NOT LISTED FOR SALE

937 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,587,385 - $1,754,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,552 Sq Ft
$375/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2021

Last sale price $1,400,000 $308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,813/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Heated Floors
  • Mature Trees
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2021

This Frank Lloyd Wright inspired prairie styled home is perched on a huge beautifully landscaped River Forest lot. Serene outside, spectacular in size & style inside. This 5 BR, 4.5 BA home is perfect for today's lifestyles with space for everyone to do their own thing plus large open rooms to enjoy time together. This is an entertainer's dream home. Completely rebuilt in 1999, the home is thoughtfully designed in a contemporary, organic style emphasizing space, light and flow to seamlessly blend indoor living with the nature outdoors. Special features include 1st Floor in-law suite, sound proof home office or playroom, high end appliances, screened-in porch, double-sided fireplace, invisible dog fence, sprinkler system, efficient 3 zoned HVAC, whole house generator, attached garage leading to large mudroom and laundry room and more. All this in a wonderful neighborhood in the heart of River Forest close to award winning schools, shopping, dining and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Grimes

Engel & Voelkers Chicago License #475155715 Listed on: 08/06/2021

Engel & Voelkers Chicago

Co-Listed By

Susan Canepa

Compass License #475170625

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael O'Neill

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471014865

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 282 x 84 x 228
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Prairie Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,552 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Pool

  • Spa

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Humidifier
  • Multiple Water Heaters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,884

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 1999

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary, Prairie
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 1999
  • Rebuilt Year: 1999
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 1999

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
  • LivingArea: 4552
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Multiple Water Heaters
  • Room Type: Office, Sitting Room, Bedroom 5, Screened Porch, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Pantry, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Hot Tub
  • List Price: 1475000
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Wooded, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,EIFS (e.g. Dryvit).

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Heated
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3417
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 X 282 X 84 X 228
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 31883.71
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2022
Sold by
Novelle Nicholas A and Novelle Kathryn P
Bought by
O'Neill Daniel B
Total Days on Market
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,706,096

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2021
Closed on
Oct 12, 2021
Sold by
Novelle Nicholas A and Novelle Kathryn P
Bought by
O'Neill Daniel B
Seller's Agent
Lisa Grimes
Engel & Voelkers Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Michael O'Neill
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-5.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
2.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1996
Sold by
Novelle Nicholas A and Novelle Kathryn P
Bought by
Novelle Nicholas A and Novelle Kathryn P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1994
Sold by
Williams Frances C
Bought by
Novelle Nicholas A and Novelle Kathryn P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,400
Interest Rate
7%
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
O'Neill Daniel B -- --
O'Neill Daniel B -- --
Novelle Nicholas A -- --
Novelle Nicholas A $238,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner O'Neill Daniel B $1,120,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $510,400
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $467,500
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $523,600
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $50,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $599,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $60,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $600,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $560,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $194,000
Previous Owner Novelle Nicholas A $190,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/12/2021 10/12/21 Sold $1,400,000 -5.1% $308 / Sq Ft
09/03/2021 09/03/21 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2021 08/06/21 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $324 / 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 $33,106 $121,966 $17,862 $104,104
2023 $33,106 $131,000 $17,862 $113,138
2022 $33,106 $102,520 $15,629 $86,891
2021 $30,847 $102,519 $15,629 $86,890
2020 $30,210 $102,519 $15,629 $86,890
2019 $31,884 $106,135 $14,140 $91,995
2018 $30,182 $106,135 $14,140 $91,995
2017 $30,091 $106,135 $14,140 $91,995
2016 $30,587 $97,578 $11,908 $85,670
2015 $30,009 $97,578 $11,908 $85,670
2014 $27,503 $97,578 $11,908 $85,670
2013 $25,737 $93,844 $11,908 $81,936
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11181439

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-313-014-0000