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$729,000

739 Park Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

3beds

1,525sqft

$5,491/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1912

10,000 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$478/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Storybook cottage homeBeamed ceilingsLarge yardSide drivewayLarge roomsCharming home

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Office

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 180 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X15

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 130 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X13

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Second
Area: 270 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18X15

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 160 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X16

Family room

Features: Flooring (Other)
Level: Lower
Area: 840 Square Feet
Dimensions: 30X28

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Vinyl)
Level: Main
Area: 306 Square Feet
Dimensions: 17X18

Living room

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 486 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18X27

Office

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 90 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9X10

Heating

Steam

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Unfinished,Full
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Living Room, Basement

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,525 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck

Lot

Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50x200

Details

Parcel number: 15121030050000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Shingle Siding

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1912

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: River Forest

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $478/sqft
Tax assessed value: $480,000
Annual tax amount: $13,669
Date on market: 7/12/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Price history is unavailable.

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$13,669 +4%	$48,000
2023	$13,140 -9.8%	$48,000 +6.4%
2022	$14,566 +19.8%	$45,108
2021	$12,164 +1.3%	$45,108
2020	$12,010 +1.5%	$45,108 +1.9%
2019	$11,829 +5.7%	$44,276
2018	$11,195 +0.1%	$44,276
2017	$11,186 +9.1%	$44,276 +22.4%
2016	$10,255 +2.5%	$36,160
2015	$10,007 +8.8%	$36,160
2014	$9,193 -7.8%	$36,160 -9.3%
2013	$9,972 -2.3%	$39,850
2012	$10,202 -1.9%	$39,850 -1.6%
2011	$10,403 -4.8%	$40,513 -19.4%
2010	$10,927 +3.9%	$50,260
2009	$10,512 +8.8%	$50,260 -5%
2008	$9,665 +13.9%	$52,906 +30.3%
2007	$8,487 +8.2%	$40,594
2006	$7,842 +10.6%	$40,594
2005	$7,092 -4.1%	$40,594 +18.4%
2004	$7,393 +4.4%	$34,286
2003	$7,084 +4.1%	$34,286
2002	$6,807 +8.2%	$34,286 +22.8%
2001	$6,290 +1%	$27,928
2000	$6,228 +12.6%	$27,928
1999	$5,533	$27,928

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 60305

Getting around

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

56 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

9/10
Roosevelt School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
10/10
Oak Park & River Forest High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
10/10
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades: 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.