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$699,500
● House - Off Market

505 River Oaks Drive

River Forest, IL 60305
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
2,149 Ft²
$747,788
RealtyHop Estimate
4.00%
Since Oct 1, 2022
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

Enjoy living all on one level! This exceptional Mid Century custom ranch home is located on an 85 foot wide lot only 3 blocks from the Metra station in an enclave of retro Martin Braun designed homes which includes the historic Waller Gates. The eat-in kitchen features granite counters, cherry cabinetry, stainless steel Bosch and LG appliances, wine fridge, island with loads of cabinets and counter space. Extensive interior renovation has been done including hardwood floors, interior doors & trim, fixtures, electric, plumbing, many custom Marvin windows and more! This open flowing floorplan is made for entertaining. Dramatic high ceiling in the large and open living and dining room. Beautiful wood burning fireplace. The master suite has three custom closets and a large master bath with separate shower/whirlpool and double sinks. Big yard and patio, perfect for the gardening enthusiast. Attached garage. Third bedroom currently used as family room/office. Location is steps away from the beautiful forest preserve and Des Plaines River trails. Owner is a licensed Illinois real estate broker.
Unit Size
2,149 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$335
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,221
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1950

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Last updated: 3 years ago (MRED MLS #11395812)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 6, 2022 Sold
Sold
May 14, 2022 Listed by RE/MAX In The Village $719,000
Listed by RE/MAX In The Village
Nov 5, 2019 No longer available -
No longer available
Sep 18, 2019 Price Decreased $675,000
↓ $25K (3.6%)
Price Decreased
Aug 19, 2019 Listed $700,000
Listed
Palm Springs meets River Forest in this exceptional example of Mid Century Cool one-level living. This custom 1951 ranch is located only 3 blocks from the Metra station in an enclave of retro Martin Braun designed homes which includes the historic Waller Gates. Braun's original style has been transported to the millennium by the current owner with an extensive renovation which included kitchen, baths, flooring, interior doors & trim, fixtures, electric, plumbing, HVAC & more! This open flowing floorplan is made for entertaining. The living room boasts soaring ceilings and a beautiful woodburning fireplace. The master suite has three custom closets and a large master bath with separate shower/whirlpool and double sinks. There's a big yard and patio, perfect for the gardening enthusiast. Attached garage. Third bedroom currently used as family room/office. Owner is a licensed Illinois real estate broker.

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Effective Year Built: 1950
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 11
  • Exterior Walls Type: 24
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11,475
  • Total Building Area: 1,849
  • Gross Building Area: 1,849
  • Building Area: 1,849
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,849
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BRAUNS RIVER OAKS
  • Land Acres: 0000000263
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2-04
  • Legal Description 1: MARTIN H (BRAUNS)(RIVER)(OAKS) RESUB OF PT OF LTS1-5 IN SUB OF AUVERGNE SUB OF PT OF NE OF SEC11 NE SEC 11-39-12

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: River Forest School District 90
  • Census Tract: 812000

Geography

  • District: 33
  • Parcel: 15-11-213-003-0000
  • Lot: 1-5
  • Meridian: SEC 11 TWN 39N RNG 12E
  • Municipality: RIVER FOREST
  • Latitude: 41.8882
  • Longitude: -87.8299

    Address

  • Full Address: 505 River Oaks Dr
  • Address - House Number: 505
  • Address - Street Name: River Oaks
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: IL
  • City Name: River Forest
  • Carrier Code: C012
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1621
  • Zip Code: 60305

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,538,348
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 33001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2029
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 728,622
  • High Value: 876,466
  • Low Value: 580,778

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $552,860
  • Market Land Value: $137,700
  • Market Improvement Value: $415,160

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $55,286
  • Assessed Land Value: $13,770
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $41,516

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 02, 2022
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 12, 2022
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 18118
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 11, 2003
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jan 07, 2003
  • Previous Sale Amount: $390,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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