Welcome to the Solomon Thatcher Jr. Home, one of the first and finest homes built in River Forest. This home was built on 516 and 518 Keystone Avenue. Keystone Avenue is affectionately referred to as "The Street of Dreams" with some of the deepest parkways, setbacks, and yards up to 235' deep. A rare opportunity to own a very distinctive home situated one block from beautiful Keystone Park, and the River Forest Metra train station. This impressive three story home features a Mansard roof, elongated windows, and a welcoming porch and veranda. Solomon built this home with thoughtful, hand crafted millwork. He was a builder that also owned a sawmill which accounts for the incredible selection and execution of the woodwork displayed throughout the home. The home is designed around a grand central foyer with soaring ceilings, 8' pocket doors and a transom of french panes. The foyer and the first floor rooms are filled with art and stained glass, fireplaces, some original gas light sconces, hand carved woodwork, wainscoting, beamed ceilings and more. Moving through the grand foyer is the intimate dining room showcasing warm walnut wainscoting and breathtaking crown moldings found frequently in great Chicago architecture of this period. Off the dining room is a breakfast room flooded with light and panoramic views of the expansive yard and mature trees. The chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, an island with seating for six, high-end stainless steel appliances including a professional 48" oven/range, two refrigerators and two dishwashers for quick clean up. Off of the kitchen is a convenient mudroom that includes first floor laundry. This awesome kitchen was selected for the annual Parenthesis Kitchen walk. The home was also featured as an ASID showcase home, a Wright Plus house walk home and was on the 2022 River Forest Historic Homes Tour. The second floor includes a magnificent hallway with a striking floor to ceiling mahogany trimmed mirror. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a sunroom on the second floor. The Primary suite includes a fireplace, sitting area, walk-in closet, luxurious spa bath, separate shower and elegant double sink vanity. Third floor includes a game room, an office, 3 bedrooms and a full bath. There is a Coach House above the garage that is freshly painted and includes one bedroom, a family room, kitchen and a full bath. This is your opportunity to live in a wonderful home in a fabulous location on one of the largest lots in River Forest.
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$1,130,000
518 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
7beds
7,975sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1874
0.71 Acres Lot
$1,385,200 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$5,908 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,385,200
$1.25M - $1.57M
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Stained glassWarm walnut wainscotingOriginal gas light sconcesImpressive three story homeGame roomPanoramic viewsGrand central foyer
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Listing courtesy of:
Michael O'Neill 708-267-8995,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11473344
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Den
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X22
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 640 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X32
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X10
Game room
- Level: Third
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Butler, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X23
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X32
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Office
- Level: Third
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Study
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Main Level, Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 7,975 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 X 230
- Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Garden
Details
- Additional parcels included: 15121060190000
- Parcel number: 15121060200000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1874
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2023 | Sold | $1,130,000-9.6%$142/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473344 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2023 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473344 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Contingent | $1,250,000$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473344 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2023 | Price change | $1,250,000-15.3%$157/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473344 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2022 | Price change | $1,475,000-6.3%$185/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473344 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+31.3%$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11473344 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2005 | Sold | $1,200,000+20%$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2001 | Sold | $1,000,000$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $41,501 +0% |
| 2023 | $11,361 +94.1% | $41,500 +128.9% |
| 2022 | $5,855 +3.8% | $18,130 |
| 2021 | $5,638 +2.3% | $18,130 |
| 2020 | $5,509 -18.5% | $18,130 -16.7% |
| 2019 | $6,760 +246.8% | $21,775 +228.3% |
| 2018 | $1,949 +0.4% | $6,632 |
| 2017 | $1,942 +4.1% | $6,632 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $1,865 +1.8% | $5,798 |
| 2015 | $1,832 +9.2% | $5,798 |
| 2014 | $1,678 +2.6% | $5,798 |
| 2013 | $1,636 -1.6% | $5,798 |
| 2012 | $1,663 +2.4% | $5,798 |
| 2011 | $1,624 -21.4% | $5,798 -28.7% |
| 2010 | $2,066 +0% | $8,128 |
| 2009 | $2,066 +1.2% | $8,128 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,042 +3.9% | $8,555 +6.5% |
| 2007 | $1,966 +6% | $8,030 |
| 2006 | $1,856 +4.8% | $8,030 |
| 2005 | $1,770 -5.1% | $8,030 -1.6% |
| 2004 | $1,864 +4.7% | $8,157 |
| 2003 | $1,780 +6.6% | $8,157 +18.6% |
| 2001 | $1,670 +1.1% | $6,876 |
| 2000 | $1,652 | $6,876 |
| 1999 | $1,652 | $6,876 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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