NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7624 Washington Blvd River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $635,000 - $812,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,558 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 05, 2023

Last sale price $600,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,144/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park
  • Georgian Architecture
  • Attic
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome to stunningly restored custom Georgian home built in 1927 in a PRIME location of wonderful River Forest community. From the moment you approach the home, you will be struck by its vintage charm and modern amenities. The front yard and covered porch offer a warm welcome, while the natural foyer opens up to a view of the entire home and backyard, giving it an open and airy feel. Natural light floods every room in the home, thanks to its Eastern and Western exposure. Inside, you will find a spacious living room with a beautiful bay window which allows copious in copious amount of natural light to flood the room and a dining room with crown molding throughout that leads to a library or home office. Around the corner you enter into the stunning kitchen featuring a wall of newer (2019) Pella wood windows, hand-selected Brazilian granite countertops, double ovens, stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas range, a microwave drawer, a trash compactor, a double drawer dishwasher, and ample white custom cabinetry, making it a perfect set up for any culinary artist! Heading upstairs, you will find the generous sized primary bedroom complete with a custom ensuite bathroom. Additional three bedrooms are down the hall and a insulated and carpeted hidden room accessible only through a hatched door and custom-built ladder in the hallway. Perfect for home office, media room, guest quarters or hiding out from the daily grind. The partially finished basement offering ample storage on one side and a rec room on the other great for additional family or play time. Outside, the driveway spans the whole lot, providing plenty of space for guest parking and recreation. The backyard is fully fenced and includes a vegetable and herb garden, low maintenance perennial and native landscaping, a play-set, a water feature, and a large paver patio table for entertaining. The extra-large garage fits two cars and offers an additional 5 feet of storage, PLUS follow the stairs towards the back to a custom sound-proofed music/karaoke studio that could also be utilized as a second office, or home theater room. Conveniently located minutes from all the wonderful things the Village of River Forest has to offer including Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, River Forest Community Center, Nature Center, The Depot, Keystone (Park District Programs Location) and Washington Park, downtown Forest Park/Oak Park and the Metra to downtown Chicago Tenant there until June so need some notice to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Kardosh

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166467 Listed on: 02/22/2023

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Robin Phelps

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154106

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin McIntyre

Compass License #471004669

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 6,408 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43 x 150
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Georgian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,558 Sq Ft Home
  • 2.5-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Screens
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Georgian

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,042

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

6,408 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Georgian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2016

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2558
  • Room Type: Attic, Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1471
  • Lot Dimensions: 43 X 150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17041.56
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2023
Closed on
Jun 27, 2023
Sold by
Joel Fohrman Declaration Of Trust and Courtney Fohrman Declaration Of Trust
Bought by
Coughlan Martin
Seller's Agent
Amber Kardosh
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kevin McIntyre
Compass
List Price
$624,999
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-4%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$747,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$147,423
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$339,872
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$407,551

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2022
Sold by
Fohrman Joel A and Fohrman Courtney E
Bought by
Fohrman Joel and Fohrman Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Fohrman Joel A and Fohrman Courtney E
Bought by
Fohrman Joel and Fohrman Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2013
Closed on
Nov 15, 2013
Sold by
Loenard Michael E and Keays Anne C
Bought by
Fohrman Courtney E and Fohrman Joel A
Seller's Agent
Tony & Kathy Iwersen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Fidanza
Compass
List Price
$589,900
Sold Price
$560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-5.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.38%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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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
Coughlan Martin $600,000 None Listed On Document
Fohrman Joel -- --
Fohrman Joel -- --
Fohrman Courtney E $560,000 Stewart Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Coughlan Martin $350,000
Previous Owner Fohrman Courtney E $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/05/2023 07/05/23 Sold $600,000 -4.0% $235 / Sq Ft
02/28/2023 02/28/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 For Sale $624,999 0.0% $244 / Sq Ft
11/23/2022 11/23/22 Rented $4,850 0.0% --
10/21/2022 10/21/22 Price Changed $4,850 -3.0% $2 / Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Price Changed $5,000 -9.1% $2 / Sq Ft
09/26/2022 09/26/22 For Rent $5,500 0.0% --
11/15/2013 11/15/13 Sold $560,000 -5.1% $219 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/11/2013 10/11/13 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2013 09/16/13 For Sale $589,900 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $15,518 $60,001 $6,888 $53,113
2024 $15,518 $60,001 $6,888 $53,113
2023 $18,007 $73,000 $6,888 $66,112
2022 $18,007 $59,185 $5,927 $53,258
2021 $17,370 $59,184 $5,926 $53,258
2020 $17,042 $59,184 $5,926 $53,258
2019 $15,151 $52,236 $5,445 $46,791
2018 $14,342 $52,236 $5,445 $46,791
2017 $14,691 $53,543 $5,445 $48,098
2016 $12,902 $42,604 $4,484 $38,120
2015 $12,635 $42,604 $4,484 $38,120
2014 $12,624 $46,176 $4,484 $41,692
2013 $14,510 $51,427 $4,484 $46,943
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11723973

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-310-023-0000

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