NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7500 Augusta St River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,106,000 - $1,215,064

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,218 Sq Ft
$362/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 12, 2023

Last sale price $980,000 $305 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,517/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to your new stunningly elegant home located in the most coveted location of River Forest. As you drive up to the property, you will be greeted with a rare 4 car attached garage and a double corner lot with breathtaking landscaping. The backyard has a paved patio perfect for hosting unforgettable events. The house features rich hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, exquisite crown moldings, and a magnificent staircase that exudes luxury. The office has floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed wood beams, and a double-sided fireplace that provides warmth and relaxation. Be impressed with the built-in bookshelves in the sitting room and the overall original finishes of the property. As you make your way upstairs, the master bedroom awaits you with an ensuite and a spacious sitting room that could be used as a gym, a nursery, or a changing space. With three more bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which has an attached bathroom and a separate entrance from the back stairs from the kitchen. If laundry convenience is what you seek, the option of the 2nd floor laundry hook up is available. The large basement is partially finished, and it awaits creative minds to further maximize its potential use. This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most charming homes in River Forest. The current taxes do not reflect any homeowner exemption. Experience luxury living in this house, schedule a visit today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Mazza

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475196362 Listed on: 03/30/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Howe Gajewski

Beyond Properties Realty Group License #475121010

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,649

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 99x184

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,218 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Library with Fireplace
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,649

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 3218
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Den/Library
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 1000000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant
  • 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: Willard 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: 0.4204
  • Lot Dimensions: 99X184
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 22648.69
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2023
Closed on
May 12, 2023
Sold by
Spellmire George W and Spellmire Patricia E
Bought by
Reyes Gladys and Johnson Dana Collin
Seller's Agent
Jill Mazza
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Howe Gajewski
Beyond Properties Realty Group
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2%
Views
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,166,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.88%
Original Mortgage
$882,000
Outstanding Balance
$855,524
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$310,492

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2008
Sold by
Brubaker Warren E
Bought by
Spellmire George W and Zehelein Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2007
Sold by
Brubaker Warren E
Bought by
Brubaker Warren E and Warren E Brubaker Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2006
Sold by
Brubaker Warren E and Brubaker Linda
Bought by
Brubaker Warren E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2003
Sold by
Declara Blossom Carolyn G
Bought by
Brubaker Warren E and Brubaker Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2000
Sold by
Declara Blossom Carolyn G
Bought by
Irrevoc Blossom Amy Galusha and Carolyn G Blossom 1992 Irrevocable Famil

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2000
Sold by
Blossom Carolyn G
Bought by
Qualifi Blossom Carolyn G and Carolyn G Blossom 2000 Qualified Persona

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1995
Sold by
Blossom Carolyn G
Bought by
Blossom Carolyn G
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
Reyes Gladys $980,000 Saturn Title
Spellmire George W $950,000 Republic Title Co
Brubaker Warren E -- None Available
Brubaker Warren E -- None Available
Brubaker Warren E $765,000 Cti
Brubaker Warren E $765,000 Cti
Irrevoc Blossom Amy Galusha -- --
Qualifi Blossom Carolyn G -- --
Blossom Carolyn G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reyes Gladys $882,000
Previous Owner Spellmire George W $758,211
Previous Owner Spellmire George W $760,000
Previous Owner Brubaker Warren E $220,000
Previous Owner Brubaker Warren E $500,000
Previous Owner Brubaker Warren E $200,000
Previous Owner Brubaker Warren E $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Sold $980,000 -2.0% $305 / Sq Ft
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2023 03/30/23 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $311 / 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 $25,970 $98,181 $21,976 $76,205
2023 $23,489 $98,181 $21,976 $76,205
2022 $23,489 $76,160 $19,229 $56,931
2021 $22,649 $76,158 $19,228 $56,930
2020 $22,199 $76,158 $19,228 $56,930
2019 $24,941 $83,770 $17,397 $66,373
2018 $23,609 $83,770 $17,397 $66,373
2017 $23,542 $83,770 $17,397 $66,373
2016 $23,358 $75,106 $14,650 $60,456
2015 $22,907 $75,106 $14,650 $60,456
2014 $20,998 $75,106 $14,650 $60,456
2013 $21,585 $79,129 $18,313 $60,816
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11748246

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-404-012-0000