240 Forest Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$750,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 0
Cost/Sqft:
Beds: 7
Baths: 0
Year Built: 1909
Property Taxes: $20,172
Days On Market: 531
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Charming and spacious Victorian 2-flat on an expansive double lot in a quiet cul-de-sac street. This magnificent property is located on a corner lot and features high ceilings and charming bay windows bringing in incredible natural light along with beautiful original woodwork throughout. The first floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the potential to duplex down to the unfinished basement. It also includes a lovely enclosed rear porch. The top-floor duplex boasts 5 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths, with each unit offering separate living and dining rooms. Both kitchens include stainless steel appliances, complemented by stunning maple hardwood floors. Additional features include central heat/air, two laundry sets in the basement for convenience, a 2-car garage plus an extra parking pad, and a lovely side lot with endless possibilities. Some updates could be done to truly add massive value to this property, making it perfect for an investor, owner-occupant, or a single-family conversion. PRIME LOCATION- close to parks, schools, Metra, and downtown. A rare opportunity with incredible potential!

Property Specifics

Multi-unit
1909
No
Cook
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12206002
15123070070000

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:
31 Jan, 2025 Sold $750,000 MRED MLS
17 Nov, 2024 Under contract $750,000 MRED MLS
12 Nov, 2024 Listed for sale $750,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms Above Ground: 7
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: —
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Bathroom in Basement: —
Additional Rooms Info:
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Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2
134X63X133X62
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $20,172

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