NOT LISTED FOR SALE

945 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated Value: $668,000 - $729,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,336 Sq Ft
$520/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2019

Last sale price $500,000 $374 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,722/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of July 2019

Picture perfect ranch on stunning Keystone Ave! Move right into this impeccably maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home that features an open floor plan, bright and beautiful kitchen with breakfast bar and eat-in dining. Numerous updates including finished basement remodeled 2014 with full bath, 2018 sump pump window well drains and US Waterproofing, brand new roof going on May 2019, new patio, driveway and sidewalks 2018, new windows 2017. Enjoy beautiful, lush landscaped front and back yards in time for summer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cullerton

Compass License #475163053 Listed on: 05/13/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Tagger O'Brien

P.M. Walsh & Co. License #471011207

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,385

Year Built

  • 1958

Lot Details

  • 9,583

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Recreation Room
  • Patio
  • Corner Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,385

Year Built

1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1958
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1958

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Half
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X8, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Stone, Windows: Blinds
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
  • Additional Rooms: Recreation Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Plantation Shutters
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Recreation Rm, Dimensions: 20X20, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: Blinds
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • Acreage: 0.2298

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • Middle School: Roosevelt School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70X117X185
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15013130120000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10919.94

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2022
Sold by
Walsh Brian J
Bought by
Walsh Brian J and Brian J Walsh Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$695,318

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2019
Closed on
Jun 11, 2019
Sold by
Minnis Michael and Minnis Laura
Bought by
Walsh Brian J
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tagger O'Brien
P.M. Walsh & Co.
List Price
$509,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2012
Sold by
Elliott William and Elliott Elizabeth
Bought by
Minnis Michael and Minnis Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$365,493
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Donaghue Kevin C and Donaghue Wendy P
Bought by
Elliott William and Elliott Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2002
Sold by
Finneran Frank K
Bought by
Donaghue Kevin C and Donaghue Wendy P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1997
Sold by
Finneran Frank K
Bought by
Finneran Frank K and Finneran Lenore B
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walsh Brian J -- None Listed On Document
Walsh Brian J $500,000 Prairie Title
Minnis Michael $375,000 First American
Elliott William $513,000 Multiple
Donaghue Kevin C -- --
Finneran Frank K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Minnis Michael C $140,000
Previous Owner Minnis Michael $64,250
Previous Owner Minnis Michael $349,600
Previous Owner Minnis Michael $365,493
Previous Owner Elliott William J $53,549
Previous Owner Elliott William J $69,322
Previous Owner Elliott William $412,000
Previous Owner Donaghue Kevin C $440,000
Previous Owner Donaghue Kevin C $50,000
Previous Owner Donaghue Kevin C $50,000
Previous Owner Donaghue Kevin C $256,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Sold $500,000 -1.8% $374 / Sq Ft
05/28/2019 05/28/19 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Sale $509,000 -- $381 / 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 $12,385 $53,000 $12,012 $40,988
2023 $12,385 $53,000 $12,012 $40,988
2022 $12,385 $41,774 $10,511 $31,263
2021 $11,955 $41,772 $10,510 $31,262
2020 $12,933 $45,662 $10,510 $35,152
2019 $11,560 $40,666 $9,509 $31,157
2018 $10,942 $40,666 $9,509 $31,157
2017 $10,920 $40,666 $9,509 $31,157
2016 $11,297 $37,614 $8,008 $29,606
2015 $11,058 $37,614 $8,008 $29,606
2014 $10,145 $37,614 $8,008 $29,606
2013 $10,681 $40,486 $8,008 $32,478
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10377767

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-313-012-0000