Enjoy living in the heart of River Forest in this inviting 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. Full-width front porch welcomes you into spacious living areas featuring on-trend colors throughout the living room, dining room, and updated kitchen-all seamlessly connected to the family room with vaulted ceilings and an adjacent full bath, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The second floor offers three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully renovated extra-large full hall bath. The third floor features a charming treetop primary bedroom with an ensuite full bath. The finished basement expands the living space with a recreation room, laundry facilities, and ample storage. Additional updates include a new garage (2005), patio and landscaping (2006), New Windows FAM Room (2007) A/C unit (2015) New Kitchen (2016) New Roof on house (2017) and more- making this home truly move-in ready. Walk to schools, parks, library and more!
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$905,000
7911 Oak Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
4beds
2,259sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
5,080 Square Feet Lot
$938,400 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$4,859 Estimated rent
Home value
$938,400
$845,000 - $1.04M
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Finished basementOn-trend colorsPatio and landscapingCharming treetop primary bedroomNew garageAmple storageUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Greer Haseman 708-606-8896,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Chris Curran 708-366-0400,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12470876
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Breakfast Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Third
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Breakfast Room, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 08X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Partial
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,259 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,080 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 X 127
Details
- Parcel number: 15121070270000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- 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: $401/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $612,040
- Annual tax amount: $15,122
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $905,000-3.7%$401/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470876 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $940,000$416/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470876 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Contingent | $940,000$416/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470876 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $940,000+21.2%$416/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12470876 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2006 | Sold | $775,500+33%$343/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2004 | Sold | $583,000+101%$258/sqft |
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| 10/14/1999 | Sold | $290,000+69.3%$128/sqft |
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| 11/10/1993 | Sold | $171,333$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $61,204 |
| 2023 | $15,122 +18.9% | $61,204 +34.4% |
| 2022 | $12,721 +3.4% | $45,551 |
| 2021 | $12,302 +1.3% | $45,551 |
| 2020 | $12,145 -10% | $45,551 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $13,494 +5.7% | $49,642 |
| 2018 | $12,772 -5.1% | $49,642 -4.6% |
| 2017 | $13,459 +13.2% | $52,036 +26.2% |
| 2016 | $11,886 -3.2% | $41,230 -4.9% |
| 2015 | $12,280 +4% | $43,354 |
| 2014 | $11,807 -7.2% | $43,354 -9.2% |
| 2013 | $12,727 -1.9% | $47,736 |
| 2012 | $12,975 +1.3% | $47,736 |
| 2011 | $12,802 -10.8% | $47,736 -18.1% |
| 2010 | $14,353 -0.1% | $58,281 |
| 2009 | $14,361 +1.1% | $58,281 -5% |
| 2008 | $14,205 +14.1% | $61,349 +16.6% |
| 2007 | $12,453 +12.4% | $52,608 -4.9% |
| 2006 | $11,080 +4.7% | $55,334 |
| 2005 | $10,583 +71.1% | $55,334 +90.8% |
| 2004 | $6,185 -2.3% | $29,000 |
| 2003 | $6,329 +4.1% | $29,000 |
| 2002 | $6,081 -7.2% | $29,000 |
| 2001 | $6,550 +1% | $29,000 |
| 2000 | $6,485 -14.1% | $29,000 |
| 1999 | $7,547 | $29,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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