NOT LISTED FOR SALE

834 N Harlem Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $446,000 - $677,493

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 Sq Ft
$331/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2024

Last sale price $365,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,103/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of April 2024

Charming, sun-filled newly renovated single-family home ready for your finishing touches! This beauty has tons of character including porcelain tile throughout the kitchen, dining room, & sunroom. The spacious eat-in kitchen has ample counter space, with backsplash tile to the ceiling, this bright kitchen awaits your personal touches! Living room features cherry hardwood floors throughout and a beautiful fireplace with brick surround perfect for making popcorn! The lower level offers additional living space with new carpet in the recreation room, with so much space this home is perfect for entertaining. 3 nice-sized bedrooms can be found upstairs along with a full-sized bathroom that has a newly tiled walk-in shower and enough room to add a bathtub. This finished bathroom awaits your vanity, fixture, and mirror ideas. Gorgeous backyard with new pergola & ample space to host spring & summer get-togethers. Tons of updates including plumbing, electrical, and framing. Come check out this fabulous property that is within walking distance to all downtown Oak Park has to offer. Call today for a showing! PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR CASH OR 203K LOAN ONLY. DON'T MISS OUT THIS PLACE IS PRICED TO SELL!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Magidson

North Clybourn Group, Inc. License #475159453 Listed on: 10/25/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephen Haas

RE/MAX Suburban License #471006861

RE/MAX Suburban

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,111

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.1x183.8x50.1x183.7

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,111

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

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 Size Acres: 0.2112
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.1X183.8X50.1X183.7
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14111.41
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2023
Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Aaia Rml Llc
Bought by
Ferguson Kaitlin and Fitton John
Seller's Agent
Lisa Magidson
North Clybourn Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Stephen Haas
RE/MAX Suburban
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-14.92%
Views
508
Current Estimated Value
$534,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.25%
Original Mortgage
$446,569
Outstanding Balance
$440,341
Interest Rate
8.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$94,532

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2023
Sold by
Judicial Sales Corporation
Bought by
Aaia Rml Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2021
Sold by
Wilson David L and Scott Wilson Maureen
Bought by
Lmr Investments Group Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,495
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2000
Sold by
Smolka Christopher J and Smolka Harriet T
Bought by
Wilson David L and Scott Wilson Maureen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,400
Interest Rate
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1995
Sold by
Hough Douglas E and Hough Edythe S
Bought by
Smolka Christopher J and Smolka Harriet T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,500
Interest Rate
7.87%
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
Ferguson Kaitlin $365,000 None Listed On Document
Aaia Rml Llc -- None Listed On Document
Lmr Investments Group Inc $335,000 Fort Dearborn Title
Wilson David L $258,000 Prairie Title
Smolka Christopher J $219,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferguson Kaitlin $446,569
Previous Owner Lmr Investments Group Inc $381,495
Previous Owner Wilson David L $206,400
Previous Owner Smolka Christopher J $208,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2024 04/23/24 Sold $365,000 -14.9% $226 / Sq Ft
12/09/2023 12/09/23 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2023 10/25/23 For Sale $429,000 -- $265 / 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 $15,878 $48,871 $11,040 $37,831
2024 $15,878 $48,871 $11,040 $37,831
2023 $15,728 $58,000 $11,040 $46,960
2022 $15,728 $49,781 $22,540 $27,241
2021 $14,111 $48,706 $22,540 $26,166
2020 $13,858 $48,706 $22,540 $26,166
2019 $8,630 $31,230 $20,470 $10,760
2018 $8,168 $31,230 $20,470 $10,760
2017 $8,157 $31,230 $20,470 $10,760
2016 $8,450 $28,763 $17,020 $11,743
2015 $8,261 $28,763 $17,020 $11,743
2014 $7,583 $28,763 $17,020 $11,743
2013 $8,283 $31,986 $9,200 $22,786
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11916333

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-418-013-0000