NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $890,000 - $1,147,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,478 Sq Ft
$410/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2014

Last sale price $635,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,446/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • 2-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of December 2014

Impeccable French Provincial on a ext lge park like lot. Gracious entryway leads to bright & spacious living rm. Lge windows overlook the stone patio, garden and heavily wooded yard. Parquet floors and plaster cove moldings enhance the first flr. Fireplaces in living rm,family rm & LL. Formal dining rm and cozy kitchen with room to expand. Beautiful LL rec room. Meticulously maintained home. Walk to train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony & Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471005402 Listed on: 10/20/2014

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Co-Listed By

Kathy Iwersen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135543

Last Buyer's Agent

Eli Schultz

Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate License #471004581

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,783

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58 x 209
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,478 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • French Provincial

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,783

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: French Provincial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • LivingArea: 2478
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

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: 0.2783
  • Lot Dimensions: 58 X 209
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15783
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2014
Closed on
Dec 19, 2014
Sold by
Rollheiser Michael A and Rollheiser Sandra K
Bought by
Schiavone Paul and Schiavone Catherine
Seller's Agent
Tony & Kathy Iwersen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eli Schultz
Ideal Location Oak Park Real Estate
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-7.84%
Current Estimated Value
$1,085,002

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$450,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Outstanding Balance
$66,564
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$950,105

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1997
Sold by
Smith Roger C and Smith Dorothy M
Bought by
Rollheiser Michael A and Rollheiser Sandra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
7.94%
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
Schiavone Paul $635,000 Prairie Title
Rollheiser Michael A $355,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schiavone Paul $90,000
Open Schiavone Paul $417,000
Previous Owner Rollheiser Michael A $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $635,000 -7.8% $256 / Sq Ft
11/07/2014 11/07/14 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2014 10/20/14 For Sale $689,000 -- $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
2025 $21,267 $81,000 $14,546 $66,454
2024 $21,267 $81,000 $14,546 $66,454
2023 $22,171 $81,000 $14,546 $66,454
2022 $22,171 $72,076 $12,728 $59,348
2021 $21,379 $72,076 $12,728 $59,348
2020 $20,959 $72,076 $12,728 $59,348
2019 $19,266 $65,490 $11,515 $53,975
2018 $18,237 $65,490 $11,515 $53,975
2017 $18,189 $65,490 $11,515 $53,975
2016 $17,860 $58,017 $9,697 $48,320
2015 $17,506 $58,017 $9,697 $48,320
2014 $16,795 $58,017 $9,697 $48,320
2013 $15,782 $60,442 $9,697 $50,745
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08756773

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-208-036-0000