NOT LISTED FOR SALE

918 William St River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $994,000 - $1,215,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,622 Sq Ft
$409/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2023

Last sale price $1,010,000 $385 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,399/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

Picture-perfect center entrance Colonial on one of the loveliest blocks in River Forest! This classic home has been meticulously cared for and thoughtfully updated. The spacious Living Room features crown molding and a fireplace. A separate Dining Room is the perfect spot for more formal occasions. The inviting first-floor Family Room beckons with built-in bookcases and a view of the lovely backyard, featuring an outdoor kitchen with gas grill, firepit, and paver patio. The Sunroom also has a view of the backyard, along with a sunny spot for informal gatherings. The eat-in Kitchen has been updated with new appliances, countertops, and backsplash. The second floor features four large bedrooms, including a Primary suite with a spacious bathroom, double sinks, soaking tub, separate shower, and tons of closet space. The second bedroom has a very cool cathedral ceiling with beams. The hall bathroom has also been recently renovated. Two more good-sized bedrooms complete the picture. The lower level features a Rec Room, Laundry Room, and additional storage. The home has a newer roof (2017), a new garage (2016), a sprinkler system, foam insulating and air sealing in the attic, and professional-grade wifi and office ethernet. Concordia University day care and preschool is one block away. Truly a lovely, well-cared for home that checks every box!

Last Listed By

Monica Klinke

Baird & Warner License #475134501 Listed on: 05/15/2023

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 9,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 188
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,622 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,404

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2622
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Sun Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • List Price: 959900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Side Drive
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2158
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 188
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17404.42
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2023
Closed on
May 30, 2023
Sold by
Digman Alissa
Bought by
Kuller Charles and Kuller Erin
Seller's Agent
Monica Klinke
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Kaitlin Mullen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$959,900
Sold Price
$1,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,100
5.22%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$1,072,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 3, 2014
Sold by
Baird Pepper Anibal A and Baird Pepper Ann
Bought by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company and Trust #8002364657
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Wojack & Anne Ferri
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Patricia McGowan
Baird & Warner
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$652,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-3.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
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
Kuller Charles $1,010,000 None Listed On Document
Digman Alissa -- Chicago Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company $652,500 Baird & Warner Title Service
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Co $620,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Co $80,500
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Co $523,250
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $417,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $417,000
Previous Owner Chicago Title Land Trust Company $170,184
Previous Owner Pepper Anibal A $386,000
Previous Owner Pepper Anibal A $15,000
Previous Owner Pepper Anibal A $322,700
Previous Owner Pepper Anibal A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $1,010,000 +5.2% $385 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2023 05/15/23 For Sale $959,900 +47.1% $366 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Sold $652,500 -3.9% $249 / Sq Ft
04/10/2014 04/10/14 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 For Sale $679,000 -- $259 / 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 $17,459 $83,000 $11,280 $71,720
2023 $17,459 $83,000 $11,280 $71,720
2022 $17,459 $58,312 $9,870 $48,442
2021 $17,404 $59,295 $9,870 $49,425
2020 $17,075 $59,295 $9,870 $49,425
2019 $16,843 $57,686 $8,930 $48,756
2018 $15,943 $57,686 $8,930 $48,756
2017 $15,904 $57,686 $8,930 $48,756
2016 $15,390 $50,337 $7,520 $42,817
2015 $16,854 $55,953 $7,520 $48,433
2014 $16,409 $61,086 $7,520 $53,566
2013 $14,948 $57,487 $9,400 $48,087
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11783803

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-409-020-0000