NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Edgewood Place River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,040,000 - $1,124,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,283 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2023

Last sale price $935,000 $285 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,607/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Recreation Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2023

Originally a carriage house; expanded and completely renovated in 2004. This charming beauty with an exceptionally deep setback is located on one of River Forest's most architecturally significant and tranquil streets. Three floors of above grade living space, totaling 3,838 finished sq ft. 4 beds/2.2 baths, second floor laundry, plus a finished lower level rec room w/ half bath, massive unfinished storage space and an attached 2 car garage. The main level boasts rustic wide plank Cyprus floors and has an open plan that flows around a center stack staircase. Gourmet kitchen features marble and quartz counters, a beautiful wooden hutch imported from Czech Republic, custom cabinetry and stainless appliances as well as a walk in pantry. The family room has a stone faced wood burning fireplace and French doors that walk out to a Bluestone patio. The dining room area features a full bulter's pantry including wet bar, wine fridge, marble topped custom cabinetry offering plenty of storage for stemware and fine china. A living room conversation area offers stunning views of the newly landscaped park-like front yard. The spacious 2 story primary en-suite includes large carrara marble bath with double vanity, soaking tub, separate shower and private water closet. The walk-in closet leads to the 3rd floor sitting room with skylights and vaulted ceilings. Three more bedrooms, a full bath and laundry room complete the 2nd floor. Above the attached garage, accessible through a bedroom closet, is a large attic for storage, but is also prepped to convert into additional interior living space. The basement has finished rec room, half bath and huge unfinished space with loads of potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Behan

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475175921 Listed on: 07/15/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Bethanny Alexander

Baird & Warner License #475138745

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

  • 10,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x209
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,283 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bookcases
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,036

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Remodeled in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2004
  • Rebuilt Year: 2004
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2004

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 3283
  • Room Type: Loft, Storage, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4230
  • Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 4230
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 5112
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2178
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1660
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 392
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 882
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 950000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Shared
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2399
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X209
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23035.83
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2003
Sold by
Aiuppa Ann Michod
Bought by
Reynolds Mark and Reynols Lisa
Total Days on Market
73
Current Estimated Value
$1,082,266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$444,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1997
Sold by
Aiuppa Ann M and Lundy Ann M
Bought by
Aiuppa Ann Michod and Ann Michod Aiuppa Trust
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
Reynolds Mark $494,000 Cti
Aiuppa Ann Michod -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Wendy $653,000
Closed Reynolds Mark $150,000
Closed Reynolds Mark $642,000
Closed Reynolds Mark R $640,000
Closed Reynolds Mark $444,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2023 12/18/23 Sold $935,000 -1.6% $285 / Sq Ft
09/27/2023 09/27/23 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2023 07/15/23 For Sale $950,000 -- $289 / 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 $22,354 $87,622 $12,540 $75,082
2023 $23,007 $87,622 $12,540 $75,082
2022 $23,007 $77,404 $10,973 $66,431
2021 $23,036 $77,403 $10,972 $66,431
2020 $22,578 $77,403 $10,972 $66,431
2019 $22,034 $74,408 $9,927 $64,481
2018 $20,858 $74,408 $9,927 $64,481
2017 $20,801 $74,408 $9,927 $64,481
2016 $18,615 $60,363 $8,360 $52,003
2015 $20,357 $67,037 $8,360 $58,677
2014 $18,662 $67,037 $8,360 $58,677
2013 $21,718 $79,601 $8,360 $71,241
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11833031

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-208-055-0000