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Contingent
  • $400,000

    42 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    3beds
    1,485sqft
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    $3,173/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    6,600 Square Feet Lot
    $426,400 Zestimate®
    $269/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Listing description withheld by the listing agent.

    20 days
    168
    6

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Daniel Halperin 312-391-0009,

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12769004MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Storage
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 238 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17X14
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 121 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X11
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 88 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11X8
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X9
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X10
      Laundry
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 220 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20X11
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 220 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20X11
      Storage
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 341 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 31X11
      Storage
      • Level: Basement
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X11
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 1,485 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 6,600 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50x132
      Details
      • Parcel number: 15123190130000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1950

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Storm Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: River Forest

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $269/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $450,000
      • Annual tax amount: $12,416
      • Date on market: 9/30/2026
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $426,400

        $405,000 - $448,000

        $2,993/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/30/2026Contingent$400,000$269/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12769004 Report a problem
        9/30/2026Listed for sale$400,000+56.9%$269/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12769004 Report a problem
        5/31/2001Sold$255,000$172/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$11,877 +4.1%$45,000 +0%
        2023$11,411 +0.5%$44,999 +16.6%
        2022$11,357 +3.6%$38,591
        2021$10,966 +1.7%$38,591
        2020$10,784 -3.8%$38,591 -2.4%
        2019$11,214 +5.6%$39,554
        2018$10,615 +0.2%$39,554
        2017$10,594 +6.9%$39,554 +28.4%
        2016$9,906 +1.8%$30,794
        2015$9,732 +9.2%$30,794
        2014$8,914 -3.4%$30,794 -5.9%
        2013$9,232 -8.7%$32,721 -7.2%
        2012$10,109 +2.4%$35,248
        2011$9,871 -7.5%$35,248 -16.1%
        2010$10,676 +0%$41,997
        2009$10,675 +1.1%$41,997 -5%
        2008$10,554 +27.9%$44,208 +8.6%
        2007$8,250 +7.1%$40,723
        2006$7,704 +4.6%$40,723
        2005$7,362 +15.2%$40,723 +36.1%
        2004$6,393 +4.3%$29,913
        2003$6,129 +4.1%$29,913
        2002$5,890 +38.9%$29,913 +53.4%
        2001$4,242 +0.9%$19,494
        2000$4,202 +4.3%$19,494
        1999$4,028 $19,494
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 60305

        Getting around

        69 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        60 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • 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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