542 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305
$1,075,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 4,565 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $241 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1896 |
| Property Taxes: | $25,293 |
| Days On Market: | 1945 |
| Lot Size: | 0,59 |
Description
EXQUISITELY GORGEOUS HOME WITH STUNNING CURB APPEAL, JUST A 4-MIN WALK TO THE METRA. THIS STATELY HISTORIC HOME HAS 4-LEVELS OF LIVING WITH 5 BEDROOMS AND 4.1 BATHS. THE WELCOMING FOYER OPENS UP TO A GRACIOUSLY LARGE LIVING ROOM AND ELEGANT FORMAL DINING ROOM, EACH WITH THEIR VERY OWN FIREPLACE. EACH ROOM IS SURROUNDED BY LARGE WINDOWS AND HAS 11-FEET CEILINGS, MAKING IT A DREAM TO ENTERTAIN. THE KITCHEN IS UPDATED WITH GRANITE COUNTERS INCLUDING MIELE/BOSCH APPLIANCES. THE FAMILY ROOM IS RIGHT OFF THE KITCHEN SURROUNDED BY WINDOWS, OVERLOOKING AN EXTRA-LARGE AND PRIVATE BACKYARD. ON THE 2ND LEVEL, THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS ITS OWN SPA-LIKE SUITE WITH A JACUZZI AND SEPARATE SHOWER AS WELL AS HIS/HER WALK-IN CLOSETS. THERE ARE 4 OTHER ROOMS ON THIS LEVEL, INCLUDING A LIBRARY AND BONUS ROOM. THE 3RD FLOOR IS A DELIGHTFUL SPACE WITH A FULL BATHROOM AND GORGEOUS SKYLIGHTS. A DIVIDER WAS ADDED TO CREATE PRIVATE SPACES FOR A LARGE FAMILY HOWEVER IT CAN BE REMOVED TO REVEAL ONE BIG OPEN SPACE. THE SPACIOUS LOWER LEVEL WAS JUST UPDATED TO CREATE A FUN PLAYFUL AREA FOR ANY FAMILY TO RELAX. THIS WELL MAINTAINED HOME HAS TONS OF STORAGE AND PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE FOR YOU! RECENT WORK INCLUDES A NEW ROOF, EXTERIOR WORK AND FRESH PAINTING. FABULOUS LOCATION, WALK EASILY TO SCHOOLS, PARKS, SHOPS AND TRAINS. COME AND LIVE THE RIVER FOREST WAY OF LIFE :)!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| — | |
| 1896 | |
| Walkout | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.59 |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10789180 | |
| 15112080330000 |
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: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan, 2021 | Sold | $1,075,000 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Oct, 2020 | Under contract | $1,098,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $1,150,000 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Jul, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Jun, 2025 | Sold | $1,500,000 | MRED MLS |
| 28 Apr, 2025 | Under contract | $1,575,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Apr, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Bonus Room,Bedroom 5,Recreation Room
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| Asphalt | |
| Patio | |
| — | |
| 119 X 200 | |
| Finished,Full,Interior Stair | |
| Full | |
| Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s) | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s) | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $25,293 |
| 2025 | $35,315 |
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