Turnkey; 5-bedroom, 2.1-bathroom Cape Cod home perfectly blends modern living with vintage charm. Renovated top to bottom starting in 2020. Too many updates to call out individually, please see additional info tab for full list of improvements The main level has been opened up and modernized; hardwood throughout, featuring an updated kitchen w/ SS appliances, shaker cabinets, quartz counters and a farmhouse sink. It is open concept to the casual dining area and flows seamlessly to the spacious living room. Boasting a main level primary bedroom and full bath, along with a family room / sunroom with a gas fireplace and heated floors to boot! The second level is also hardwood throughout and features 2 bedrooms, plus a large playroom space, storage and a half bath. The basement has been fully gutted and totally remodeled. Featuring 2 bedrooms, a full bath with heated flooring and curbless entry shower stall, a large rec room space with a wet bar and cabinetry, laundry, new mechanicals and more storage. 1.5 car garage is built like a fortress; fresh epoxy floor coating, a vaulted ceiling and windows. This could be an amazing gym space or just park your car and have room for bikes and lawn care tools. Massive backyard with tons of room for gardening, lounging and activities. Driveway gate provides additional peace of mind. Located on a quiet street; just one block from Washington Triangle and Washington Commons parks; a short walk north to the Metra Depot, Keystone Park; Little League fields, paddle, pickle and tennis courts. A short walk south takes you to downtown Forest Park for restaurants and a craft brewery.1,731 sq ft above grade with an additional 869 sq ft below grade.
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$899,900
230 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
1,731sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
8,908 Square Feet Lot
$965,000 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$4,667 Estimated rent
Home value
$965,000
$859,000 - $1.08M
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Gas fireplaceFarmhouse sinkOpen conceptWet barMassive backyardPlayroom spaceUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Brian Behan 312-480-1244,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Zachary Koran
Dream Town Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12219509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Bedroom 5, Play Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X13
Storage
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,731 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,908 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 X 197
Details
- Parcel number: 15123020460000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $438,390
- Annual tax amount: $11,093
- Date on market: 1/21/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $899,900$520/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Pending sale | $899,900$520/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Contingent | $899,900$520/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,900+98.9%$520/sqft |
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| 2/11/2021 | Sold | $452,500+0.1%$261/sqft |
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| 9/25/2020 | Sold | $452,015+1.6%$261/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Pending sale | $445,000$257/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $445,000+9.3%$257/sqft |
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| 8/7/2017 | Sold | $407,000-1.9%$235/sqft |
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| 6/7/2017 | Pending sale | $415,000$240/sqft |
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| 6/2/2017 | Price change | $415,000-2.4%$240/sqft |
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| 4/14/2017 | Price change | $425,000-5.3%$246/sqft |
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| 3/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $449,000+3.2%$259/sqft |
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| 6/30/2016 | Sold | $435,000-3.1%$251/sqft |
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| 5/23/2016 | Pending sale | $449,000$259/sqft |
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| 5/6/2016 | Listed for sale | $449,000+38.2%$259/sqft |
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| 8/27/2010 | Sold | $325,000-12.1%$188/sqft |
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| 6/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $369,900$214/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,546 +4.1% | $43,839 |
| 2023 | $11,094 +7.9% | $43,839 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $10,280 +3.5% | $35,255 |
| 2021 | $9,928 +1.6% | $35,255 |
| 2020 | $9,770 -7.8% | $35,255 -6.1% |
| 2019 | $10,592 -9% | $37,550 -12.7% |
| 2018 | $11,637 -7.7% | $43,032 |
| 2017 | $12,601 +38.2% | $43,032 +39.5% |
| 2016 | $9,117 +2.2% | $30,838 |
| 2015 | $8,917 +9% | $30,838 |
| 2014 | $8,184 -2.9% | $30,838 -5.1% |
| 2013 | $8,428 -2.1% | $32,500 |
| 2012 | $8,605 -9.6% | $32,500 -9.8% |
| 2011 | $9,521 -14.7% | $36,017 -18% |
| 2010 | $11,162 +25.4% | $43,910 |
| 2009 | $8,898 +61.1% | $43,910 -5% |
| 2008 | $5,524 -8.3% | $46,220 +8.1% |
| 2007 | $6,021 +0.9% | $42,741 |
| 2006 | $5,968 +5% | $42,741 |
| 2005 | $5,682 -9.1% | $42,741 +34.1% |
| 2004 | $6,249 +26.8% | $31,882 |
| 2003 | $4,930 +4.5% | $31,882 |
| 2002 | $4,719 +7.3% | $31,882 +49.9% |
| 2001 | $4,398 +0.9% | $21,262 |
| 2000 | $4,360 | $21,262 |
| 1999 | $4,360 | $21,262 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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