NOT LISTED FOR SALE

527 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,500 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 6, 2023

Last sale price $787,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Steam Shower
  • Porch
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Keystone Park East

About This Home

As of July 2023

Perfect River Forest location. Don't miss this spectacular 2 flat that can be a single family, multi-generational home or a 2 flat. The architectural detail is breathtaking. The second floor is the owner's home and it is a sprawling 3500 square foot duplex up apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, living room, office and dining room. The first floor unit is over 2,000 square foot with an updated kitchen that overlooks a huge living room. Either unit is great for entertaining. The full basement has 2 more rooms and a bathroom and plenty of storage. 3 car garage with tons of shelves for storage makes his property a must see. Close to everything; train, shopping, schools, and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renate Martin

Baird & Warner License #475141997 Listed on: 03/30/2023

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Krause Schutte

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 10,019

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • 6 Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Lot Dimensions are 51 x 202

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Gross Income $2,845

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,248

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Bidet,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Central Air Conditioner,Fireplace-Gas,Garage/Space,Laundry Hook-Up,Hardwood Floors,Walk-In Closet
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Central Air Conditioner,Fireplace-Gas,Fireplace-Wood,Garage/Space,Laundry Hook-Up,Range Hood,Hardwood Floors,Skylights/Windows,Walk-In Closet

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 51 X 202
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Multi Family

  • GrossIncome: 2845
  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: Yes
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18247.58
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2023
Closed on
Jun 20, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Renate Martin
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Krause Schutte
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List Price
$810,000
Sold Price
$787,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-2.84%
Views
203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
0.0638%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
James Tragos
Fathom Realty IL LLC
Buyer's Agent
Renate Martin
Baird & Warner
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.80%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
0.035%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2016
Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joe Cibula
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tony Rice
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List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-4.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$533,850
Interest Rate
0.04%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
0.0425%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$787,000 Old Republic Title
$805,000 First American Title
-- None Available
$670,000 Prairie Title
-- Prairie Title
-- --
-- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $314,125
Closed $490,000
Closed $550,000
Closed $533,850
Closed $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Sold $787,000 -2.8% $143 / Sq Ft
05/04/2023 05/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2023 03/30/23 For Sale $810,000 +0.6% $147 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $805,000 -5.3% $146 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Price Changed $850,000 -2.9% $155 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $875,000 +30.6% $159 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Sold $670,000 -4.1% $122 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/27/2016 04/27/16 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 For Sale $699,000 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
03/15/2016 03/15/16 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 For Sale $699,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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 $20,637 $78,700 $13,065 $65,635
2024 $20,637 $78,700 $13,065 $65,635
2023 $17,843 $81,000 $13,065 $67,935
2022 $17,843 $58,676 $11,306 $47,370
2021 $18,248 $58,676 $11,306 $47,370
2020 $16,887 $58,676 $11,306 $47,370
2019 $19,735 $67,000 $10,301 $56,699
2018 $18,681 $67,000 $10,301 $56,699
2017 $18,631 $67,000 $10,301 $56,699
2016 $20,750 $67,000 $8,542 $58,458
2015 $25,251 $82,525 $8,542 $73,983
2014 $23,146 $82,525 $8,542 $73,983
2013 $22,717 $83,141 $8,542 $74,599
Source: Public Records

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Map

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MLS Number: 11748598

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