A great place to call home - this 3 bed / 2.5 bath vintage River Forest townhome is filled with natural light & 1 car garage + 1 car exterior parking just steps from your front door. Hardwood floors throughout 1st and 2nd floors. Spacious 18x14 living room with fireplace leads to separate dining room overlooking your private fenced in backyard. Adjacent eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances and tons of storage. Large storage closet/pantry and main level half bath. 3 spacious bedrooms up and large bathroom with fashionable original tile work and newly reglazed tub. Great additional space in the basement has room for a family room, 4th bedroom, rec room or home office and 2nd full bathroom. Central A/C (2022) several replaced windows, chimney recently rebricked and cleaned (2024), attic insulation (2024). Welcome home just in time for Spring to enjoy your new paver patio and raised garden beds. Perfect location to train, parks, schools and shopping. No HOA!
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$370,000
8131 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
3beds
1,436sqft
Townhouse, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
2,728 Square Feet Lot
$460,500 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$3,335 Estimated rent
Home value
$460,500
$428,000 - $497,000
$3,335/mo
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Private fenced in backyardRaised garden bedsNatural lightTons of storageSeparate dining roomReplaced windowsPaver patio
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Joel Zielke 630-346-7324,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Prairie Path REALT
Bought with:
Sarah Machmouchi
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12306439
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Den
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 2,728 sqft
- Dimensions: 31X88
Details
- Additional parcels included: 15112100620000
- Parcel number: 15112100350000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $370,000-3.9%$258/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306439 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Contingent | $385,000$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306439 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $385,000$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306439 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2025 | Contingent | $385,000$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Price change | $385,000-3.5%$268/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306439 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000+33%$278/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12306439 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2025 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12276378 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12276378 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listing removed | $3,250$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,250$2/sqft |
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| 10/28/2022 | Sold | $300,000-8.8%$209/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11628514 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2022 | Pending sale | $328,800$229/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #11628514 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2022 | Contingent | $328,800$229/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11628514 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $328,800+201.7%$229/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11628514 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/1986 | Sold | $109,000$76/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $30,000 |
| 2023 | $8,213 +10.2% | $30,000 +2.7% |
| 2022 | $7,449 +3.1% | $29,225 |
| 2021 | $7,224 -15% | $29,225 -12.9% |
| 2020 | $8,495 +70% | $33,539 +50.6% |
| 2019 | $4,998 +5.7% | $22,272 |
| 2018 | $4,728 -0.3% | $22,272 |
| 2017 | $4,743 -11.6% | $22,272 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $5,366 +3.1% | $20,962 |
| 2015 | $5,203 -6.3% | $20,962 -11.1% |
| 2014 | $5,553 -9.4% | $23,585 -8.1% |
| 2013 | $6,128 -2.6% | $25,670 |
| 2012 | $6,293 +2% | $25,670 |
| 2011 | $6,168 +24.7% | $25,670 -3.9% |
| 2010 | $4,944 +9.2% | $26,722 |
| 2009 | $4,529 +7.3% | $26,722 -5% |
| 2008 | $4,222 -0.9% | $28,129 +21.7% |
| 2007 | $4,259 +8.5% | $23,110 |
| 2006 | $3,926 +12.5% | $23,110 |
| 2005 | $3,490 -2.2% | $23,110 +23.4% |
| 2004 | $3,570 +3% | $18,727 |
| 2003 | $3,466 +4% | $18,727 |
| 2002 | $3,332 +21.3% | $18,727 +29.5% |
| 2001 | $2,748 +0.7% | $14,466 |
| 2000 | $2,728 +0% | $14,466 |
| 1999 | $2,728 | $14,466 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60305
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Roosevelt SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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