$489,900
SOLD JUL 30, 2019

525 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
7,144 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$378 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Central Air
  • 2-minute walk to Keystone Park East
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2019

This lovely, well cared for Victorian is found in highly desirable River Forest location... 1 block walk to Metra and Keystone Park, very short walk to parks, schools and shopping! Offering three bedrooms, 1.1 baths and classic Victorian details through out. All brand new;windows June 2019, AC June 2019, wood floors and carpeting, kitchen appliances, quartz counter tops, sink & fixtures, and washing machine. Water heater, sump pump and furnace are 2 years old and the new, tear-off roof is 18 months old. The entire house has been tastefully painted in neutral tones. The large , deep back yard offers great recreation and gardening space and is fully fenced. Gorgeous and convenient double block, all you need to do is move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cullerton

Compass License #475163053 Listed on: 06/21/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Keri Meacham

RE/MAX In The Village License #475166249

RE/MAX In The Village

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,255

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1904 | 2012

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Tandem Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,255

Year Built | Renovated

1904 | 2012

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Location: Loft
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 29X22, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Tandem Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Tandem Rm, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Shades
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 40X180
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15121080220000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 11390.52

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2019
Closed on
Jul 29, 2019
Sold by
Myers Ricky L and Dharmapuri Sadhana Kalpana
Bought by
Escobedo Miguel and Escobedo Norka
Seller's Agent
Keri Meacham
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Keri Meacham
RE/MAX In The Village
Sold Price
$2,800
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$657,802

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$655,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2018
Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Cappelli Jeffrey L and Cappelli Elizabeth A
Bought by
Myers Ricky L and Dharmapuri Sadhana Kalpana
Seller's Agent
Ramona Fox
Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC
Buyer's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$472,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%
Original Mortgage
$448,400
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1995
Sold by
Cappelli Jeffrey L and Capelli Jeffrey L
Bought by
Cappelli Jeffrey L and Cappelli Elizabeth A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $490,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $472,000 Prairie Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $448,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $151,726 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $168,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $76,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2020 06/13/20 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
06/13/2020 06/13/20 Price Changed $2,900 -9.4% $2 / Sq Ft
05/18/2020 05/18/20 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Off Market $3,200 -- --
05/02/2020 05/02/20 For Rent $3,200 +14.3% --
09/21/2019 09/21/19 Rented $2,800 -5.1% --
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Price Changed $2,950 -7.8% $2 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Price Changed $3,200 -11.1% $2 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Price Changed $3,600 -5.3% $3 / Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Sold $489,900 0.0% $378 / Sq Ft
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2019 06/21/19 For Sale $489,900 +3.8% $378 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Sold $472,000 -1.5% $363 / Sq Ft
01/25/2018 01/25/18 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2018 01/25/18 For Sale $479,000 -- $368 / 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 $12,255 $42,343 $9,308 $33,035
2023 $13,265 $46,000 $9,308 $36,692
2022 $13,265 $41,077 $8,055 $33,022
2021 $12,775 $41,077 $8,055 $33,022
2020 $12,482 $41,077 $8,055 $33,022
2019 $12,106 $38,997 $7,339 $31,658
2018 $10,451 $38,997 $7,339 $31,658
2017 $11,391 $42,273 $7,339 $34,934
2016 $8,791 $29,824 $6,086 $23,738
2015 $8,596 $29,824 $6,086 $23,738
2014 $7,890 $29,824 $6,086 $23,738
2013 $8,570 $33,004 $6,086 $26,918
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10417304

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-108-022-0000