NOT LISTED FOR SALE

513 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $682,904 - $802,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2014

Last sale price $540,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,268/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of June 2014

Modern Luxury in a Classic, Restored Farmhouse. 1st Floor Open Layout with High Ceilings & Gorgeous Woodwork. Master Retreat with Stunning Bath & Walk-In Closet. Eat-In Kitchen Features Granite & Stainless Steel Appliances. Front Porch & Back Deck. Both Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining. "Loft-Style" Basement. Ideal Location!!! 2 Blocks from Metra Station & Award-Winning Lincoln Elementary. Across from Keystone Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Tinder

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471016625 Listed on: 03/20/2014

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Lucido

Lucid Realty, Inc. License #471004524

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,054

Year Built

  • 1884

Lot Details

  • 6,795

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Steel Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,054

Year Built

1884

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Farmhouse
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1884
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1884

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: Humidifier
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 27X13, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2050
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

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: 38 X 178
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15121080620000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11971.70

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2014
Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Wilkes Scott B and Wilkes Elisa W
Bought by
Galban Maria V Silveira
Seller's Agent
Craig Tinder
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gary Lucido
Lucid Realty, Inc.
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.4%
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$748,226

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,226
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2013
Closed on
Jul 22, 2013
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Wilkes Scott B and Wilkes Elisa W
Seller's Agent
Laura Catrambone-Gerace
Coldwell Banker Stratford Place
Buyer's Agent
Craig Tinder
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-0.89%

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
$436,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2005
Sold by
Zitzer Dennis and Zitzer Maritza
Bought by
Lasalle Bank and Trust #106861-03

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2004
Sold by
Fields Stanley and Fields Tracey
Bought by
Zitzer Dennis and Zitzer Maritza

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2002
Sold by
Billups Curtis and Billups Nora
Bought by
Fields Stanley and Fields Tracey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1999
Sold by
Brown Jolly Ralph and Brown Madeline Mary
Bought by
Brown Jolly R and Brown Madeline M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Galban Maria V Silveira $540,000 Ct
Wilkes Scott B $545,000 None Available
Lasalle Bank -- --
Zitzer Dennis $515,000 Prairie Title
Fields Stanley $335,000 --
Brown Jolly R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Silveira Galban Maria V $315,000
Previous Owner Galban Maria V Silveira $417,000
Previous Owner Wilkes Scott B $436,000
Previous Owner Chicago Land Trust Company $231,500
Previous Owner Zitzer Dennis $220,000
Previous Owner Fields Stanley $315,000
Previous Owner Fields Stanley $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Sold $540,000 -3.4% $263 / Sq Ft
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2014 03/20/14 For Sale $559,000 +2.6% $273 / Sq Ft
08/01/2013 08/01/13 Sold $545,000 -2.7% $276 / Sq Ft
05/05/2013 05/05/13 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2013 04/12/13 Price Changed $559,900 +1.8% $283 / Sq Ft
04/08/2013 04/08/13 For Sale $549,900 -- $278 / 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 $13,054 $51,000 $8,843 $42,157
2023 $14,254 $51,000 $8,843 $42,157
2022 $14,254 $47,562 $7,652 $39,910
2021 $13,756 $47,562 $7,652 $39,910
2020 $13,510 $47,562 $7,652 $39,910
2019 $13,945 $48,351 $6,972 $41,379
2018 $13,200 $48,351 $6,972 $41,379
2017 $13,170 $48,351 $6,972 $41,379
2016 $12,428 $41,130 $5,781 $35,349
2015 $15,934 $50,419 $5,781 $44,638
2014 $14,595 $50,419 $5,781 $44,638
2013 $12,985 $46,021 $5,781 $40,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08563641

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-108-062-0000