$705,000
SOLD NOV 8, 2019

603 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 5-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Screened Porch
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2020

Elegant Victorian, known as Elliot House in the OPRF Historical Directory, built in the 1890's. Warm and inviting home that will capture your heart immediately with all of its beautiful vintage detailing perfectly blended with recent updates. Gorgeous decorative tile fireplace, high ceilings, pocket doors and gleaming hardwood floors will greet you upon entry. Spacious formal dining room adjacent the cozy family room both add to the charm. Large eat-in chef's kitchen with beautiful bay windows allowing an abundance of natural light. 4 bedrooms, large bath, laundry room and enclosed porch on the 2nd floor. Wonderful finished 3rd floor including office, den, guest bedroom and full bath. Freshly painted inside and out, brand new roof plus many more updates. Walk to Metra, Keystone Park, schools and library.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756 Listed on: 07/01/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Hodge

Compass License #475160074

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,498

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $8,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,498

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1890
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 15X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X4, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Den, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 7X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Den, Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 15X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X13, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3000
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2181

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, Radiators

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 175
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15112090080000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 17762.80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2021
Sold by
Ono Takayuki and Ono Rachel
Bought by
Ono Takayuki and Takayuki Ono Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,036,070

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$693,330
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$342,935

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2020
Closed on
Apr 20, 2020
Sold by
Broschka David and Broschka Caroline
Bought by
Ono Takayuki and Ono Rachel
Seller's Agent
Anne Hodge
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jane McClelland
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-0.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$69,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2019
Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Dowling Qwen Q
Bought by
Broschka David and Broschka Caroline
Seller's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anne Hodge
Compass
List Price
$735,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.12%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2012
Closed on
Feb 15, 2013
Sold by
Taglia Gerald J and Taglia Mary E
Bought by
Owen Q Dowling Trust
Seller's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Downey
Compass
List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$189,000
-22.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.22%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $695,000 Chicago Title
Deed $705,000 Prairie Title
Deed $650,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Closed $69,500 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $556,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $274,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $90,149 Unknown
Previous Owner $124,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2020 04/22/20 Sold $695,000 -0.7% $232 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2020 02/13/20 For Sale $699,900 -0.7% $233 / Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Sold $705,000 -4.1% $235 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2019 07/01/19 For Sale $735,000 +13.1% $245 / Sq Ft
02/18/2013 02/18/13 Sold $650,000 -7.0% $217 / Sq Ft
12/25/2012 12/25/12 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2012 10/10/12 Price Changed $699,000 -6.7% $233 / Sq Ft
08/28/2012 08/28/12 Price Changed $749,000 -5.8% $250 / Sq Ft
05/29/2012 05/29/12 Price Changed $795,000 -5.2% $265 / Sq Ft
03/26/2012 03/26/12 For Sale $839,000 -- $280 / 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 $18,498 $70,887 $9,975 $60,912
2023 $21,786 $70,887 $9,975 $60,912
2022 $21,786 $70,888 $9,975 $60,913
2021 $21,009 $70,887 $9,975 $60,912
2020 $21,540 $70,887 $9,975 $60,912
2019 $18,767 $66,625 $9,025 $57,600
2018 $17,763 $66,625 $9,025 $57,600
2017 $20,268 $75,290 $9,025 $66,265
2016 $12,013 $41,623 $7,600 $34,023
2015 $11,733 $41,623 $7,600 $34,023
2014 $18,084 $65,038 $7,600 $57,438
2013 $17,598 $65,000 $7,600 $57,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10435879

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-209-008-0000