NOT LISTED FOR SALE

807 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,923,413 - $2,002,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,248 Sq Ft
$374/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2020

Last sale price $1,450,000 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,392/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gallery

About This Home

As of July 2020

Outstanding opportunity to own an exceptionally designed, efficient and custom built house in a very walkable location! Open concept living and extraordinary vision meet sustainability. This passive solar home delivers a very comfortable and livable home experience. Beautiful wood floors and energy star windows throughout offer expansive views of the fenced-in yard, planted with many native pollinating plants, from every window. Gracious dining room leads into the large kitchen which is the very heart of this energy efficient home. The kitchen features a large island with plentiful counter space and can accommodate a crowd with its different cooking zones. The kitchen also opens to the spacious family room and family eating area. This space has a wonderful wood-burning fireplace as it's focal point. Traverse the grand staircase up to the invitingly large master bedroom suite with its spa like en-suite bath and two generous walk-in closets. This floor also features three additional bedrooms, one with an en-suite bath and two share a sizable Jack & Jill bath. All bedrooms have large closets with custom organizers. Added functionality is featured in the huge laundry/craft room over the heated attached garage. This space has views of the front and back yards as well as a huge storage area. The LL features a 5th BR, currently used as a gym, full bath and the sweeping gallery hall which invites you into the airy and spacious LL family room. This space opens to an enchanting private patio, sure to delight homeowner and visitor alike. There is storage galore and the utility room is super high tech with its geothermal heating and cooling systems which are top LEED features. The attached garage opens to a mudroom/hall area off the kitchen with great grab-and-go storage. This area also opens to the large backyard patio and BBQ area. Enjoy total privacy and georgious natural views. This is truly an exceptionally forward thinking home and one you can enjoy for years to come. See it today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657 Listed on: 03/06/2020

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Berg

Berg Properties License #475110440

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2004

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Library
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 4.1
  • Total Sq Ft: 5248
  • Style Of House: Contemporary
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2004
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Total Sq Ft: 7340
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2004

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 27X28, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Air Exchanger, Radon Mitigation System(s)
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X28, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X23, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Library, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Gallery, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 18X29, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: Basement
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Library, Dimensions: 11X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 07X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Utility Room-Lower Level, Dimensions: 12X26, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 14X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Gallery, Dimensions: 04X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Stone
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 06X17, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5248
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5248
  • Basement Sq Ft: 2092
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 2696
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 2552
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 27X28, On Level: Lower, Flooring: Stone

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
  • Acreage: 0.513

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Brick
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Geothermal
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Heat Pump, Geothermal

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Assessed Sq Ft: 4895

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 96 X 236 X 93 X 229
  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15013200250000
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Green Features

  • Green Features: Geothermal Heating/Cooling System, Enhanced Air Filtration, Low flow commode, Low flow fixtures, Native/drought resistant landscaping, Rainwater collection system

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 47450.29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2025
Sold by
Stansfield William and Martinu Tereza
Bought by
Tereza Martinu Revocable Trust and Martinu
Current Estimated Value
$1,961,603

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2020
Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Gee William A and Crothers Susan Marion
Bought by
Stansfield William and Martinu Tereza
Seller's Agent
Greer Haseman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Scott Berg
Berg Properties
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-12.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1996
Sold by
Dupuis Jeffrey L and Nawrocki John F
Bought by
Gee William A and Crothers Susan Marion

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$243,000
Interest Rate
8.47%
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
Tereza Martinu Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Stansfield William $1,450,000 Chicago Title
Gee William A $405,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stansfield William $160,000
Previous Owner Gee William A $243,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Sold $1,450,000 -12.1% $276 / Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2020 03/06/20 For Sale $1,650,000 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Rented $6,500 0.0% --
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Under Contract -- -- --
07/17/2019 07/17/19 For Rent $6,500 -- --
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
2025 $37,368 $136,501 $26,804 $109,697
2024 $37,368 $136,501 $26,804 $109,697
2023 $47,631 $170,000 $26,804 $143,196
2022 $47,631 $147,502 $23,454 $124,048
2021 $45,871 $147,500 $23,453 $124,047
2020 $44,821 $147,500 $23,453 $124,047
2019 $50,123 $161,459 $21,220 $140,239
2018 $47,450 $161,459 $21,220 $140,239
2017 $47,281 $161,459 $21,220 $140,239
2016 $41,827 $130,021 $17,869 $112,152
2015 $41,091 $130,021 $17,869 $112,152
2014 $37,639 $130,021 $17,869 $112,152
2013 $32,693 $115,867 $17,869 $97,998
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10658885

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-320-025-0000