NOT LISTED FOR SALE

714 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $746,131 - $859,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,112 Sq Ft
$375/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2021

Last sale price $600,000 $284 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,726/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2021

Adorable 4 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home located on gorgeous tree lined street in River Forest! Welcoming foyer leads to large living room with a beautiful fireplace! Living room is adjacent to dining room with great spots to entertain or cozy up with a book. Bright, eat in kitchen opens to 3 season room which overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard. 2 bedrooms on the first floor and full bath Spacious first floor is complete with hardwood floors. 2 Large bedrooms and full bath on second floor. Tons of closet space. Huge basement that can be finished and customized. Walk to metra, schools, parks and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly O'Brien

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #471020751 Listed on: 06/07/2021

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Hobbs

Baird & Warner License #475124932

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 10,193 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 57x179

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,180

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2112
  • Room Type: Storage, Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2112
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 600000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.234
  • Lot Dimensions: 57X179
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14180.37
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2021
Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Norton Terrance and Norton Renee
Bought by
Swanson Robert and Norkus Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Kelly O'Brien
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Steve Hobbs
Baird & Warner
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$791,533

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,533
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Outstanding Balance
$440,972
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,561
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
Swanson Robert $600,000 Heritage Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Swanson Robert $480,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2021 08/17/21 Sold $600,000 0.0% $284 / Sq Ft
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2021 06/07/21 For Sale $600,000 -- $284 / 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 $15,401 $59,000 $13,264 $45,736
2023 $15,401 $59,000 $13,264 $45,736
2022 $15,401 $51,114 $11,478 $39,636
2021 $14,860 $51,113 $11,478 $39,635
2020 $14,589 $51,113 $11,478 $39,635
2019 $14,180 $49,108 $10,458 $38,650
2018 $13,962 $50,945 $10,458 $40,487
2017 $13,930 $50,945 $10,458 $40,487
2016 $12,660 $41,852 $8,672 $33,180
2015 $12,397 $41,852 $8,672 $33,180
2014 $11,598 $42,633 $8,672 $33,961
2013 $11,416 $43,090 $8,672 $34,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11114474

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-101-034-0000