NOT LISTED FOR SALE

710 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,081,000 - $1,483,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,169 Sq Ft
$385/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2014

Last sale price $750,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,915/month

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Fenced Yard
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of April 2014

Beautiful, meticulously restored Victorian on tree-lined River Forest street. Home features 5bed 2.1baths, eat in kitchen w/ss appliances, light-filled fam rm, open front porch, screened in back porch. Homeowners have maintained the vintage charm of the inlaid hdwd flrs, wdwk & pocket doors. Spacious 3rd fl w/plenty of storage. Newer custom garage & enchanting landscaped gardens. Walk to schools, parks & transp.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly O'Brien

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #471020751 Listed on: 10/30/2013

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,801

Year Built

  • 1880

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Partial Air Conditioning Available
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,801

Year Built

1880

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: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1880
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1880

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Starter, Decorative Only
  • Attic: Finished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 22X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 12X09, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 45X12, On Level: 3rd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 19X08, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3169
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Porch Screened

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
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

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: 58X179
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15121010350000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 18037.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2013
Closed on
Apr 18, 2014
Sold by
Goetz Christopher G and Goetz Monica U
Bought by
Summy Joel and Summy Carrie
Seller's Agent
Kelly O'Brien
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.13%
Total Days on Market
132
Current Estimated Value
$1,219,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$469,983
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Goetz Christopher G and Goetz Monica U
Bought by
Goetz Christopher G and Goetz Monica U
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
Summy Joel $750,000 Multiple
Goetz Christopher G -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Summy Joel $184,000
Open Summy Joel $555,200
Closed Summy Joel $560,000
Closed Summy Joel $570,000
Closed Summy Joel $50,000
Closed Summy Joel $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2014 04/25/14 Sold $750,000 -6.1% $237 / Sq Ft
03/11/2014 03/11/14 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2013 10/30/13 For Sale $799,000 -- $252 / 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 $24,801 $101,000 $13,497 $87,503
2023 $24,801 $101,000 $13,497 $87,503
2022 $24,801 $80,223 $11,680 $68,543
2021 $17,086 $58,271 $11,679 $46,592
2020 $18,587 $64,271 $11,679 $52,592
2019 $20,802 $70,438 $10,641 $59,797
2018 $19,691 $70,438 $10,641 $59,797
2017 $19,638 $70,438 $10,641 $59,797
2016 $19,978 $64,598 $8,824 $55,774
2015 $20,415 $64,598 $8,824 $55,774
2014 $17,956 $64,598 $8,824 $55,774
2013 $17,708 $65,391 $8,824 $56,567
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08478038

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-101-035-0000