NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 William St River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,148,000 - $1,392,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,758 Sq Ft
$459/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2022

Last sale price $1,110,000 $402 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,299/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near park
  • 4-minute walk to Cummings Square

About This Home

As of August 2022

Warm and inviting 5+ bedroom home in a great River Forest location close to parks, schools, shopping, Metra and more! You'll open the front door to a lovely sunroom with double-sided cellular shades and heated floors make the space useable throughout the year. The living room has a double-sided fireplace and beautiful built-in shelving. The large separate dining room is accented with a beamed ceiling. The updated kitchen has a contemporary feel with plenty of white cabinets, dark granite countertops, newer stainless-steel appliances, and pantry storage closets. The breakfast room has a fireplace and sliding doors to the back deck. There's also a mudroom with heated floors, two first floor bedrooms (perfect office space/guest room) and a full updated bath and shower. And that's just the first floor! Upstairs there's a gorgeous primary bedroom with a large marble tiled en suite bathroom which also has a heated soaking tub, glass shower, heated floors, and a mini fridge. Primary bedroom has custom organized walk-in closet with skylight. There's also two more spacious bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. Downstairs the full finished basement has another bedroom and a half bath. Outside there's an oversized 4-car tandem garage with plenty of space for vehicles and toys. And for summer nights entertaining friends and family there's a multi-level deck composed of "Trex" material for easy maintenance. This home has been well maintained and thoughtfully updated with too many upgrades to mention here. A few highlights include new flooring, plantation shutters, skylights, a newer roof, A/C and that fabulous primary bath. You won't want to miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Haagenson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471021926 Listed on: 05/26/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Swati Saxena

Baird & Warner License #471003778

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 145
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,758 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,211

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Some Window Treatmnt, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2758
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Heated Sun Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3835
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Square Footage Comments: Finished basement adds an additional 1114 of living space.
  • Total Sq Ft: 3835
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Garage Details: Tandem
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Island,Pantry-Closet,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 145
  • 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: 19210.91
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2022
Closed on
Aug 9, 2022
Sold by
Koch Christopher C and Koch Dawn R
Bought by
Treatman Charles C and Treatman Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
John Haagenson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Swati Saxena
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,110,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.91%
Current Estimated Value
$1,267,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$157,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2018
Sold by
Koch Christopher C and Koch Dawn Brennaman
Bought by
Koch Christopher C and Koch Dawn Brennaman

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2010
Sold by
Goelzer Paulo G and Burgoyne Nancy G
Bought by
Koch Chris C and Brennaman Robyn D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2002
Sold by
Rosenblum David C and Rosenblum Bettejane
Bought by
Goelzer Paulo G and Burgoyne Nancy G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 1994
Sold by
Hopkins James L and Hopkins Virginia A
Bought by
Rosenblum David C and Rosenblum Bettejane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
8.91%
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
Treatman Charles C $1,110,000 Prairie Title
Koch Christopher C -- Attorney
Koch Chris C $770,000 Prairie Title Inc
Goelzer Paulo G $725,000 --
Rosenblum David C $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Koch Chris C $417,000
Previous Owner Goelzer Paulo G $300,000
Previous Owner Rosenblum David C $256,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $1,110,000 +0.9% $402 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2022 05/26/22 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $399 / 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 $20,861 $79,519 $14,430 $65,089
2024 $20,861 $79,519 $14,430 $65,089
2023 $18,621 $79,519 $14,430 $65,089
2022 $18,621 $61,085 $12,488 $48,597
2021 $17,960 $61,083 $12,487 $48,596
2020 $19,211 $66,323 $12,487 $53,836
2019 $18,161 $61,931 $11,377 $50,554
2018 $19,250 $68,936 $11,377 $57,559
2017 $19,198 $68,936 $11,377 $57,559
2016 $15,895 $51,908 $9,435 $42,473
2015 $17,981 $59,520 $9,435 $50,085
2014 $17,199 $61,980 $9,435 $52,545
2013 $16,955 $62,719 $9,435 $53,284
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11415820

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-215-005-0000