1038 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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$1,536,000
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Colleen Navigato 708-989-0989,
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Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Walk In Closet, Office, Bedroom 5, Play Room, Other Room, Sun Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X7
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,334 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 X 219
Details
- Parcel number: 15013070130000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,226,310
- Annual tax amount: $28,658
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $1,466,000-1.3%$440/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Contingent | $1,485,000$445/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,485,000+16%$445/sqft |
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| 3/16/2022 | Sold | $1,280,000+11.3%$384/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$345/sqft |
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| 2/15/2022 | Contingent | $1,150,000$345/sqft |
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| 2/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+65.5%$345/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Listing removed | $8,500$3/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty #10857981 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Listed for rent | $8,500$3/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty #10857981 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2017 | Sold | $695,000-5.8%$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2017 | Pending sale | $738,000$221/sqft |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #09665002 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2017 | Price change | $738,000-4%$221/sqft |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #09665002 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2017 | Listed for sale | $769,000$231/sqft |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #09665002 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,246 +16% | $122,631 +13.5% |
| 2023 | $28,658 +44.8% | $108,000 +66.9% |
| 2022 | $19,786 +3.7% | $64,693 |
| 2021 | $19,083 -4.8% | $64,693 -6.3% |
| 2020 | $20,040 +11% | $69,052 +12.2% |
| 2019 | $18,049 +59.5% | $61,571 +59.9% |
| 2018 | $11,317 -38.9% | $38,507 -42.2% |
| 2017 | $18,518 +22.5% | $66,612 +34.6% |
| 2016 | $15,113 -7.3% | $49,475 -8.7% |
| 2015 | $16,295 +4.9% | $54,184 -3.6% |
| 2014 | $15,527 -5.6% | $56,207 -7.7% |
| 2013 | $16,444 -1.8% | $60,909 |
| 2012 | $16,752 +1.6% | $60,909 |
| 2011 | $16,491 -16.5% | $60,909 -27.3% |
| 2010 | $19,761 +2.2% | $83,797 |
| 2009 | $19,338 +5% | $83,797 -5% |
| 2008 | $18,413 +10.3% | $88,207 +17.3% |
| 2007 | $16,689 +6.5% | $75,181 |
| 2006 | $15,667 +4.7% | $75,181 |
| 2005 | $14,958 +17.3% | $75,181 +30.2% |
| 2004 | $12,750 +4.5% | $57,723 |
| 2003 | $12,199 +4.1% | $57,723 |
| 2002 | $11,721 +28.4% | $57,723 +45.7% |
| 2001 | $9,126 +1% | $39,610 |
| 2000 | $9,034 -1.9% | $39,610 |
| 1999 | $9,207 | $39,610 |
Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Willard Elementary School
- Middle: Roosevelt School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 90
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- River Forest
- 60305
- 1038 Forest Ave