NOT LISTED FOR SALE

526 Ashland Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $964,000 - $1,198,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,264 Sq Ft
$327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2021

Last sale price $700,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,300/month

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Prairie Architecture
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of August 2021

This masterpiece home of Prairie School design is located in the heart of beautiful central River Forest. The famed River Forest Women's Club designed in 1913 by Frank Lloyd Wright's chief draftsman, William Drummond, is now an efficient and glorious home ready for today's living and entertaining! Meticulously restored in the early 2000's the home's original 1st level theater and stage provide spectacular dining, living and family space while ready at a moments notice for you to host your favorite gatherings and holidays. Three separate bedrooms are perfect private spaces and the 2nd level loft primary sleeping space with two modern primary baths offers configuration flexibility like no other home. Four total modern bathrooms! The lower level features the grand cook's kitchen, a workout room, and a huge recreation/play space with walkout access to the lush sunken entertaining patio and your own park-like 100ft wide backyard! This home is an awesome example of modern efficiency and energy conservation with newly updated geothermal HVAC combined with conventional AC and boiler support as well as solar heated home hot water. The home is in great condition throughout but for transaction purposes being sold in as-is condition. This is a designated Landmark of Illinois home with a great relationship with the landmark office. Contact the listing agent for Landmark status and easement details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Scheuring

Baird & Warner License #475135445 Listed on: 06/09/2021

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Jensen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475168006

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,962

Year Built

  • Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100x158
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Home Design

  • Prairie Architecture
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Storage Room
  • Dryer
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Water Heater

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,962

Year Built

Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2009

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Prairie
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2009
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2009

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Range Hood
  • Basement: Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork
  • LivingArea: 3264
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Apron
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Geothermal
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Solar Hot Water, Geothermal Heating/Cooling System

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100X158
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 30962.29
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 30, 2021
Sold by
Barisik Vladimir and Barisik Elizabeth A
Bought by
Castro Martin Raymond
Seller's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Brent Jensen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$680,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.94%
Current Estimated Value
$1,047,557

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$347,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.10%
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Outstanding Balance
$132,081
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$934,850

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2020
Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Alliant Credit Union
Bought by
Vladimir Barisik and Barisik Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Treudt
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.88%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2020
Closed on
Mar 10, 2020
Sold by
Coffey Paul
Bought by
Alliant Credit Union
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Treudt
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2005
Sold by
River Forest Womens Club
Bought by
Coffey Paul and Coffey Ellen Carr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1999
Sold by
Helenhouse Dennis
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association
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
Castro Martin Raymond $700,000 Prairie Title
Vladimir Barisik $560,000 Fidelity National Title
Alliant Credit Union -- Fidelity National Title
Coffey Paul -- --
Federal National Mortgage Association -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Castro Martin Raymond $144,000
Previous Owner Vladimir Barisik $504,000
Previous Owner Coffey Paul $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Sold $700,000 +2.9% $214 / Sq Ft
06/10/2021 06/10/21 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $680,000 +21.4% $208 / Sq Ft
04/22/2020 04/22/20 Sold $560,000 -6.7% $160 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2020 02/27/20 For Sale $600,000 -- $171 / 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 $21,540 $82,000 $20,506 $61,494
2023 $23,156 $82,000 $20,506 $61,494
2022 $23,156 $75,130 $17,746 $57,384
2021 $27,272 $87,694 $17,745 $69,949
2020 $25,705 $87,694 $17,745 $69,949
2019 $30,962 $103,167 $13,407 $89,760
2018 $29,310 $103,167 $13,407 $89,760
2017 $24,199 $86,013 $13,407 $72,606
2016 $25,815 $82,743 $13,407 $69,336
2015 $25,004 $81,743 $13,407 $68,336
2014 $18,941 $67,999 $13,407 $54,592
2013 $18,444 $67,999 $10,647 $57,352
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11115197

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-110-039-0000