542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305


$860,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,000
Cost/Sqft: $300
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1927
Property Taxes: $16,114
Days On Market: 1556
Lot Size: 0,32
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Description

Stately brick colonial in the perfect location. This lovely home sits on a 75' x 183' professionally landscaped lot with a 2.5 car garage. There is room for everyone in this 5 bedroom and 2.5 bath home with a finished basement and attic. The first floor has a large living room with a wood burning fireplace and built-ins, powder room, a 3 season porch, dining room, breakfast room and kitchen. The second floor has 4 bedrooms, a tandem and a full bath. Both the first and second floors have refinished hardwood floors throughout. The attic has been renovated into a guest suite or a primary suite with a bedroom area, sitting room and large full bath. The huge finished, walk out basement is as large as the footprint of the house with a large separate laundry room. Great for a family room or whatever you would like. The home has been lovingly maintained and improved - flood control system, whole house fan, zoned space pac AC, maintenance free vinyl fence, front yard sprinkler system, all the windows have been replaced ( Anderson and Marvin), custom radiator covers, upgraded electrical, etc, etc. A great home waiting to be yours!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1927
No
0.32
Cook
— / Not Applicable
11384124
15122120140000

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:
25 May, 2022 Sold $860,000 MRED MLS
28 Apr, 2022 Under contract $899,000 MRED MLS
24 Apr, 2022 Listed for sale $899,000 MRED MLS
27 Jul, 2026 Sold $1,585,000 MRED MLS
20 Jun, 2026 Under contract $1,585,000 MRED MLS
18 Jun, 2026 Listed for sale $1,585,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Finished

Other Specifics

2.5
Concrete
75 X 183
Finished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2022 $16,114
2026 $19,851

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