NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Forest Ave Riverside, IL 60546

Estimated Value: $635,000 - $744,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,490 Sq Ft
$273/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2024

Last sale price $655,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,649/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Riverside Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Central Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Guthrie Park

About This Home

As of July 2024

This lovely modern yet timeless home boasts an ideal location, with the town, train station, and all local schools within a half-mile radius. Renovated in 2016, every detail was meticulously crafted to ensure longevity. Upon entering, a distinctive three-season room with sleek black limestone floors beckons you to savor the beauty of each season. Natural light fills the home, showcasing the spacious living and dining rooms through large picture windows. The thoughtful layout design allows for seamless entertaining and relaxation. The kitchen features quartzite countertops, an island, and ample cabinet space. The first floor hosts two well-appointed bedrooms with great closet space and a full bathroom. Upstairs, discover a third bedroom and a generous primary suite with a spa-like master bath including a double walk-in shower, dual vanity, two large closets, and plenty of storage. A recent addition is the finished basement, offering extra living space with room for movie nights or watching the game, plus an office or guest bedroom. There is a sizable storage area and direct access to the attached garage. Outside, the backyard oasis features a deck for grilling, a spacious lawn, a paver patio, and a bonfire area. This house offers the best of both worlds - proximity to town and all Riverside amenities, as well as a large yard and a beautifully designed living space. Ready for you to move in and make lasting memories, this home is located in the historic Village of Riverside, just 11 miles from Chicago, recognized as one of the "Ten Towns That Changed America".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rory Dominick

Keller Williams Premiere Properties License #475125073 Listed on: 05/30/2024

Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Mattar

Compass License #471020197

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,144

Year Built

  • Built in 1911 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 6,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x132

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,490 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,144

Year Built

Built in 1911 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Age: 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: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2490
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Enclosed Porch, Office, Walk In Closet, Family Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2490
  • Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2490
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1515
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X132
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8143.97
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
Jun 20, 2024
Sold by
Pyne Benjamin and Thayer Rebekah
Bought by
Desanto Nicholas and Przybyla Amanda
Seller's Agent
Rory Dominick
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tony Mattar
Compass
List Price
$615,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
6.5%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$690,550

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%
Original Mortgage
$622,250
Outstanding Balance
$613,801
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$66,549

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Teele Matthew and Teele Megan Magdziak
Bought by
Pyne Benjamin and Thayer Rebekah
Seller's Agent
Paul Barker
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Sari Levy
Lucid Realty, Inc.
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$439,200
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Safe & Sound Investments Llc
Bought by
Magdziak Teele Matthew and Magdziak Teele Megan
Seller's Agent
Linda Von Vogt
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Paul Barker
Baird & Warner
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.70%
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Oct 23, 2015
Sold by
Ronnie Gary and Hanson Kari
Bought by
Safe & Sound Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Pat Jicha
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Linda Von Vogt
Baird & Warner
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-19.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
258.75%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Desanto Nicholas $655,000 Old Republic National Title
Desanto Nicholas $655,000 Old Republic National Title
Pyne Benjamin $549,000 First American Title
Magdziak Teele Matthew $480,000 None Available
Safe & Sound Investments Llc $160,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desanto Nicholas $622,250
Closed Desanto Nicholas $622,250
Previous Owner Pyne Benjamin $439,200
Previous Owner Magdziak Teele Matthew $384,000
Previous Owner Safe & Sound Investments Llc $775,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Sold $655,000 +6.5% $263 / Sq Ft
06/03/2024 06/03/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $615,000 +12.0% $247 / Sq Ft
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Sold $549,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/14/2021 08/14/21 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Sale $549,000 +14.4% $229 / Sq Ft
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Sold $480,000 -3.8% $214 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/25/2016 07/25/16 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2016 07/13/16 For Sale $499,000 +211.9% $223 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Sold $160,000 -15.7% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/19/2015 09/19/15 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2015 09/15/15 Price Changed $189,900 -5.0% $113 / Sq Ft
09/09/2015 09/09/15 For Sale $199,900 -- $119 / 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 $12,376 $42,000 $6,765 $35,235
2023 $8,144 $42,000 $6,765 $35,235
2022 $8,144 $25,275 $5,940 $19,335
2021 $7,858 $24,682 $5,940 $18,742
2020 $7,682 $24,682 $5,940 $18,742
2019 $7,452 $24,603 $5,445 $19,158
2018 $7,231 $24,603 $5,445 $19,158
2017 $7,017 $24,603 $5,445 $19,158
2016 $5,883 $19,202 $4,785 $14,417
2015 $5,705 $19,202 $4,785 $14,417
2014 $5,626 $19,202 $4,785 $14,417
2013 $7,858 $27,818 $4,785 $23,033
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12053459

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-35-405-011-0000