1038 Forest Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$1,280,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,334
Cost/Sqft: $345
Beds: 5
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1915
Property Taxes: $20,040
Days On Market: 1699
Lot Size: 0,25
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Description

This is the one! Sitting on a 50 x 219 Lot, this home has been beautifully renovated in 2018 and is on one of the prettiest streets in River Forest. Enter this showstopper and fall in love; from the moment you step up to the front porch and peer into the foyer with marble tiles, custom doors, tall ceiling height and natural sunlight beaming throughout. Designed by Walden Interiors, no detail is left untouched. Upon entry the staircase captures your attention, leading you into a large foyer featuring a mud room and a tastefully designed powder bath. The living room is a classic beauty boasting original restored 8 foot pocket sliding doors, decorative wood burning fire place with black soapstone surround and an additional 3 season sunroom. The kitchen features a 48" six burner with griddle Wolf range double oven, pot-filler, custom hood, separate built-in full height refrigerator and freezer, and porcelain countertops from countertop to ceiling. The large walk-in pantry includes a second full-sized refrigerator and plenty of storage. Chef's kitchen and dining space are drenched in sun and overlooking the yard with custom 8 foot sliding doors that lead out to a fully fenced backyard with deck and patio. The second floor features 4 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom has extra seating space, a large walk-in closet and marble bathroom with dual sinks and walk in shower. There is also a second full bath with tub on the second level. 5th bedroom is freshly carpeted and tucked away on 3rd floor, which also includes a small plumbed quarter bath plus an extra den or closet space. The finished basement has a full bathroom, yoga/workout room, storage room, laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, not to mention a good sized Rec room. The beauty is undeniable but the bones are amazing too! New full renovation in 2018 - windows, HVAC, plumbing, electric, flooring sanded and re-stained, sump pump, drain tiles and overhead sewer, so many details we could go on and on. Sellers have never used the fireplace; fireplace being sold As Is and 2 car garage being sold As Is. Tv in gym is excluded. Highest and Best offers due in by Monday at 2:30pm (2/14/22). No escalation clauses.

Property Specifics

Single Family
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1915
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0.25
Cook
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0 / Not Applicable
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11322346
15013070130000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Willard Elementary School
90 —
Middle School
Roosevelt School
90 Not in DB
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
200 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
16 Mar, 2022 Sold $1,280,000 MRED MLS
15 Feb, 2022 Under contract $1,150,000 MRED MLS
10 Feb, 2022 Listed for sale $1,150,000 MRED MLS
16 Sep, 2025 Sold $1,466,000 MRED MLS
18 Aug, 2025 Under contract $1,485,000 MRED MLS
13 Aug, 2025 Listed for sale $1,485,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

2
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Asphalt
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50 X 219
Finished
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Not in DB
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Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2022 $20,040
2025 $28,658

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