243 Forest Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$928,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 2,332 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $386 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1927 |
| Property Taxes: | $15,830 |
| Days On Market: | 1645 |
| Lot Size: | 0,18 |
Description
Incredibly well maintained and charming Cape Cod on a coveted cul-de-sac street that is walkable to the best of RF. Main level boasts formal Living Room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal Dining Room and an open concept kitchen family room combo that spans the entire rear of the home and mud room to boot. Kitchen features a full Thermador appliance package, natural stone counters, farmhouse style sink, custom cabinets topped with crown, fully vented hood, wine/beverage fridge and built in speakers. A cozy gas log fireplace warms up movie nights in the Family Room. Second level boast an en-suite Primary Bedroom w/ walk in closet and a spacious bath with separate shower stall and porcelain soaking tub. Two more generous sized bedrooms share a hallway bath and round out this level. Finished and dry basement offers multiple options; a workout area, rec room, private home office space w/ dry bar and half bath, laundry and utility. Recent improvements include a full perimeter drain tile w/ sump pump and a modified overhead sewer which will prevent a much dreaded back flow catastrophe. Brand new 2 car Hardie sided garage with electric car charger and new concrete pad. Buried electric service, zero overhead wires! Half a block walk to the playground, little league and youth soccer fields at Washington Commons Park. A short walk to RF Metra Depot, RF Paddle Courts, Keystone Park, Lincoln Elementary and more!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1927 | |
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| No | |
| 0.18 |
| Cook | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
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| 11351124 | |
| 15123020540000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School |
90 | — | |
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Middle School
Roosevelt School |
90 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 15 Jun, 2007 | Sold | $800,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Mar, 2007 | Under contract | $828,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Feb, 2007 | Listed for sale | $828,000 | MRED MLS |
| 30 May, 2018 | Sold | $789,900 | MRED MLS |
| 26 Mar, 2018 | Under contract | $789,900 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Mar, 2018 | Listed for sale | $789,900 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Jun, 2022 | Sold | $928,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Apr, 2022 | Under contract | $900,000 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Apr, 2022 | Listed for sale | $900,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
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Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: —
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
| 2.5 | |
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| Concrete | |
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| 134X58 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2007 | $8,834 |
| 2018 | $11,481 |
| 2022 | $15,830 |
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