230 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$899,900

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,731
Cost/Sqft: $520
Beds: 2
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1949
Property Taxes: $11,094
Days On Market: 421
Lot Size: 0,20
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Description

Turnkey; 5-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom Cape Cod home perfectly blends modern living with vintage charm. Renovated top to bottom starting in 2020. Too many updates to call out individually, please see additional info tab for full list of improvements The main level has been opened up and modernized; hardwood throughout, featuring an updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, shaker cabinets, quartz counters and a farmhouse sink. It is open concept to the casual dining area and flows seamlessly to the spacious living room. Boasting a main level primary bedroom and full bath, along with a family room / sunroom with a gas fireplace and heated floors to boot! The second level is also hardwood throughout and features 2 bedrooms, plus a large playroom space, storage and a half bath. The basement has been fully gutted and totally remodeled. Featuring 2 bedrooms, a full bath with heated flooring and curbless entry shower stall, a large rec room space with a wet bar and cabinetry, laundry, new mechanicals and more storage. 1.5 car garage is built like a fortress; fresh epoxy floor coating, a vaulted ceiling and windows. This could be an amazing gym space or just park your car and have room for bikes and lawn care tools. Massive backyard with tons of room for gardening, lounging and activities. Driveway gate provides additional peace of mind. Located on a quiet street; just one block from Washington Triangle and Washington Commons parks; a short walk north to the Metra Depot, Keystone Park; Little League fields, paddle, pickle and tennis courts. A short walk south takes you to downtown Forest Park for restaurants and a craft brewery.1,731 sq ft above grade with an additional 869 sq ft below grade.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1949
No
0.2
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12219509
15123020460000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln 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:
27 Aug, 2010 Sold $325,000 MRED MLS
23 Jul, 2010 Under contract $369,900 MRED MLS
1 Jun, 2010 Listed for sale $369,900 MRED MLS
30 Jun, 2016 Sold $435,000 MRED MLS
23 May, 2016 Under contract $449,000 MRED MLS
4 May, 2016 Listed for sale $449,000 MRED MLS
25 Sep, 2020 Sold $452,015 MRED MLS
20 Jul, 2020 Under contract $445,000 MRED MLS
17 Jul, 2020 Listed for sale $445,000 MRED MLS
30 Apr, 2025 Sold $899,900 MRED MLS
27 Jan, 2025 Under contract $899,900 MRED MLS
21 Jan, 2025 Listed for sale $899,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 3
Second Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
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Basement: —
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Other Specifics

1.5
45 X 197
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2010 $5,524
2016 $8,014
2020 $10,592
2025 $11,094

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