Situated in South River Forest with easy access to Madison Ave, this charming ranch has been lovingly updated and is move-in ready. Fresh landscaping and a new front door welcome you inside, while recently refinished horizontal plank parquet flooring sets the tone throughout the home. The open living and dining rooms flow seamlessly into the updated kitchen, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers 42" upper cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large window overlooking the street, and new built-ins that add both storage and functionality. At the back of the home are two spacious bedrooms with new corner windows that fill the rooms with natural light. The full bathroom was recently remodeled with new tile flooring, vertical shower tile, a marble-topped vanity, toilet, storage cabinet and elegant gold accents, creating a polished, designer-style retreat. The recently finished basement doubles your living space with new LVP flooring, updated electric, and recessed lighting. Enjoy a large family room and play area, a separate office currently used as a 3rd bedroom, a workout/furnace room, and a dedicated laundry and storage room, with room to add a second full bath in the future if desired. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new Lennox furnace and air conditioner. Outside, the impressive 178-foot-deep lot offers abundant green space and a new paver patio. The garage and newly poured parking pad allow for two off-street parking spaces. Located in the highly regarded River Forest School District 90 and OPRF High School District 200, this home also offers excellent commuter access to the River Forest Metra and the Forest Park Blue Line. Leave the cars at home and enjoy the walkability of this South River Forest location, close to restaurants, shops, coffee, parks, and beloved community events in both River Forest and Forest Park.
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$575,000
17 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,340 Square Feet Lot
$581,600 Zestimate®
$666/sqft
$2,161 Estimated rent
Home value
$581,600
$529,000 - $640,000
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Recently finished basementTwo spacious bedroomsFresh landscapingRecessed lightingStorage cabinetElegant gold accentsEat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Tabitha Murphy tabitha@theatmteam.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Nicholas Kuhr 630-776-3909,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Julie Downey
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12585439
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Exercise Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,444
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 580
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Side Apron, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X178
Details
- Parcel number: 15123220170000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $666/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $330,010
- Annual tax amount: $8,460
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Sold | $575,000+18.6%$666/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Contingent | $485,000$561/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+46.1%$561/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585439 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2022 | Sold | $332,000+0.9%$384/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11412661 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2022 | Contingent | $329,000$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11412661 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $329,000$381/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11412661 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,460 -6.4% | $33,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,034 +1.6% | $32,999 -2% |
| 2022 | $8,888 +3.2% | $33,680 |
| 2021 | $8,610 -7.3% | $33,680 |
| 2020 | $9,292 +61.1% | $33,680 +53% |
| 2019 | $5,769 +5.7% | $22,013 |
| 2018 | $5,460 +0% | $22,013 |
| 2017 | $5,458 +3.8% | $22,013 +16.8% |
| 2016 | $5,258 +2.6% | $18,841 |
| 2015 | $5,125 +2.9% | $18,841 -4.7% |
| 2014 | $4,982 -21.5% | $19,780 -21.3% |
| 2013 | $6,346 -2.2% | $25,121 |
| 2012 | $6,489 +0.3% | $25,121 |
| 2011 | $6,469 +9.1% | $25,121 -14.5% |
| 2010 | $5,929 +7.6% | $29,386 |
| 2009 | $5,508 +12.5% | $29,386 -5% |
| 2008 | $4,897 -0.4% | $30,932 +17.8% |
| 2007 | $4,916 +8% | $26,258 |
| 2006 | $4,554 +9.1% | $26,258 |
| 2005 | $4,174 +0.9% | $26,258 +31.1% |
| 2004 | $4,136 +1% | $20,036 |
| 2003 | $4,094 +25.4% | $20,036 -16.8% |
| 2002 | $3,264 +7% | $24,092 +65.1% |
| 2001 | $3,051 +0.9% | $14,590 |
| 2000 | $3,024 -6.7% | $14,590 |
| 1999 | $3,242 | $14,590 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln 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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