$900,000
SOLD OCT 3, 2023

947 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,763 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$326 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Thatcher Woods Glen

About This Home

As of October 2023

Magnificent Tudor is the perfect blend of glamour, smart updates and classic charm! Formal living room with beautiful fireplace and huge bay window facing Thatcher Woods, 4 seasons of stunning views. French doors open to large, sunny office. Updated eat in kitchen features high end appliances, large island with seating, and storage to spare. Massive first floor family room with plenty of space for dining, entertaining and lounging by the fire opens to gracious side porch and brick patio plus additional jumbo-sized screened porch. Second floor offers 3 well appointed bedrooms, open landing is another bonus area flooded with natural light, 2 updated full bathrooms including enormous primary suite with soaring ceilings, fireplace, large walk in closet, en-suite bath with double vanity, soaking tub, and separate walk in shower. French doors open to gigantic private deck with treetop views, a beautiful place to recharge in nature! Finished basement, extra large fenced yard, and prime walk to Metra location make this move in ready stunner an ideal place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cullerton

Compass License #475163053 Listed on: 07/22/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jan Raspatello

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475138184

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,639

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x228
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,763 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,639

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tudor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1928
  • 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): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2763
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Office, Sitting Room, Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Roof Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 899900
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.1
  • Parking Features: Side Apron
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 6.1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • 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

  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2576
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X228
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18638.56
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Lehne Joseph and Lehne Margaret
Bought by
Lehne Family Revocable Trust and Lehne
Current Estimated Value
$993,877

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2023
Closed on
Sep 26, 2023
Sold by
Gass Christopher and Gass Emily
Bought by
Lehne Joseph and Lehne Margaret
Seller's Agent
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jan Raspatello
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.01%
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2016
Sold by
Gass Chris and Gass Emily
Bought by
Gass Christopher and Gass Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$501,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2014
Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Carona Inv Llc
Bought by
Lynch James and Gass Emily
Seller's Agent
Waldemar Smolinski
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$678,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-1.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.65%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Guhlstorf Scott W
Bought by
Corona Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2000
Sold by
Bigford Thomas B and Bigford Anne Q
Bought by
Guhlstorf Scott W and Guhlstorf Kelly K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
8.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $900,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ravenswood Title Company Llc
Warranty Deed $678,000 --
Warranty Deed $678,000 --
Warranty Deed $678,000 --
Sheriffs Deed $324,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $105,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $468,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $105,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $501,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $784,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $780,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $43,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $448,690 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $360,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $337,500 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $284,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Sold $900,000 0.0% $326 / Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2023 07/22/23 For Sale $899,900 +32.7% $326 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 Sold $678,000 -1.6% $245 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2014 05/30/14 For Sale $689,000 -- $249 / 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 $20,781 $75,909 $13,465 $62,444
2023 $19,354 $75,909 $13,465 $62,444
2022 $19,354 $59,933 $11,782 $48,151
2021 $18,639 $59,933 $11,782 $48,151
2020 $18,212 $59,933 $11,782 $48,151
2019 $19,572 $63,047 $10,659 $52,388
2018 $18,529 $63,047 $10,659 $52,388
2017 $18,462 $63,047 $10,659 $52,388
2016 $19,043 $59,196 $8,976 $50,220
2015 $18,708 $59,196 $8,976 $50,220
2014 $17,136 $59,196 $8,976 $50,220
2013 $19,905 $73,177 $8,976 $64,201
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11838463

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-02-404-001-0000