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Sold on 06/11/2013
Melisande Van Liedekerke of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
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1518 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$890,000

Last sold 06/11/2013 after 217 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

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About 1518 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1936
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.33 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Storybook living 25 mins from Chicago. Nestled on deep, wooded lot this gorgeous stone home exudes old world charm w/many modern amenities. Dramatic sun-filled, open rms & rich character offer the perfect space for living & entertaining. LR: vaulted, carved beam ceiling, grand wndw overlooking front grdn, dbl french drs. floor-ceiling stone WB/FP. Stone, onyx & artisan tile BAs. Lovely landscaped 1/3-acre. Must see!
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Listing Agent - Melisande Van Liedekerke
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08215090 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 8215090
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.3271
Property Tax $ 20316.88
Year Built 1936
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bath Desc Separate Shower
# Half Baths 1
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 11
Flooring Hardwood
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 3
Exterior
Roof Slate
Construction Stone
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
Other Equipment Security System
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District 90
High School OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
Middle School District 90
Middle School ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
High School District 200
APN 15011020310000
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  • Sep 2013
    Public Records
  • Sep 16, 2013 Sold
    $890,000
  • Sep 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08215090
  • Sep 13, 2013 Sold
    $890,000 (-8.2%)
  • Nov 6, 2012 Listed
    $969,000 (-7.7%)
  • Nov 2012
    mls logo MLS # 08175860
  • Nov 1, 2012 Cancelled
    —
  • Oct 8, 2012 Listed
    $1,050,000 (+20.7%)
  • Feb 2005
    Public Records
  • Feb 3, 2005 Sold
    $870,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $19,559 -3.2%
    $74,761 +13.25%
  • 2022
    $20,214 +3.7%
    $66,017
  • 2021
    $19,495 -8.6%
    $66,017 -9.91%
  • 2020
    $21,325 +8.6%
    $73,280 +9.91%
  • 2019
    $19,633 +5.6%
    $66,671
  • 2018
    $18,584 -3.6%
    $66,671 -3.66%
  • 2017
    $19,277 +15.4%
    $69,206 +27.16%
  • 2016
    $16,705 -4.1%
    $54,424 -5.7%
  • 2015
    $17,411 -6.2%
    $57,715
  • 2014
    $18,569 -8.5%
    —
  • 2013
    $20,298
    —
  • 1518 Forest Ave
    $890K
  • River Forest
    —
  • 60305
    $399K +2% y/y
  • River Forest
    $399K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1522 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,292,000 6/4 4,623 0.01
1512 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $962,000 4/2 2,549 0.02
1524 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,491,000 5/4 5,426 0.02
1526 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $2,161,000 6/6 5,297 0.03
1506 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,406,000 4/3 3,499 0.03
1502 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,353,000 4/3 3,572 0.04
1530 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $706,000 3/2 1,232 0.04
1503 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,033,000 4/2 2,149 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Willard Elementary School
public Grades PK, K-4
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Roosevelt School
public Grades 5-8
River Forest School District 90
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