Easily accessible first floor 1 bed/1 bath condo in north River Forest that lives large with a very smart layout maximizing the space. Enjoy great east and west natural light through the large windows in this so well cared for home, just freshly painted top to bottom. Updates include 2021 vinyl plank flooring throughout and new ceiling fan in kitchen, plus 2022 new dishwasher and refrigerator. This spacious ground floor unit features a generous sized bedroom with nice sized closets and an large open living/dining room. 1 portable AC unit conveys. Designated parking space, designated storage in basement, and free laundry on site. Monthly assessment includes heat, water, common insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal. Animals and rentals allowed. No planned specials. A new board began in 2025 and has worked to reduce expenses and rebuild reserves - projects already completed include power washing the awnings and entrances and rekeying the back doors. They have more projects planned for 2026! They will be painting the front and back stairwells, replacing the back door, cleaning out the basement, and fully replacing the parking lot. Fantastic walkable location, steps from Constitution Park, Willard Elementary, and all the shops and restaurants on North Ave, with easy access to downtown Chicago, the western suburbs, and both airports.
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$147,500
1538 Park Ave APT 1B, River Forest, IL 60305
1beds
761sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
-- sqft lot
$149,200 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$1,634 Estimated rent
Home value
$149,200
$136,000 - $164,000
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Generous sized bedroomSpacious ground floor unitEasily accessible first floorRekeying the back doorsNice sized closets
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Listed by:
Kara Gabbert Keller, e-PRO,SFR 708-705-5272,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Juan Espinosa
E-Professional Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12575680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X21
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Common Area, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 761 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Alley, Yes, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 15011030821002
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Heat, Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $385 monthly
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,620
- Annual tax amount: $2,979
- Date on market: 4/6/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $147,500-1.7%$194/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $150,000$197/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $150,000+50%$197/sqft |
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| 9/20/2021 | Sold | $100,000$131/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11168012 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2021 | Contingent | $100,000$131/sqft |
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| 8/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $100,000+20.5%$131/sqft |
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| 3/9/2018 | Sold | $83,000-24.5%$109/sqft |
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| 6/23/2009 | Sold | $110,000-12%$145/sqft |
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| 9/24/2001 | Sold | $125,000$164/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $10,462 +0% |
| 2023 | $2,863 -8.4% | $10,460 +8.1% |
| 2022 | $3,126 +58.3% | $9,679 |
| 2021 | $1,974 -1.2% | $9,679 |
| 2020 | $1,998 -0.3% | $9,679 -2.1% |
| 2019 | $2,005 +5.7% | $9,889 |
| 2018 | $1,897 -0.6% | $9,889 |
| 2017 | $1,907 -4.7% | $9,889 +13.4% |
| 2016 | $2,001 +3.9% | $8,718 |
| 2015 | $1,926 +8.2% | $8,718 |
| 2014 | $1,780 -10.5% | $8,718 -9.9% |
| 2013 | $1,989 -3.5% | $9,679 |
| 2012 | $2,060 -3.9% | $9,679 |
| 2011 | $2,145 -41.2% | $9,679 -32.5% |
| 2010 | $3,647 +0% | $14,348 |
| 2009 | $3,647 +36% | $14,348 -6.3% |
| 2008 | $2,682 -0.4% | $15,319 |
| 2007 | $2,693 +8% | $15,319 |
| 2006 | $2,494 +13.2% | $15,319 |
| 2005 | $2,204 -2.7% | $15,319 +29.3% |
| 2004 | $2,265 +3.6% | $11,851 |
| 2003 | $2,187 | $11,851 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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