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    • $1,585,000

    542 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

    5beds
    2,204sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1927
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $1,591,400 Zestimate®
    $719/sqft
    $4,581 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,591,400

    $1.45M - $1.75M

    $4,581/mo

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    What's special

    Wood burning fireplaceFenced backyardTwo additional large bedroomsWonderful primary suiteWonderful natural lightingBosch dishwasherTandem room
    Welcome to this classic 3 story brick colonial home on a 75' x 183' with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The foyer welcomes everyone to your new home. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning professionally designed kitchen with Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher & under the counter microwave. There is a fantastic mud room with additional custom cabinetry for all your needs. You will love the stately living room with a wood burning fireplace, built in corner cabinets & wonderful natural lighting. Two sets of doors lead to the fantastic sunroom on the north side of the home. Enjoy the separate dining room with family & friends. The 2nd floor has a wonderful primary suite, custom bath with a heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional large bedrooms & a tandem room plus a full bath on the 2nd floor and a convenient laundry chute! The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with a full bath with heated flooring and double sinks. The full finished basement with built-ins makes for a fun family room. Plus a separate room now used as an exercise room. The full size laundry room is just what you want. The fenced backyard is a dream! Side drive to a 2 1/2 car garage. Tear off roof & tuckpointing done in 2025. Tankless water heater 2022. Zoned A/C with gas hot water heat. Front lawn sprinkler system. Eveready Flood control system.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tagger O'Brien 708-743-5079,

    P.M. Walsh & Co.

    Bought with:

    Julie Downey

    Compass

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12681466MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Tandem Room, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 5
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X16
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X13
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X13
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 120 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10X12
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X13
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 143 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11X13
    Exercise room
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 286 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X22
    Family room
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 550 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22X25
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 169 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X13
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Basement
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X12
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 350 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14X25
    Mud room
    • Features: Flooring (Brick)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X12
    Sun room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 162 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X18
    Other
    • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 108 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9X12
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
    • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0
    • Total interior livable area: 2,204 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2.5
    • Parking features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2.5
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    • Dimensions: 75 x 183
    • Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
    Details
    • Parcel number: 15122120140000
    • Special conditions: None
    • Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1927
    • Major remodel year: 2023

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
    • Water: Lake Michigan

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: River Forest

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $719/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $730,000
    • Annual tax amount: $19,850
    • Date on market: 6/18/2026
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/27/2026Sold$1,585,000$719/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681466 Report a problem
    7/22/2026Pending sale$1,585,000$719/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681466 Report a problem
    6/20/2026Contingent$1,585,000$719/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681466 Report a problem
    6/18/2026Listed for sale$1,585,000+84.3%$719/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12681466 Report a problem
    5/25/2022Sold$860,000$390/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11384124 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$19,851 -0.7%$73,000
    2023$19,984 +18%$73,000 +24.5%
    2022$16,939 +3.5%$58,613
    2021$16,364 +1.6%$58,613
    2020$16,114 -4%$58,613 -2.7%
    2019$16,782 +5.7%$60,231
    2018$15,884 +0.2%$60,231
    2017$15,858 +7.2%$60,231 +19.8%
    2016$14,797 +2.3%$50,278
    2015$14,468 +8.9%$50,278
    2014$13,280 -10.3%$50,278 -11.8%
    2013$14,805 -2%$56,978
    2012$15,114 +0.7%$56,978
    2011$15,013 -4.1%$56,978 -17.3%
    2010$15,660 +0.7%$68,876
    2009$15,546 +6%$68,876 -5%
    2008$14,664 +5.6%$72,502 +23.8%
    2007$13,882 +8%$58,564
    2006$12,859 +13.2%$58,564
    2005$11,361 -2.7%$58,564 +10.4%
    2004$11,678 +4.5%$53,033
    2003$11,176 +4.1%$53,033
    2002$10,738 +23.9%$53,033 +49.5%
    2001$8,664 +1%$35,476 -5.9%
    2000$8,577 +9.6%$37,706
    1999$7,825 $37,706
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60305

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    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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