NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $730,000 - $1,204,000

6 Beds
4 Baths
3,874 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2019

Last sale price $585,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,296/month

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Washington Square Park

About This Home

As of March 2019

This beautiful and spaciously renovated single family home offers 3800+ sq/ft of easy living starting with 1st floor's open concept featuring gourmet chef's kitchen w/professional Thermador cooktop/grill/skillet combo, granite counter-tops, ss appliances, and island. Din/Liv room combo features elegant trey ceilings, hardwood floors leading to stunning barn doors that open up to family room. 1st flr bed rm/office with freshly updated full bth w/jacuzzi tub. 2nd flr has 4 spacious bdrms and a tranquil western facing sun room overlooking a huge backyard. 2nd flr features Master's suite w/ full bth, separate shower and large Jacuzzi tub, large walk in closet. 3rd flr has full size great rm w/separate guest bdrm and a workout rm. Bsmt is finished with entertainment rm, ldry rm, full bth, bdrm/storage. Walking distance to Community Center/Pre K, Lincoln Elementary, Roosevelt Middle School, restaurants, shops, Metra and Blue Line Trains

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Garvey

eXp Realty License #475161430 Listed on: 06/20/2018

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tabitha Murphy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475132363

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,106

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

10,106 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1952
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 15
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X24, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Grill-Indoor, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Oven/Built-in, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 6
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 6X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 9X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Porcelain Tile, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Island, Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Exercise Room, Office, Sun/Florida Room Heated, Great Room, Recreation Room, Storage, 6th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X19, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Exercise Rm, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Office, Dimensions: 9X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 22X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 26X28, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 15X20, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 6X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Additional Room 8 Name: 6th Bdrm, Dimensions: 9X8, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3874
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • 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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15123130380000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 16890

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2018
Closed on
Feb 18, 2019
Sold by
Catrambone Mark and Catrambone Laura J
Bought by
Muhr Brian and Muhr Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Christopher Garvey
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,006,986

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$421,986
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$283,216
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$723,770

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2013
Closed on
Mar 27, 2013
Sold by
Arauz Guillermo and Arauz Alma
Bought by
Catrambone Laura J and Catrambone Mark
Seller's Agent
Gary Weglarz
Applebrook Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Laura Catrambone-Gerace
Coldwell Banker Stratford Place
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
5.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.04%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1998
Sold by
Cavenagh Timothy J
Bought by
Arauz Guillermo and Arauz Alma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,900
Interest Rate
7.24%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1995
Sold by
Sheahan Michael F
Bought by
Cavenagh Timothy J
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
Muhr Brian $585,000 Greater Illinois Title
Catrambone Laura J $550,000 None Available
Arauz Guillermo $152,500 --
Cavenagh Timothy J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Muhr Brian $325,000
Previous Owner Catrambone Laura J $417,000
Previous Owner Arauz Guillermo $147,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $585,000 -1.7% $151 / Sq Ft
11/04/2018 11/04/18 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2018 06/20/18 For Sale $595,000 +8.2% $154 / Sq Ft
03/28/2013 03/28/13 Sold $550,000 -5.0% $142 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/18/2013 02/18/13 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2013 02/02/13 Price Changed $579,000 +11.6% $149 / Sq Ft
01/25/2013 01/25/13 For Sale $519,000 -- $134 / 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 $22,996 $84,000 $10,846 $73,154
2024 $22,996 $84,000 $10,846 $73,154
2023 $18,891 $84,000 $10,846 $73,154
2022 $18,891 $58,500 $9,332 $49,168
2021 $18,193 $58,500 $9,332 $49,168
2020 $17,776 $58,500 $9,332 $49,168
2019 $19,910 $67,564 $8,575 $58,989
2018 $18,846 $67,564 $8,575 $58,989
2017 $19,674 $70,559 $8,575 $61,984
2016 $16,890 $55,000 $7,062 $47,938
2015 $16,553 $55,000 $7,062 $47,938
2014 $15,178 $55,000 $7,062 $47,938
2013 $14,247 $55,000 $7,062 $47,938
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09991808

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-313-038-0000

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