$815,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2026

904 Forest Ave Deerfield, IL 60015

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,522 Sq Ft
1922 Built

Recently Sold

$323 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walden Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2026

This Cherished Vintage Treasure has been lovingly updated for today's lifestyle. Love a gracious setting? Look no further! Set on almost 1/2 acre backing up to Maplewood park in a most convenient in-town location. This charming home features large spacious rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, updated kitchen, stunning family room and 1st floor primary suite. Three additional bedrooms and updated hall bath complete the 1st floor. The second floor offers a 5th bedroom, full bath and loft that would make the perfect sitting room, office or play room and access to large attic. The full basement features a large knotty pine recreation room complete with bar giving you a feeling your in the North Woods. Tons of additional storage and space available. From the moment you arrive you will be charmed by the large front porch the perfect place to sip lemonade and relax. The backyard is delightful, shaded by towering trees the deck is the perfect place for summer entertaining. The views will delight you year-round. Great home in a wonderful location offering some of the finest schools in Illinois.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Honore Frumentino

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471002453 Listed on: 09/30/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Caras

Magellan Marketing Group LLC License #475155989

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,682

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 99 x 197
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,522 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Paneling
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Walden Elementary School
  • Alan B Shepard Middle School
  • Deerfield High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,682

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Paneling
  • LivingArea: 2522
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Sitting Room, Enclosed Porch, Eating Area
  • Window Features: Screens, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Walden Elementary School
  • High School: Deerfield
  • Middle/Junior School: Alan B Shepard Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 197
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16682
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Dec 23, 2025
Sold by
Spalding Kim K and Kim K Spaulding Trust
Bought by
Creamer Patrick and Creamer Emily
Seller's Agent
Honore Frumentino
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Caras
Magellan Marketing Group LLC
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2%
Views
132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.95%
Original Mortgage
$652,000
Outstanding Balance
$651,378
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2010
Sold by
Spalding Dean C and Spalding Kim K
Bought by
Spalding Kim K and Kim K Spalding Trust
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $815,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $652,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/07/2026 01/07/26 Sold $815,000 +2.0% $323 / Sq Ft
11/03/2025 11/03/25 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2025 10/25/25 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $317 / Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $317 / 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
2024 $16,308 $188,796 $79,058 $109,738
2023 $16,554 $181,186 $75,871 $105,315
2022 $16,554 $180,623 $81,494 $99,129
2021 $15,617 $174,145 $78,571 $95,574
2020 $15,020 $174,511 $78,736 $95,775
2019 $14,676 $174,214 $78,602 $95,612
2018 $13,056 $161,879 $82,561 $79,318
2017 $12,951 $161,363 $82,298 $79,065
2016 $12,592 $155,261 $79,186 $76,075
2015 $12,322 $145,881 $74,402 $71,479
2014 $11,524 $134,962 $74,934 $60,028
2012 $11,246 $133,771 $74,273 $59,498
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12484210

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-29-418-016

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