NOT LISTED FOR SALE

834 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $843,985 - $950,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
9,999 Sq Ft
$91/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2021

Last sale price $650,000 $65 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,348/month

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Office
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

Looking for a wonderful move-in family home in one of the best streets in River Forest? This oversized Colonial Craftsman-style home on an impressive appx 50 x 229 lot will wow you with its spacious layout, excellent sunlight and the variety of living and work space options. Recently refinished hardwood floors and the charm of the Prairie-influenced style will make you feel right at home. Freshly painted throughout, this lovely side entrance home also has an enormous back yard with a brick paver patio and a screened-in sunroom just off the kitchen. The kitchen is an impressive 27-foot length with windows running the entire span with a breakfast room area, tons of counter space and storage and a 48-inch Thermador stove and SubZero refrigerator. The main living area features separate dining area, first floor bedroom or office, living room with wood-burning fireplace and a sunroom that's the perfect workout space. The second floor bedroom level has three bedrooms with two offices off the smaller bedrooms and the lower level has a fantastic rec room with additional storage areas, utility room and a full bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lissa Weinstein

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475109740 Listed on: 11/16/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara McCarthy

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475135882

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,902

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage ceiling height seven feet or more
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 9,999 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x229

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,902

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: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Rebuilt Year: 1980
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 9999
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Den, Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch, Sun Room, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished,Bathroom Rough-In,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • OtherStructures: Garage(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • 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, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • 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

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X229
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19902
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2021
Closed on
Dec 7, 2021
Sold by
Werner James P and Werner Gina M
Bought by
Petrich Alex and Petrich Eileen
Seller's Agent
Lissa Weinstein
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sara McCarthy
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
4%
Current Estimated Value
$945,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$295,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.72%
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Outstanding Balance
$474,414
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$436,832

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1998
Sold by
Werner James P and Werner Gina M
Bought by
Werner James P and Werner Gina M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1997
Sold by
Aleman Marco A and Clauss Cynthia A
Bought by
Werner James P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1994
Sold by
Balk Robert A and Balk Kathryn S
Bought by
Aleman Marco A and Clauss Cynthia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
8.35%
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
Petrich Alex $650,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Werner James P -- --
Werner James P $345,000 --
Aleman Marco A $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Petrich Alex $520,000
Previous Owner Werner James P $276,000
Previous Owner Aleman Marco A $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/16/2021 12/16/21 Sold $650,000 +4.0% $65 / Sq Ft
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Pending -- -- --
11/16/2021 11/16/21 For Sale $625,000 -- $63 / 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
2025 $16,887 $65,000 $13,740 $51,260
2024 $16,887 $65,000 $13,740 $51,260
2023 $21,047 $75,000 $13,740 $61,260
2022 $21,047 $68,597 $12,023 $56,574
2021 $20,297 $68,596 $12,022 $56,574
2020 $19,902 $68,596 $12,022 $56,574
2019 $17,006 $58,210 $10,877 $47,333
2018 $16,097 $58,210 $10,877 $47,333
2017 $16,057 $58,210 $10,877 $47,333
2016 $17,370 $56,493 $9,160 $47,333
2015 $23,339 $76,473 $9,160 $67,313
2014 $21,394 $76,473 $9,160 $67,313
2013 $21,131 $77,522 $9,160 $68,362
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11271659

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-318-004-0000