NOT LISTED FOR SALE

838 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $938,532 - $1,389,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,788 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2014

Last sale price $630,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,927/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Great Room
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of May 2014

SPACIOUS HOME W/FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE. PARK-LIKE YARD W/MATURE LANDSCAPING-NEWER CHERRY CABINET KITCHEN W/TOP-OF-THE-LINE APPLIANCES. OAK FLRS THROUGHOUT. 1ST FLR MBR W/FULL BATH. 1ST FLR FAMILY ROOM. SKYLIGHTS ON 2ND FLR. NEWLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL-WATERPROOFED & INSULATED W/CLOSED CELL INSUL. 6 YEAR OLD GAS GENERATOR & GARAGE-ZONED HEAT & C/A. WONDERFUL CLOSET & STORAGE SPACE. ANTIQUE POOL TABLE IN GAME ROOM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Leavy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475141253 Listed on: 03/19/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanna Underwood

County Line Properties, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,403

Year Built

  • 1918

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,403

Year Built

1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3.1
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: U
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1918

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump, Power Generator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Pantry-Closet
  • Additional Rooms: Enclosed Porch, Game Room, Great Room, Office, Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Office, Dimensions: 15X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 15X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Great Rm, Dimensions: 23X17, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 5 Name: Game Rm, Dimensions: 20X14, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 15X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 20X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air, Zoned
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X229
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15013180030000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 15693.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Berg Oskar M and Kim Natasha
Bought by
Martin Oskar Berg 2022 Trust and Kim Natasha Berg 2022 Trust
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,112,633

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2014
Closed on
May 21, 2014
Sold by
Amato Thomas J
Bought by
Berg Oskar M and Berg Kim Natasha
Seller's Agent
Nancy Leavy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joanna Underwood
County Line Properties, Inc.
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
5.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.24%
Original Mortgage
$149,937
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2013
Sold by
Amato Thomas J
Bought by
Amato Thomas J and Family Trust Ut Georg Ann Zussman Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2000
Sold by
Amato Thomas J and Amato Georgann
Bought by
Amato Thomas J and Zussman Georg Ann
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
Berg Oskar M $630,000 Prairie Title
Amato Thomas J -- None Available
Amato Thomas J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berg Oskar M $501,000
Closed Berg Oskar M $80,000
Closed Berg Oskar M $560,000
Closed Berg Oskar M $412,000
Closed Berg Oskar $149,937
Closed Berg Oskar M $417,000
Previous Owner Amato Thomas J $350,000
Previous Owner Amato Thomas J $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Sold $630,000 +5.2% $226 / Sq Ft
03/21/2014 03/21/14 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2014 03/19/14 For Sale $599,000 -- $215 / 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 $20,403 $75,124 $13,740 $61,384
2023 $20,403 $79,000 $13,740 $65,260
2022 $20,403 $63,570 $12,023 $51,547
2021 $19,649 $63,182 $12,022 $51,160
2020 $19,199 $63,182 $12,022 $51,160
2019 $18,555 $59,772 $10,877 $48,895
2018 $17,566 $59,772 $10,877 $48,895
2017 $19,623 $67,010 $10,877 $56,133
2016 $16,373 $50,896 $9,160 $41,736
2015 $18,568 $58,753 $9,160 $49,593
2014 $17,008 $58,753 $9,160 $49,593
2013 $16,647 $59,000 $9,160 $49,840
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08561838

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-318-003-0000