Three floors of private living space welcome you in this updated 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath River Forest townhome! Enjoy single-family-home living in this highly desirable bright and clean end unit. Natural sunlight abounds from the North, South and West! The first-floor features open living and dining rooms that flow into the renovated kitchen with new appliances. The private patio adjacent to the kitchen is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities such as BBQs, coffee, card & board games. Two generously sized bedrooms with large closets, a full bathroom, and ceiling fan compliment the second floor. A finished lower-level recreation room, washer/dryer, and additional storage complete the living space. Also included is a prime parking space, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, and updated paint giving it a crisp, cool, and clean vibe. Nearby universities include Dominican & Concordia, and Triton College. Just a few blocks away from grocery store Fresh Thyme and Elmwood Park restaurants, and a short drive to downtown Oak Park. This property offers peace of mind, convenience, and a great location.
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
1436 N Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
2beds
1,044sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$296,600 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$2,439 Estimated rent
Home value
$296,600
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Source: @Properties sold,MLS#: 12272559
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Space/s
Details
- Parcel number: 1501211037
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,751
- Date on market: 3/16/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2025 | Sold | $275,000-5.2%$263/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Contingent | $290,000$278/sqft |
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| 11/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $290,000$278/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Contingent | $290,000$278/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $290,000$278/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Contingent | $290,000$278/sqft |
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| 11/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $290,000+123.1%$278/sqft |
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| 3/8/2021 | Sold | $130,000-13.3%$125/sqft |
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| 2/8/2021 | Pending sale | $150,000$144/sqft |
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| 2/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $150,000-9.1%$144/sqft |
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| 3/19/2010 | Sold | $165,000-1.7%$158/sqft |
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| 2/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $167,900+23.5%$161/sqft |
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| 3/14/2000 | Sold | $136,000$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,751 +4.1% | $27,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $6,484 +46.6% | $26,999 +57.8% |
| 2022 | $4,422 +3.2% | $17,114 |
| 2021 | $4,287 +0.7% | $17,114 |
| 2020 | $4,258 +17.7% | $17,114 +13.5% |
| 2019 | $3,617 +5.7% | $15,082 |
| 2018 | $3,423 -0.2% | $15,082 |
| 2017 | $3,428 +11.8% | $15,082 +25.4% |
| 2016 | $3,067 +3.2% | $12,031 |
| 2015 | $2,973 +8.5% | $12,031 |
| 2014 | $2,739 -27.5% | $12,031 -24.9% |
| 2013 | $3,780 -2.6% | $16,027 |
| 2012 | $3,881 -1.1% | $16,027 |
| 2011 | $3,923 -23.1% | $16,027 -26.8% |
| 2010 | $5,102 +213.1% | $21,891 |
| 2009 | $1,629 -8% | $21,891 -5% |
| 2008 | $1,772 -10.9% | $23,043 +0.6% |
| 2007 | $1,990 +0.9% | $22,900 |
| 2006 | $1,972 +3.5% | $22,900 |
| 2005 | $1,904 -9.1% | $22,900 +19% |
| 2004 | $2,095 -4.1% | $19,247 |
| 2003 | $2,183 +4.5% | $19,247 |
| 2002 | $2,090 -18.3% | $19,247 +40.7% |
| 2001 | $2,558 -10.6% | $13,683 |
| 2000 | $2,860 +18.8% | $13,683 |
| 1999 | $2,408 | $13,683 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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- 10/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
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