NOT LISTED FOR SALE

628 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $705,446 - $770,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,510 Sq Ft
$496/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $609,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,266/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

This exquisitely finished Dutch Colonial located in the heart of beautiful River Forest is perfection! Crisp clean decor, pristine oak floors and amazing architectural details grace this space. The tiled entry greets you and flows into the large living room with marble tiled fireplace and room for your piano! In 2018 the masterpiece that is now the kitchen opening to the entertaining dining room came to be. Featuring gorgeous marble tops, a custom island, stainless high-end appliances and custom lighting, this space can handle your finest cooking. Don't miss the heated floored mud room and 1st floor half bath! Step out the kitchen door to an 18x17ft deck perfect for outdoor get-togethers while enjoying your own back yard. All three large bedrooms are located on the 3rd floor including the primary bedroom with newer walk-in closet. Here you will also find a dual sink vanity main bath with separate shower and tub. A pull-down staircase leads to a finished clean storage attic! The lower level family/rec area is perfect as an indoor play space, tv room and home office. Down here you will also find a dedicated laundry room as well as more storage. This home is highly efficient with its central air, gas forced air heat and replacement insulated windows. Two car garage and room for at least two more cars in the drive. If you are looking to move into "Done"... you have found your home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Scheuring

Baird & Warner License #475135445 Listed on: 02/26/2021

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Garvey

EXP Realty, LLC License #471019834

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,766

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1908 | 2017

Lot Details

  • 4,966

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • $4,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,766

Year Built | Renovated

1908 | 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1908
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Attic: Finished, Pull Down Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10X6, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage, Deck
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Shades
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 24X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 6X4, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Mud, Dimensions: 5X4, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 10X6, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 18X17, On Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

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: 40X125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15121070290000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10507.60

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2021
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Pilotto David and Pilotto Lisa
Bought by
Luther Adam and Luther Casey
Seller's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Garvey
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$609,000
Sold Price
$609,000
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$748,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$479,000
Outstanding Balance
$438,801
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$309,811

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2013
Closed on
May 23, 2013
Sold by
Winter Philip and Winter Jennifer
Bought by
Pilotto David and Pilotto Lisa
Seller's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
628 Forest Avenue Llc
Bought by
Winter Philip and Winter Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,500
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Shallenberger Shallenberger Robert B Robert B
Bought by
628 Forest Avenue Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,400
Interest Rate
1.4%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2000
Sold by
Corus Bank Na
Bought by
The Robert B & Betty G Shallenberger Dec

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1994
Sold by
Shallenberger Robert B and Shallenberger Betty G
Bought by
River Forest State Bank & Trust Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Luther Adam $609,000 Chicago Title
Pilotto David $500,000 Old Republic National Title
Winter Philip $445,000 Multiple
628 Forest Avenue Llc $453,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
The Robert B & Betty G Shallenberger Dec -- --
River Forest State Bank & Trust Company -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Luther Adam $479,000
Previous Owner Pilotto David $145,100
Previous Owner Pilotto David $400,000
Previous Owner Winter Philip $254,000
Previous Owner Winter Philip $400,500
Previous Owner 628 Forest Avenue Llc $438,200
Previous Owner 628 Forest Avenue Llc $362,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $609,000 0.0% $403 / Sq Ft
02/27/2021 02/27/21 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 For Sale $609,000 +21.8% $403 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Sold $500,000 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft
04/09/2013 04/09/13 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2013 04/09/13 Price Changed $500,000 -4.6% $331 / Sq Ft
04/06/2013 04/06/13 Price Changed $524,000 -4.6% $347 / Sq Ft
04/02/2013 04/02/13 For Sale $549,000 -- $364 / 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 $12,766 $49,584 $6,448 $43,136
2023 $12,766 $49,584 $6,448 $43,136
2022 $12,766 $39,532 $5,580 $33,952
2021 $11,258 $39,532 $5,580 $33,952
2020 $11,070 $39,532 $5,580 $33,952
2019 $10,508 $37,277 $5,084 $32,193
2018 $9,946 $37,277 $5,084 $32,193
2017 $10,723 $39,995 $5,084 $34,911
2016 $9,569 $32,242 $4,216 $28,026
2015 $9,360 $32,242 $4,216 $28,026
2014 $9,663 $33,382 $4,216 $29,166
2013 $11,025 $41,703 $4,216 $37,487
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD11001957

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-107-029-0000