$678,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2014

947 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,763 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Thatcher Woods Glen

About This Home

As of October 2023

FRESHLY REMODELED TUDOR ON 50X228 LOT W/2.1-CAR REFURBISHED GARAGE, FEATURES BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN W/NEW HIGH-END SS APPLIANCES, 3 UPDATED BATHS, 3 FIREPLACES, FINISHED BSMT W/NEW DRAIN TILES, HUGE FAM. ROOM-DINING ROOM COMBO, AWESOME MSTR BDRM SUITE W/FIREPLACE, VAULTED CEILINGS, ROOF DECK & BATH W/SLATE TILES, DUAL SINKS & SEPARATE SHOWER, REFINISHED HW FLOORS, SUN ROOM, PLAY SET & HUGE YARD. READY FOR A FAST CLOSE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Waldemar Smolinski

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475103961 Listed on: 05/30/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Navigato

Compass License #475134714

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,354

Year Built

  • 1928

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,354

Year Built

1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Style Of House: Tudor
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1928
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 21X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 21X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Sitting Room, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21X19, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 20X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2763
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 23X21, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Roof Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Exposure: W (West)
  • Acreage: 0.2576

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Side Apron
  • Number Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2.1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • 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, 2+ Sep Heating Systems

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Junior High Dist: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X228
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 15024040010000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 19350.76

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$999,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,902
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$788,011
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$211,891

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
3.62%
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
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
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Closed $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 $19,354 $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: MRD08629828

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-02-404-001-0000