NOT LISTED FOR SALE

702 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $935,000 - $1,420,563

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
$569/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2021

Last sale price $1,251,000 $601 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,127/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Double Shower
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

A new benchmark has been met through the restoration of this beautiful 4 bed 3.5 bath home in River Forest. Stunning corner lot with striking curb appeal, manicured gardens and this amazing location will delight all buyers even before stepping through the front door. This open layout highlights 3 fully finished levels with space for any occasion. No detail has been overlooked or expense spared with this complete renovation- over 10 ft ceilings on main level, new hardwood floors, amazing new windows with so much light, flexible floor plan that allows so many options. Welcoming foyer, large living room with rebuilt fireplace, stunning bay windows, custom trim throughout, working and restored pocket doors, recessed lighting, new connect 4 surround sound system installed throughout. So many must have features in this home- gourmet kitchen with high end appliances and custom cabinetry- abundance of storage and pantry, stone countertops, large center island with breakfast bar seating and will delight any passionate cook, open family room that overlooks lush backyard and oversized low maintenance deck. Must have mud room with built in cubbies and closet, beautiful powder room. Newer hardwood floors continue throughout second floor which offers 9 ft ceilings, three oversized bedrooms with massive primary suite with corner windows, walk in custom closet, 2nd floor laundry, beautiful ensuite walk in shower, 2 vanities with amazing storage plus custom built in for linens. All remaining bedrooms have custom windows treatments, oversized windows and great storage. Enjoy lower level large recreational room with 9 ft ceilings, comfortable guest bedroom and full bath with walk in shower, second office space plus amazing storage, newer mechanicals, multiple sump pumps, newer electrical and plumbing, generator- nothing has been overlooked! Last but not least- garage was completely rebuilt in 2016 along with driveway- truly stunning. 1 block to award winning schools, 1 block to train, steps to everything!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225 Listed on: 05/26/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Bridget Carroll

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475125609

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,429

Year Built

  • Built in 1878 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 62 x 179
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling height of 10 feet or more
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Double Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,429

Year Built

Built in 1878 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1878
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Rebuilt Year: 2012
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full, English
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s), 10' Ceiling, 9' Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Drapes/Blinds
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Generator
  • Room Type: Office, Mud Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Family Room, Den, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Double Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows,Screens
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • MRD_MBB: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X16
  • Bedroom 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Window: Curtains/Drapes
  • Living Room Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Master Bedroom Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Window: Curtains/Drapes
  • Dining Room Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Family Room Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Windows: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 1199000
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 62 X 179
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18429
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2021
Closed on
Jul 28, 2021
Sold by
Dewitte Ryan L and Dewitte Amy K
Bought by
Krickbaum Marc L and Krickbaum Katherine M
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bridget Carroll
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,251,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
4.34%
Current Estimated Value
$1,183,891

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$67,109
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.05%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$872,225
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$326,289

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2008
Sold by
Oconnell Ellen M and Rozabek Marvin
Bought by
Dewitte Ryan L and Dewitte Amy K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Krickbaum Marc L $1,251,000 First American Title
Dewitte Ryan L $575,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Krickbaum Marc L $960,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $285,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $450,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $375,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $190,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $415,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $417,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $170,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $417,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $300,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $160,000
Previous Owner Dewitte Ryan L $300,000
Previous Owner Oconnell Ellen $50,000
Previous Owner Oconnell Ellen M $199,000
Previous Owner Oconnell Ellen M $53,100
Previous Owner Milosheff Ellen M $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Sold $1,251,000 +4.3% $601 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 For Sale $1,199,000 -- $576 / 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 $20,127 $71,202 $14,427 $56,775
2023 $19,527 $76,836 $14,427 $62,409
2022 $19,527 $64,724 $12,485 $52,239
2021 $18,833 $63,889 $12,485 $51,404
2020 $18,471 $63,889 $12,485 $51,404
2019 $18,429 $62,793 $11,375 $51,418
2018 $17,444 $62,793 $11,375 $51,418
2017 $17,400 $62,793 $11,375 $51,418
2016 $15,699 $51,297 $9,433 $41,864
2015 $15,382 $51,297 $9,433 $41,864
2014 $14,106 $51,297 $9,433 $41,864
2013 $13,782 $51,474 $9,433 $42,041
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11101225

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-101-029-0000