NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $775,000 - $943,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,074 Sq Ft
$412/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2014

Last sale price $645,000 $311 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,850/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of June 2014

Attractive and well maintained 3 story Victorian situated on a park like lot. Updated kitchen & bathrooms. Newer tear off roof, boiler, central air, & 17 zone underground sprinkling system. Front & rear porches w/ 2 rear patios. Open flow floor plan great for entertaining. Potential packed third floor (25x21) with wide stairway awaiting your ideas. Convenient in town location w/ easy access to metra station & shops.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harry Walsh

RE/MAX In The Village License #471001958 Listed on: 03/27/2014

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1906

Lot Details

  • 10,062

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens
  • Kitchen Island

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • East or West Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1906
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1906

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Dormer, Full, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 17X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 8X7, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: All
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Shared, Side Drive
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 201
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15121090130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13577

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
Dubois Ronald Daniel and Dubois Theresn Eilen
Bought by
Dubois Ronald Daniel and Dubois Theresa Ellen
Current Estimated Value
$854,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$506,250
Outstanding Balance
$449,902
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$404,385

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
Jun 25, 2014
Sold by
Gibbins John S and Gibbins Jane P
Bought by
Dubois Ronald Daniel
Seller's Agent
Harry Walsh
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$680,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.48%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2007
Sold by
Gibbins John S and Gibbins Jane P
Bought by
Gibbins John S and Gibbins Jane P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1998
Sold by
Gibbins John S and Ellis Jane P
Bought by
Gibbins John S and Gibbins Jane P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,500
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1997
Sold by
Anderson Janet Kerrigan and Kerrigan William A
Bought by
Gibbins John S and Ellis Jane P

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
6.37%
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
Dubois Ronald Daniel -- National Title Solutions Inc
Dubois Ronald Daniel $645,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Gibbins John S -- None Available
Gibbins John S -- Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Gibbins John S $375,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dubois Ronald Daniel $506,250
Closed Dubois Ronald Daniel $417,000
Previous Owner Gibbins John S $96,500
Previous Owner Gibbins John S $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Sold $645,000 -5.1% $311 / Sq Ft
05/22/2014 05/22/14 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2014 04/11/14 For Sale $680,000 0.0% $328 / Sq Ft
04/07/2014 04/07/14 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2014 03/27/14 For Sale $680,000 -- $328 / 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 $16,335 $62,984 $13,065 $49,919
2023 $16,450 $62,984 $13,065 $49,919
2022 $16,450 $54,363 $11,306 $43,057
2021 $16,689 $56,996 $11,306 $45,690
2020 $16,377 $56,996 $11,306 $45,690
2019 $15,091 $52,043 $10,301 $41,742
2018 $14,285 $52,043 $10,301 $41,742
2017 $15,499 $56,302 $10,301 $46,001
2016 $13,440 $44,277 $8,542 $35,735
2015 $16,906 $53,494 $8,542 $44,952
2014 $15,486 $53,494 $8,542 $44,952
2013 $13,293 $51,619 $8,542 $43,077
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08568356

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-109-013-0000