NOT LISTED FOR SALE

937 Park Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $1,126,981 - $1,327,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2014

Last sale price $763,750 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,884/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2014

Classic Colonial! Over 3,000 sq ft! Open the door to a stunning 2-story slate foyer! 4 generous bedrooms with ample closets + 2 baths on the 2nd floor. Large 5th bedroom with tandem & full bath in the finished Basement. Custom Kitchen is a must see! Opens to the Family Room & large/private yard through the screened-in porch. Zoned HVAC. Attached heated garage. Click VIRTUAL TOUR link to see FLOOR PLANS & many PICS!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649 Listed on: 06/04/2014

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Aver

RE/MAX United License #471012267

RE/MAX United

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 184
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Colonial

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,492

Year Built

Built in 1967

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: 1967
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 3000
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Walk In Closet
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Other
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bathroom: Full

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 775000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

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: 0.2112
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 184
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16491.77
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2014
Closed on
Jul 17, 2014
Sold by
Christian Frank R
Bought by
Sterk Ethan and Sterk Anna
Seller's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Gary Aver
RE/MAX United
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$763,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,250
-1.45%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,215,995

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$452,245
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$611,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2014
Sold by
Christian Elizabeth N and Christian Frank R
Bought by
Christian Frank R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2009
Sold by
Shaker Elizabeth Anne
Bought by
Christian Frank R and Christian Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Sterk Ethan $764,000 Prairie Title
Christian Frank R -- None Available
Christian Frank R $685,000 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sterk Ethan $535,000
Closed Sterk Ethan $600,000
Closed Sterk Ethan $611,000
Previous Owner Christian Frank R $385,000
Previous Owner Christian Frank R $350,000
Previous Owner Christian Frank R $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Sold $763,750 -1.5% $255 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2014 06/04/14 For Sale $775,000 -- $258 / 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 $24,693 $85,453 $11,040 $74,413
2023 $24,693 $85,453 $11,040 $74,413
2022 $24,693 $79,887 $22,540 $57,347
2021 $23,808 $79,886 $22,540 $57,346
2020 $23,332 $79,886 $22,540 $57,346
2019 $18,997 $64,622 $20,470 $44,152
2018 $17,982 $64,622 $20,470 $44,152
2017 $17,935 $64,622 $20,470 $44,152
2016 $17,080 $55,591 $17,020 $38,571
2015 $16,739 $55,591 $17,020 $38,571
2014 $15,762 $57,018 $17,020 $39,998
2013 $16,187 $60,000 $17,020 $42,980
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 08634998

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-315-023-0000