NOT LISTED FOR SALE

918 Jackson Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,250,000 - $1,509,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,400 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2022

Last sale price $1,200,000 $353 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,066/month

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Heated Floors
  • Recreation Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Centennial Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

UPSCALE ELEGANCE AND SOPHISTICATED MEDITERRANEAN STYLE IS WHAT YOU GET IN THIS STUNNING HOME IN THE HEART OF RIVER FOREST! ENTER INTO AN ARTFULLY BLENDED FOYER WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, EXPANSIVE ARCHWAYS, PALLADIUM WINDOWS, AND BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED MILLWORK. DESIGNER INSPIRED GOURMET CUSTOM KITCHEN OUTLINED BY WALLS OF WINDOWS, HERRINGBONE TILE BACKSPLASH, HIGH-END STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, AND A STUNNING OVERSIZED ACCENT WOOD BLOCK ISLAND WITH BOTH THE SPACIOUS FORMAL DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN HEATED TERRACOTTA FLOORS AND DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS THAT OPEN INTO THE BEAUTIFULLY BRICK PAVED PATIO AND DRIVEWAY. WALK UP THE IRON SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO THE 4 GENEROUS SIZE BEDROOMS INCLUDING A PRIMARY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATHROOM WITH DUAL VANITY, LARGE SOAKING TUB, STEAM SHOWER AND PRIVATE BALCONY OVERLOOKING THE BACKYARD. 2nd STAIRCASE THROUGH THE GORGEOUS ENCLOSED ATRIUM WITH CUSTOM SKYLIGHTS. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED STEPS FROM THE HIGHLY RANKED ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL, RIVER FOREST LIBRARY, CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AND RIVER FOREST TENNIS CLUB. MINUTES FROM KEYSTONE PARK AND THE DEPOT (PARK DISTRICT PROGRAM LOCATION), RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY CENTER, NATURE CENTER, THATCHER WOODS FOREST PRESERVE, HIKING/TRAILS, DOWNTOWN OAK PARK, AND THE METRA/CTA TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Kardosh

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166467 Listed on: 09/21/2021

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Robin Phelps

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154106

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Sersen

Redfin Corporation License #475175228

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,381

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 9,165 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 184
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,381

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 0000
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Includes Accessories, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • LivingArea: 3400
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Fan-Whole House, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bathroom: Full

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Patio, Roof Deck, Brick Paver Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Brick,Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric, Radiant, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Low flow commode

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2104
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 184
  • 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: 16380.92
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2013
Closed on
Feb 25, 2014
Sold by
Vanliedekerke Melisande F
Bought by
Waters Thaddeus P and Mandujano Alicia
Seller's Agent
Melisande Van Liedekerke
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Morris
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$1,377,498

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$257,498
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.76%
Original Mortgage
$1,007,888
Outstanding Balance
$758,143
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$619,355

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2005
Sold by
Liedtke Joseph W and Liedtke Jennifer
Bought by
Vanliedekerke Melisande

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,250
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2004
Sold by
Cosmopolitan Bank & Trust
Bought by
Jackson Sangamon Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,950,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1998
Sold by
Rothgeb David and Rothgeb Barbara
Bought by
Liedtke Joseph W and Liedtke Jennifer S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
7.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1997
Sold by
Mcculloch Brian P and Mcculloch Suzanne
Bought by
Rothgeb David and Rothgeb Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$433,500
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
Waters Thaddeus P $1,120,000 Prairie Title Services
Vanliedekerke Melisande $825,000 Prairie Title
Jackson Sangamon Llc $2,330,000 --
Liedtke Joseph W $530,000 --
Rothgeb David $510,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Waters Thaddeus P $1,007,888
Previous Owner Vanliedekerke Melisande $536,250
Previous Owner Jackson Sangamon Llc $1,950,000
Previous Owner Liedtke Joseph W $424,000
Previous Owner Rothgeb David $433,500
Closed Vanliedekerke Melisande $82,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $353 / Sq Ft
02/26/2022 02/26/22 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2021 09/21/21 For Sale $1,200,000 +7.1% $353 / Sq Ft
02/25/2014 02/25/14 Sold $1,120,000 -6.7% $329 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/16/2014 01/16/14 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2013 12/10/13 For Sale $1,200,000 0.0% $353 / Sq Ft
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2013 11/12/13 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $353 / 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
2025 $22,444 $81,985 $10,996 $70,989
2024 $22,444 $81,985 $10,996 $70,989
2023 $17,305 $119,000 $10,996 $108,004
2022 $17,305 $57,010 $22,449 $34,561
2021 $16,694 $57,010 $22,449 $34,561
2020 $16,381 $57,010 $22,449 $34,561
2019 $19,063 $64,836 $20,387 $44,449
2018 $19,562 $70,000 $20,387 $49,613
2017 $27,884 $98,598 $20,387 $78,211
2016 $18,872 $61,161 $16,951 $44,210
2015 $18,500 $61,161 $16,951 $44,210
2014 $18,180 $65,369 $16,951 $48,418
2013 $13,521 $50,551 $9,163 $41,388
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11225706

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-407-016-0000