NOT LISTED FOR SALE

900 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $688,832 - $767,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2014

Last sale price $445,000 $247 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,282/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2014

Corner brick cape cod - Breezeway & newer 2 car garage with attic area. Refinished oak floors in LR, DR & 1st floor front bedroom. Galley kitchen with breakfast nook & BI appliances. 2nd flr master bedroom and private bath, 2 closets and more storage on landing. Wood-burning fireplaces in LR & large LL rec rm. Commode in basement. Furnace new in 2013, hwh new in 2009. Fenced yard, deck ideal for fun in the sun.

Last Listed By

Jolyn Crawford

Exit Strategy Realty License #475093144 Listed on: 03/10/2014

Exit Strategy Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,468

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Theater
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Breezeway

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,468

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Cape Cod
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1939
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Media Room, Screened Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 24X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Media Rm, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Screened Porch, Dimensions: 12X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Other, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1800
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Other, Windows: None

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stone
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Breezeway
  • Exposure: S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street
  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

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: 49 X 177 X 50 X 177
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15013130110000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 12943

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
May 20, 2014
Sold by
Panovich Jill
Bought by
Cibula Kevin Charles and Cibula Alicia A
Seller's Agent
Jolyn Crawford
Exit Strategy Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Cibula
Compass
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-7.1%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$728,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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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
Cibula Kevin Charles $445,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cibula Kevin Charles $109,800
Open Cibula Kevin Charles $398,000
Closed Cibula Kevin Charles $417,000
Closed Cibula Kevin Charles $417,000
Closed Cibula Kevin Charles $417,000
Previous Owner Panovich Jill $270,075
Previous Owner Panovich Jill $265,000
Previous Owner Panovich Jill Z $75,000
Previous Owner Panovich Jill $25,000
Previous Owner Panovich Jill $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2014 05/20/14 Sold $445,000 -7.1% $247 / Sq Ft
03/18/2014 03/18/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $479,000 -- $266 / 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 $14,468 $58,000 $10,589 $47,411
2023 $14,468 $58,000 $10,589 $47,411
2022 $14,468 $48,223 $9,265 $38,958
2021 $13,961 $48,222 $9,265 $38,957
2020 $13,711 $48,222 $9,265 $38,957
2019 $12,361 $43,246 $8,382 $34,864
2018 $11,700 $43,246 $8,382 $34,864
2017 $11,675 $43,246 $8,382 $34,864
2016 $12,683 $41,923 $7,059 $34,864
2015 $13,448 $45,176 $7,059 $38,117
2014 $13,966 $50,815 $7,059 $43,756
2013 $12,695 $47,624 $7,059 $40,565
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08555613

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-313-011-0000