NOT LISTED FOR SALE

551 Jackson Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,413,200 - $2,005,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,657 Sq Ft
$440/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 24, 2014

Last sale price $900,000 $246 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,911 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of April 2014

LOCATED IN HEART OF RIVER FOREST AND LINCOLN SCHOOL. OVER 3600 SQ FT.SITUATED ON 75 X 183 LOT SIZE. SPACIOUS ROOM SIZES. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH WHITE CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTERTOP AND ISLAND. MASTER BEDROOM W/AMPLE CLOSET SPACE AND DRESSING ROOM. FAMILY ROOM OVERLOOKS DECK AND YARD. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT W/NEW CARPET, 2ND KITCHEN, BUILT-IN SAFE & WALL OF STORAGE. GREAT HOME FOR ENTERTAINING.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Sliwa

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475121736 Listed on: 01/22/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen O'Brien

American International Realty License #471009748

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1922

Lot Details

  • 0.32

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1922

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1922
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1922

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: 2nd Kitchen, Bonus, Den, Office, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 14X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 4 Name: 2nd Kitchen, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3657
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 183
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15122130020000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 20739.93

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Devlin Kevin W and Obrien Maureen A
Bought by
Devlin Kevin W and Obrien Maureen A
Current Estimated Value
$1,607,800

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2014
Closed on
Apr 24, 2014
Sold by
Lund Bruce D
Bought by
Devlin Kevin W
Seller's Agent
Nancy Sliwa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maureen O'Brien
American International Realty
List Price
$975,900
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,900
-7.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$542,306
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,065,494

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2011
Sold by
Lund Bruce D
Bought by
Lund Bruce D and Bruce D Lund Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2010
Sold by
Lund Sallie A
Bought by
Lund Bruce D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Mead Gay H
Bought by
Lund Bruce D and Lund Sallie A

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
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2002
Sold by
Mead Charles H and Mead Gay H
Bought by
Mead Gay H and Mead Charles A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2002
Sold by
Mead Gay H
Bought by
Mead Charles H and Mead Gay H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2001
Sold by
Mead Charles H and Mead Gay H
Bought by
Mead Charles H and Charles H Mead Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Devlin Kevin W -- Chicago Title
Devlin Kevin W $900,000 First American Title Ins Co
Lund Bruce D -- None Available
Lund Bruce D -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Lund Bruce D $856,000 Pntn
Mead Gay H -- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Mead Charles H -- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Mead Charles H -- --
Mead Gay H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Devlin Kevin W $720,000
Previous Owner Lund Bruce D $500,000
Previous Owner Mead Charles H $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Sold $900,000 -7.8% $246 / Sq Ft
02/07/2014 02/07/14 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2014 01/22/14 For Sale $975,900 -- $267 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $28,641 $98,906 $17,940 $80,966
2024 $28,641 $98,906 $17,940 $80,966
2023 $23,746 $107,939 $17,940 $89,999
2022 $23,746 $76,955 $15,525 $61,430
2021 $22,896 $76,954 $15,525 $61,429
2020 $22,441 $76,954 $15,525 $61,429
2019 $23,966 $80,629 $14,145 $66,484
2018 $22,686 $80,629 $14,145 $66,484
2017 $23,554 $83,811 $14,145 $69,666
2016 $22,581 $72,692 $11,730 $60,962
2015 $23,288 $76,313 $11,730 $64,583
2014 $23,383 $83,344 $11,730 $71,614
2013 $20,367 $74,813 $11,730 $63,083
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Sliwa

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Nancy Sliwa

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (630) 464-0555

    2 in this area

    184 Total Sales

    Nancy Sliwa
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Maureen O'Brien

    American International Realty

    (312) 656-5829

    1 Total Sale

    Maureen O'Brien
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08521885

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-213-002-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

551 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL

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