Sold on the PLN. Gracious, classic Colonial in that perfect, walk-to-everything central River Forest location. Bay windows fill spacious rooms with light throughout this warm, welcoming home. Features include 4 beds on the 2nd floor, 2 full + 1 half updated baths, and 2nd floor laundry. An updated island kitchen opens to the first floor family room. The partially finished, full basement boasts a workroom, optional 2nd laundry or craft room, loads of storage, and plenty of open space for a recreation room and a home gym. A beautifully designed enclosed porch and paver patio overlook the back of this oversized, professionally landscaped 75 x 184 lot, providing casual and formal options for entertaining family and friends. Outbuildings include a brick 2-car garage and a convenient walk-in storage shed. Bonus: the fenced yard is adjacent to River Forest's Bocce Ball court! First showings Friday, January 26.
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$930,000
511 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
2,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,218,300 Zestimate®
$335/sqft
$4,712 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,218,300
$1.11M - $1.35M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS 773-290-9293,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Victoria Witt 708-790-1319,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Conor Scanlon
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11962015
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X22
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X24
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X25
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Center Hall Plan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,772 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 75 X 184
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 15122130090000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
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: $335/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $840,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,021
- Date on market: 3/18/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2024 | Sold | $930,000+148%$335/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11962015 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/1994 | Sold | $375,000$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,983 +4.1% | $84,000 |
| 2023 | $22,088 +10.3% | $84,000 +28.4% |
| 2022 | $20,021 +3.7% | $65,421 |
| 2021 | $19,310 +2% | $65,421 |
| 2020 | $18,937 -8.7% | $65,421 -6.8% |
| 2019 | $20,735 +5.6% | $70,222 |
| 2018 | $19,628 +0.3% | $70,222 |
| 2017 | $19,575 +9.4% | $70,222 +20.9% |
| 2016 | $17,889 +2% | $58,106 |
| 2015 | $17,534 +0% | $58,106 -7.9% |
| 2014 | $17,530 +3.9% | $63,124 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $16,865 -7.9% | $62,402 -5.9% |
| 2012 | $18,311 +1.7% | $66,344 |
| 2011 | $18,013 +2.6% | $66,344 -11.7% |
| 2010 | $17,556 +2.5% | $75,126 |
| 2009 | $17,134 -2.9% | $75,126 -11.6% |
| 2008 | $17,638 +19.5% | $84,960 +28.3% |
| 2007 | $14,762 +8% | $66,196 |
| 2006 | $13,675 +5.4% | $66,196 |
| 2005 | $12,977 +4.5% | $66,196 +17.6% |
| 2004 | $12,419 +4.5% | $56,273 |
| 2003 | $11,883 +4.1% | $56,273 |
| 2002 | $11,417 +13.4% | $56,273 +29.4% |
| 2001 | $10,072 +1% | $43,504 |
| 2000 | $9,969 +8.8% | $43,504 |
| 1999 | $9,160 | $43,504 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- River Forest
- 60305
- 511 Jackson Ave
