Attractive red brick Colonial on a corner lot. The home was custom built in 1933 with a slate roof; bay windows and brick driveway. The home is walking distance to elementary & junior high schools with adjoining or nearby beautiful parks. North Ave is conveniently within walking distance to grocery stores; salons, a wide choice of cafes and restaurants. This home had 3 level's when it was built. However a 4th level of living space included a 2 room suite, wall to wall closest; work-study-hobby area and & private bath. Currently there are 5 bedrooms - 5 full baths and 2 half baths. The 1st floor has a suite ideal for guests; relatives or live in. The center entrance has a marble floor; a large closet with a window and an interior mail drop. The powder room which is located nearthe main entry; large closet and the interior to the finished basement complete with a wet bar. The sunken living room has oak flooring; a wood-buring fireplace; a large bay window with sitting room for art and plant display. There's a built in display case in the corner of the room that illiminates and lined with mirrors. The large sunroom in the front of the house was used as an office; music room and entertainment. The 2nd fireplace is located on the inside wall. This room is protected with privacy by the landscaping, but the wooden blinds allow the sunshine in the AM & PM. The formal dining room, kitchen and breakfast room are centrally located near the exits to the attached garage with brick driveway, a concrete patio and rear garden area. The spiral staircase that leads to the 2nd floor. Each of the 3 bedrooms have their own full baths and large tandem walk closet for linens and out of season clothes. The 3rd floor is a 2 room suite with a large bedroom and full bath and wall to wall closets. The tandem area is useful as a separate work-study-hobby space with built in bookcases, a storage closet and access to attic area. The galley kitchen was just updated with all new stainless appliances and has a separate butler pantry area and breakfast room. If you're looking to restore this home's vibe, this could be your home.
Active
Price cut: $45K (8/21)
$1,150,000
1402 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
3,503sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$328/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick drivewayRed brick colonialAttached garageBay windowsInterior mail dropBreakfast roomCorner lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jolyn Crawford crawfordjolyn@gmail.com,
Exit Strategy Realty,
Tenisha Taylor 312-919-3388,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12512337
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Wood Frames), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X25
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Wood Frames)
- Level: Second
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Wood Frames)
- Level: Second
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Aluminum Frames)
- Level: Third
- Area: 625 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X25
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X20
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Tile), Window Treatments (Garden Window(s))
- Level: Basement
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X25
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Wood Frames)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Combination)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X20
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Common Area
Features
- Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Screens, Bay Window(s), Blinds
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Basement, Den/Library
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,280
- Total interior livable area: 3,503 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 360
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Side Driveway, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 180
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 15011090160000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Slate
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
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: $328/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $965,420
- Annual tax amount: $24,357
- Date on market: 7/25/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$328/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty broker feed #12512337 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000$341/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty broker feed #12512337 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,358 -1.8% | $96,542 |
| 2023 | $24,796 +25.9% | $96,542 +49.9% |
| 2022 | $19,690 +0.7% | $64,396 -2.8% |
| 2021 | $19,557 +2% | $66,217 |
| 2020 | $19,179 -6.3% | $66,217 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $20,471 +5.6% | $65,941 |
| 2018 | $19,379 +6.2% | $65,941 -3.6% |
| 2017 | $18,244 +2.7% | $68,379 +14.9% |
| 2016 | $17,762 -5.5% | $59,493 |
| 2015 | $18,802 +4.5% | $59,493 -4.3% |
| 2014 | $17,993 -0.1% | $62,155 -2.6% |
| 2013 | $18,002 +5.5% | $63,802 |
| 2012 | $17,071 -10.9% | $63,802 -11.1% |
| 2011 | $19,161 +6.2% | $71,789 -1.4% |
| 2010 | $18,045 -9.6% | $72,805 -11.9% |
| 2009 | $19,958 +0.7% | $82,648 -7.8% |
| 2008 | $19,823 +7.6% | $89,654 +16.4% |
| 2007 | $18,426 +6.1% | $77,000 |
| 2006 | $17,367 +6.6% | $77,000 |
| 2005 | $16,288 -2.7% | $77,000 +2.4% |
| 2004 | $16,743 +17.6% | $75,194 |
| 2003 | $14,238 -7.5% | $75,194 |
| 2002 | $15,385 +26.6% | $75,194 +44.4% |
| 2001 | $12,155 +1% | $52,085 |
| 2000 | $12,030 | $52,085 |
| 1999 | $12,030 | $52,085 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
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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