This gorgeous Buurma built home offers a unique opportunity to make your new home an historic River Forest classic. With stately proportions and stunning curb appeal this home welcomes you inside where you will find three levels of gracious living spaces that combine classic elegance and modern comfort. It has been Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years. Enter the formal foyer flanked by the gracious living room and dining room. The large living room is flooded with natural light & features a gas fireplace and the dining room can easily accommodate your largest family gatherings. The sleek modern kitchen with generous work space and stainless steel appliances is a cook's dream. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright and sunny breakfast room or take it outside to the screened in porch. A half bath and flex space ( now used as a work out room) round out the 1st floor. Upstairs you will find the primary suite with a spa like bath, another updated bath plus two additional bedrooms which share a unique sun filled space which makes a perfect playroom. The third level features another bedroom and bath plus plenty of space to carve out a 5th bedroom if needed. Heading down to the lower level, which can be accessed from two locations, you will find a large finished recreation area with another gas fireplace and plenty of unfinished space for all your storage needs. This home has so many updates inside and out including new windows, remodel of 3 bathrooms and kitchen, high efficiency boiler, new heat pump installed, new concrete driveway, tuckpointing on home and garage, landscaping and much more. Be sure to review the list under "additional information". All of this in a close to everything location including shopping, transportation and fantastic schools. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!
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$1,026,000
811 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
3,309sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.27 Acres Lot
$1,230,000 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$6,327 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,230,000
$1.16M - $1.32M
$6,327/mo
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Gas fireplaceModern comfortSleek modern kitchenClassic eleganceHalf bathFlex spacePrimary suite
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Listed by:
Terrie Whittaker 312-209-4010,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Maria Cullerton
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12037172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X23
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 572 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X22
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 989 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 43X23
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Heat Pump, Radiator(s), Space Heater
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Egress Window,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,568
- Total interior livable area: 3,309 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Carport, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Breezeway
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 65X185
Details
- Parcel number: 15014180080000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Green energy
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $858,230
- Annual tax amount: $19,368
- Date on market: 4/26/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2024 | Sold | $1,026,000+3.7%$310/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12037172 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2024 | Contingent | $989,000$299/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12037172 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $989,000+86.6%$299/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12037172 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Sold | $530,000-11.5%$160/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08020051 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2012 | Pending sale | $599,000$181/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co. #08020051 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2012 | Price change | $599,000-3.2%$181/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co. #08020051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2012 | Price change | $619,000-4.6%$187/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co. #08020051 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $649,000$196/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gloor Realty Co. #08020051 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $85,823 +0% |
| 2023 | $22,587 +16.6% | $85,822 +35.4% |
| 2022 | $19,369 +3.7% | $63,399 |
| 2021 | $18,681 +2% | $63,399 |
| 2020 | $18,322 -8.5% | $63,399 -6.7% |
| 2019 | $20,034 +5.6% | $67,963 |
| 2018 | $18,964 +0.3% | $67,963 |
| 2017 | $18,913 +22.5% | $67,963 +34.6% |
| 2016 | $15,442 +2.1% | $50,500 |
| 2015 | $15,131 +9% | $50,500 |
| 2014 | $13,875 +2.7% | $50,500 |
| 2013 | $13,507 -29.5% | $50,500 -24.4% |
| 2012 | $19,156 +7.8% | $66,796 |
| 2011 | $17,763 -11.6% | $66,796 -19.3% |
| 2010 | $20,090 +7% | $82,764 |
| 2009 | $18,774 +1.3% | $82,764 -5% |
| 2008 | $18,539 +4% | $87,120 +16.9% |
| 2007 | $17,826 +6.1% | $74,549 |
| 2006 | $16,801 +10.3% | $74,549 |
| 2005 | $15,233 -2.7% | $74,549 +5.8% |
| 2004 | $15,659 +4.6% | $70,449 |
| 2003 | $14,977 +5.6% | $70,449 |
| 2002 | $14,178 +14.2% | $70,449 +32.5% |
| 2001 | $12,418 +1% | $53,169 |
| 2000 | $12,291 | $53,169 |
| 1999 | $12,291 | $53,169 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Willard Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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