$303,089
SOLD FEB 20, 2026

8916 Cherry Ave River Grove, IL 60171

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,091 Sq Ft
1951 Built

Recently Sold

$278 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • River Grove School Rated 9+
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of February 2026

Take a look at this solid brick ranch set on an extra-deep 37' x 186' lot. The main level features two bedrooms, a spacious living/dining room combo, an eat-in kitchen, and a bright family room addition overlooking the oversized yard. Beautiful hardwood floors are waiting to be uncovered beneath the main-level carpet. The finished basement extends your living space with a third bedroom, a bathroom, and a generous family/recreation room. You'll also appreciate the large separate laundry/work room for added convenience. A full cement driveway leads to an enormous garage with a 7' door-perfect for multiple vehicles, hobbies, or storage. The backyard offers plenty of room for outdoor activities and entertaining. With a little updating, this home has the potential to become something truly special. This home is sold in "as is" condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Bjorvik

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471010696 Listed on: 12/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Josephine Ceglarek

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475131687

Last Buyer's Agent

Sylwia Zabiegly

Century 21 Circle License #475204267

Century 21 Circle

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,877

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 37 x 186

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,091 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • River Grove Elementary School
  • East Leyden High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,877

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1091
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard
  • 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

  • Elementary School: River Grove Elementary School
  • High School: East Leyden High School
  • Middle/Junior School: River Grove Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 37 x 186
  • 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: 8876.92
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2026
Sold by
Land Trust Company and Trust Number 487
Bought by
Fragakis Cecelia
Seller's Agent
Lynn Bjorvik
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sylwia Zabiegly
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$319,900
Sold Price
$303,089
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,811
-5.26%
Views
202

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.92%
Original Mortgage
$282,000
Outstanding Balance
$282,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$19,614
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $303,500 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $282,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Sold $303,089 -0.6% $278 / Sq Ft
01/10/2026 01/10/26 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2026 01/04/26 Price Changed $305,000 -4.7% $280 / Sq Ft
12/01/2025 12/01/25 For Sale $319,900 -- $293 / 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 $8,408 $29,001 $8,813 $20,188
2024 $8,408 $26,001 $7,403 $18,598
2023 $8,242 $26,001 $7,403 $18,598
2022 $8,242 $26,001 $7,403 $18,598
2021 $6,995 $18,604 $5,287 $13,317
2020 $6,645 $18,604 $5,287 $13,317
2019 $6,606 $21,070 $5,287 $15,783
2018 $7,397 $21,324 $4,582 $16,742
2017 $7,308 $21,324 $4,582 $16,742
2016 $6,472 $21,324 $4,582 $16,742
2015 $4,973 $19,869 $4,053 $15,816
2014 $4,956 $19,869 $4,053 $15,816
2013 $4,724 $19,869 $4,053 $15,816
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12523177

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-27-221-053-0000

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