NOT LISTED FOR SALE

838 River Forest Ct Bensenville, IL 60106

Bensenville Area

Estimated Value: $424,219

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,579 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 10, 2021

Last sale price $342,000 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,004 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Open Floorplan
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • Partially Carpeted

About This Home

As of September 2021

Long time owner hates to leave! Now's your chance to own this lovingly cared for split level home in sought-after Brentwood Subdivision and close to both the River Forest Country Club and Redmond Park. The brick and cedar house features 3 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths, an ample lower level family room with a brick wood burning fireplace, brand new windows and sliding door, 5 month old washer/dryer, an oversized attached garage, and a bi-level deck great for grilling and entertaining in the summertime!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniella Sanchez

Baird & Warner License #475181083 Listed on: 07/12/2021

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosa Bueno

United Real Estate - Chicago License #475133310

United Real Estate - Chicago
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x138
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,579 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Carpeted

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Tioga Elementary School
  • Blackhawk Middle School
  • Fenton High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,547

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Some Carpeting, Some Wood Floors, Dining Combo, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 1579
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2860
  • Basement Description: Finished,Crawl
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Above grade total sqft-- 1579 sqft. Below grade/lower level sqft -- 1281 sqft. TOTAL finished sqft-- 2860 sqft.
  • Total Sq Ft: 2860
  • Bedroom 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • MRD_MBB: Double Sink
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X15
  • Bedroom 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Flooring: Vinyl
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • DirectionFaces: East
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tioga Elementary School
  • High School: Fenton High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Blackhawk Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X138
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8547.36
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$424,219

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2021
Closed on
Sep 10, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Daniella Sanchez
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Rosa Bueno
United Real Estate - Chicago
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$342,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
0.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%
Original Mortgage
$205,200
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title
$342,000 First American Title
$275,000 --
$197,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $205,200
Previous Owner $257,400
Previous Owner $255,000
Previous Owner $252,000
Previous Owner $239,000
Previous Owner $190,000
Previous Owner $145,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $155,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $342,000 +0.6% $217 / Sq Ft
07/27/2021 07/27/21 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 For Sale $339,900 -- $215 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $8,011 $127,512 $43,371 $84,141
2023 $8,305 $117,220 $39,870 $77,350
2022 $9,291 $108,140 $37,080 $71,060
2021 $8,813 $103,580 $35,520 $68,060
2020 $8,547 $99,210 $34,020 $65,190
2019 $8,060 $95,390 $32,710 $62,680
2018 $7,540 $88,190 $32,710 $55,480
2017 $7,295 $84,280 $31,260 $53,020
2016 $7,009 $77,810 $28,860 $48,950
2015 $6,805 $71,880 $26,660 $45,220
2014 $6,643 $69,790 $27,500 $42,290
2013 $6,582 $71,210 $28,060 $43,150
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11153137

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-24-404-041

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