NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 River Oaks Dr River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $507,000 - $816,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,841 Sq Ft
$384/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2022

Last sale price $680,000 $369 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,198/month

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2022

THIS CUSTOM MARTIN BRAUN 1950'S BRICK RANCH HAS BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED AND IS THE ULTIMATE IN CONTEMPORARY SOPHISTICATION. THE STYLE CHOICES ARE PERFECTION WITH A REAL ATTENTION TO DETAIL. INTERIOR FINISHES ARE TASTEFUL AND CURRENT. THE KITCHEN IS A SHOW STOPPER- STYLISH & LARGE WITH 2 OVERSIZED WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE BACK YARD. OH, AND WAIT TIL YOU EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOOR SPACE. THERE IS A NATURAL BLUESTONE PATIO SURROUNDED BY AN AMAZING, LUSH BACKYARD WITH BERMS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING..ALL BACKING TO FOREST PRESERVE. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU'RE IN YOUR VACATION HOME AND YET ITS JUST 10 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO. RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW HVAC SYSTEM AND MOSTLY NEW WINDOWS. THIS HOME IS AN EASY 5-MINUTE WALK TO METRA. GREAT HOME TO EITHER START OUT IN OR END UP IN--A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO CONDO OR TOWNHOUSE LIVING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane McClelland

RE/MAX In The Village License #475127734 Listed on: 06/13/2022

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony & Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005402

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 87 x 125

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,841 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,406

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2014
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2014

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1841
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Fan-Whole House
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2511
  • Lot Dimensions: 87 X 125
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14406
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2024
Sold by
Stirling Jerold and Stirling Susan A
Bought by
Stirling Living Trust and Stirling
Current Estimated Value
$750,302

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2016
Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Milnes Daniel S and Metropulos Mar
Bought by
Drake Anne and Schwartz John
Seller's Agent
Jane McClelland
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Elissa Palermo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.82%
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Amount Keyed Is An Aggregate Amount

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2012
Sold by
Hall Martin
Bought by
Milnes Daniel S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1996
Sold by
Hall Hall G Russell G Russell
Bought by
Hall Richard W
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
Stirling Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Drake Anne $545,000 Chicago Title
Milnes Daniel S $315,000 None Available
Hall Richard W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Drake Anne $436,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/15/2022 06/15/22 Sold $680,000 +0.7% $369 / Sq Ft
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Sale $675,000 +23.9% $367 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2016 08/08/16 Sold $545,000 -2.5% $296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2016 06/16/16 For Sale $559,000 -- $304 / 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 $15,065 $53,571 $13,124 $40,447
2023 $13,438 $61,000 $13,124 $47,876
2022 $13,438 $47,771 $11,484 $36,287
2021 $13,820 $47,769 $11,483 $36,286
2020 $14,406 $50,512 $11,483 $39,029
2019 $14,322 $49,566 $10,390 $39,176
2018 $13,557 $49,566 $10,390 $39,176
2017 $13,526 $49,566 $10,390 $39,176
2016 $11,048 $36,841 $8,749 $28,092
2015 $11,643 $36,841 $8,749 $28,092
2014 $10,665 $36,841 $8,749 $28,092
2013 $11,389 $40,366 $8,749 $31,617
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11377572

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-207-040-0000