance
$461,398
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$127,388
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $495,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $470,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,000,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2025 09/22/25 For Sale $549,900 +11.1% $268 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Sold $495,000 -1.0% $196 / Sq Ft
09/13/2023 09/13/23 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2023 09/11/23 For Sale $500,000 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Rented -- -- --
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Under Contract -- -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Rent $3,750 +4.2% --
08/15/2020 08/15/20 Rented $3,599 0.0% --
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/14/2020 07/14/20 For Rent $3,599 -- --
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 $14,235 $52,000 $912 $51,088
2023 $15,084 $52,000 $912 $51,088
2022 $15,084 $50,130 $784 $49,346
2021 $14,554 $50,130 $784 $49,346
2020 $14,290 $50,130 $784 $49,346
2019 $3,472 $11,183 $720 $10,463
2018 $1,749 $5,951 $720 $5,231
2017 $211 $720 $720 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Behan

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brian Behan

    @ Properties

    (312) 480-1244

    85 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Brian Behan
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  • Mario Greco

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mario Greco

    Compass

    (773) 255-6562

    9 in this area

    1,074 Total Sales

    Mario Greco
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  • John Dasdelen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    John Dasdelen

    Compass

    (312) 208-0004

    8 in this area

    180 Total Sales

    John Dasdelen
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  • Becky Sexson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Becky Sexson

    Baird Warner

    (847) 772-0864

    2 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Becky Sexson
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  • Jainish Joseph

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jainish Joseph

    Compass

    (773) 716-6116

    26 Total Sales

    Jainish Joseph
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11882203

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-313-057-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

37 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL

This home is located at 37 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 and is currently priced at $495,000, approximately $196 per square foot. This property was built in 2020. 37 Forest Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and Oak Park and River Forest High School.

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