503 Keystone Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$1,410,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,126 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $416 |
| Beds: | 4 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1898 |
| Property Taxes: | $24,394 |
| Days On Market: | 344 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
This extraordinary home offers a fine blend of classic charm, luxurious amenities and impeccable attention to detail, making it a true standout. Professionally landscaped, extra wide corner lot, included rebuilding the front terrace, which welcomes you to the home. Inside, you are immediately treated to walnut herringbone floors in the foyer, living room, and dining room adding an air of timeless elegance. Mark Menna created the custom wall of built-ins surrounding the LR Fireplace, highlighting the Ann Sacks tile surround. This sets a warm and sophisticated tone. Both the LR & DR have french doors that open to the front terrace, a wonderful feature for summertime entertaining. The custom kitchen, designed by Jean Stoffer, is a chef's dream with high-end appliances, including a 48" Wolf with double ovens, Subzero refrigerator and honed quartz countertops. The extra large island is great for prep with it's 2nd sink and seating allowing your guests and family alike to enjoy a casual meal. The kitchen and breakfast area have serene views of the backyard. French doors in the breakfast room provide access to the impressive outdoor space, featuring a Trex deck entry porch and access to this impressive outdoor space with multiple areas for seating and outdoor cooking. The mature landscaping and lighting that surrounds this area gives off an enchanting vibe. Back inside the family room, enjoy a gas fireplace and custom built-in bookshelves. Through a glass pocket door you enter the mudroom, which is conveniently located just steps from the garage. An updated 1/2 bath and 4th bedroom, with hip sputnik light fixtures, is currently used as an office. Upstairs, the unusual bookcase wall wrapping the stairs invites you to sit and enjoy a book in the reading nook. The primary bedroom is a zen retreat with beautiful views and a luxurious bath with Calcutta marble countertop and tile. Two additional bedrooms with ample closet space share the updated hall bath. During their tenure the sellers finished the basement which now features a large TV room with built-in cabinets and shelves, a game room complete with Uline wine refrigerator and Uline beverage refrigerator. Cute laundry room also has ample storage and there is a utility room with additional storage. The list of improvements is extensive and includes, a full roof replacement and insulation (2015) flat roof and gutters (2022) new chimney (2020) New central air (2024) Garage was new in (2004) and has ample storage and 4 skylights too! Located on the street of dreams, this home is a very short walk to the METRA, parks, blue ribbon schools and shopping. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind property! *Please exclude the DR light fixture* *sellers have never used the LR FP*
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1898 | |
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| No | |
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| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 12289673 | |
| 15121070220000 |
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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| 13 Oct, 2009 | Sold | $935,000 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Sep, 2009 | Under contract | $1,000,000 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Aug, 2009 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Apr, 2025 | Sold | $1,410,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Feb, 2025 | Under contract | $1,300,000 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Feb, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 3
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Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Other Specifics
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| 123 X 125 | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2009 | $17,183 |
| 2025 | $24,394 |
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