$42,640
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544 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
Off Market
Closed
$1,500,000
542 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
5beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
0.55 Acres Lot
$1,826,700 Zestimate®
$1,000/sqft
$5,127 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,826,700
$1.63M - $2.06M
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Two stunning fireplacesFully finished lower levelSunlit loft-style hideawayChic new bathFully updated spa-like bathroomOversized windowsFlexible space
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Listed by:
Victoria Krause Schutte 708-214-8108,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Swati Saxena, BPOR,SFR
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12333176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Bedroom 5, Sun Room, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 462 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X22
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Den
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 406 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X29
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X23
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 522 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X29
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X4
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Oven
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,953
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.55 Acres
- Dimensions: 119 X 200
Details
- Parcel number: 15112080330000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: River Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,000/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,290,000
- Annual tax amount: $35,315
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000-4.8%$1,000/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12333176 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,575,000$1,050/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12333176 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Contingent | $1,575,000$1,050/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12333176 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000+46.5%$1,050/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12333176 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2021 | Sold | $1,075,000-2.1%$717/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10789180 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2020 | Pending sale | $1,098,000$732/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Price change | $1,098,000-4.5%$732/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Price change | $1,150,000-8%$767/sqft |
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| 4/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+92.3%$833/sqft |
Source: @properties #10666303 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/1997 | Sold | $650,000$433/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $129,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $35,315 +8.5% | $128,999 +28% |
| 2022 | $32,542 +7.4% | $100,774 |
| 2021 | $30,304 +2.1% | $100,774 |
| 2020 | $29,680 +11.1% | $100,774 +12.6% |
| 2019 | $26,720 +5.6% | $89,500 |
| 2018 | $25,293 +0.3% | $89,500 |
| 2017 | $25,220 -21.1% | $89,500 -12.1% |
| 2016 | $31,951 +1.9% | $101,817 |
| 2015 | $31,348 +9.1% | $101,817 |
| 2014 | $28,731 -11.5% | $101,817 -13.5% |
| 2013 | $32,472 -1.7% | $117,714 |
| 2012 | $33,043 +2% | $117,714 |
| 2011 | $32,399 +5.5% | $117,714 -7.2% |
| 2010 | $30,709 +1.4% | $126,866 |
| 2009 | $30,285 -1.5% | $126,866 -9.3% |
| 2008 | $30,760 +31% | $139,923 +43.3% |
| 2007 | $23,489 +6.1% | $97,674 |
| 2006 | $22,145 +10.6% | $97,674 |
| 2005 | $20,015 -2.7% | $97,674 +6.2% |
| 2004 | $20,574 +4.6% | $91,955 |
| 2003 | $19,671 +4.1% | $91,955 |
| 2002 | $18,899 +28% | $91,955 +46.4% |
| 2001 | $14,763 +1% | $62,824 |
| 2000 | $14,610 | $62,824 |
| 1999 | $14,610 | $62,824 |
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Neighborhood: 60305
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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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