236 Forest Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$1,150,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,941
Cost/Sqft: $278
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1924
Property Taxes: $14,663
Days On Market: 1399
Lot Size: 0,22
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Description

FABULOUS CUSTOM RENOVATION ON A BEAUTIFUL, TREE LINED CUL-DE-SAC BLOCK, JUST STEPS TO WASHINGTON PARK! THIS DELIGHTFUL HOME ALSO SITS ON AN EXTRA WIDE, 70' LOT. STEP INSIDE AND FEEL RIGHT AT HOME WITH AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN, HARDWOOD FLOORS AND WINDOWS GALORE ALLOWING YOU TO ENJOY SUN FILLED ROOMS AND VIEWS OF THE YARD FROM EVERY ROOM. THE GOURMET KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THIS HOME AND A COOKS DELIGHT WITH MILES OF QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, HIGH END APPLIANCES, BIG PANTRY AND A HUGE EATING ISLAND. THE KITCHEN IS COMPLETELY OPEN TO THE DINING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM, MAKING ENTERTAINING A BREEZE. LETS NOT FORGET THE ALL IMPORTANT MUDROOM WITH GRAB-AND-GO STORAGE! CUTE 1/2 BATH IS IN THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN. DON'T FORGET TO ENJOY THE COZY LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND STREETSCAPE VIEWS. THIS ROOM IS BIG ENOUGH FOR YOUR GRAND PIANO TOO! UPSTAIRS YOU WILL FIND 4 GENEROUS BEDROOMS, ALL WITH EXCELLENT CLOSET SPACE, AND AN OVERSIZED HALL BATH. TRAVEL DOWN THE WIDE HALL TO THE SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE. THIS SPACE IS A TRUE RETREAT, FEATURING 2 WALK IN CLOSETS AND A SPA LIKE BATH WITH SOAKING TUB, DOUBLE SINKS AND AN EXTRA LARGE SHOWER. THE SIDE BY SIDE LAUNDRY IS ALSO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THIS FLOOR. THE LOWER LEVEL IS FULLY CARPETED WITH A 5TH BEDROOM AND FULL BATHROOM LEAVING TONS OF ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR AN OFFICE, PLAY AREA OR WORKOUT SPACE. OUTSIDE, ENJOY THE NEW PATIO WITH PERGOLA. THIS SPACE ALSO FEATURES A BUILT IN BREEO FIRE PIT! RELAX OR COOK YOUR FAVORITE MEALS. SMART HOME PANEL ETHERNET CONNECTIVITY WIRED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE!!! 2 BLOCKS TO THE METRA AND AN EASY WALK TO THE BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1924
No
0.22
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
11420951
15123070080000

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:
14 Jan, 2019 Sold $927,000 MRED MLS
27 Nov, 2018 Under contract $989,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $995,000 MRED MLS
13 Sep, 2018 Listed for sale $999,000 MRED MLS
21 Jul, 2022 Sold $1,150,000 MRED MLS
3 Jun, 2022 Under contract $1,095,000 MRED MLS
1 Jun, 2022 Listed for sale $1,095,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

2
Side Drive
70 X 130
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2019 $9,372
2022 $14,663

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