Location is everything here - just a short walk to the Metra with a quick 18-minute ride to downtown Chicago. Families will love being in the highly rated school district, with Lincoln elementary school ranked #17 in the state and located just down the street. This warm and welcoming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect mix of charm, comfort, and location. The main level features a sun-filled living room, formal dining area and kitchen (that could easily accommodate a cafe table for eat-in), and hardwood floors throughout. The bedrooms are all on the upper level and feature hardwood floors and ceiling fans. The partially finished basement offers additional living space ideal for a playroom, TV lounge, or home office. The large utility room offers storage as well as housing the laundry and mechanicals. A rare oversized 2-car garage sits just off the alley in back, providing easy access and ample storage. Enjoy walkable access to parks, forest preserves (including a hidden trail entrance just across the street), the Thatcher Woods Nature Center, and both downtown Oak Park and Forest Park. The iconic Frank Lloyd Wright Winslow House sub-division sits right across the street - a daily reminder of River Forest's rich architectural legacy. This is a rare opportunity to own a home that truly offers it all - location, lifestyle, and livability.
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$378,500
8213 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
3beds
1,483sqft
Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$387,500 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$2,644 Estimated rent
Home value
$387,500
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Anne Rosen, ABR,SRES (312)545-7148,
Keller Williams Infinity
Bought with:
Tracey Larsen, CNC
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12518296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Deck
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X20
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,483 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,640 sqft
- Dimensions: 26 X 140
- Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 15112100150000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: River Forest
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2026 | Sold | $378,500-1.7%$255/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12518296 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Contingent | $385,000$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12518296 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $385,000-3.8%$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12518296 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listing removed | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12453437 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12453437 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $400,000$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426527 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Contingent | $400,000+5.3%$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12402499 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listing removed | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12402595 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,750$3/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12402595 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Sold | $380,000+2.2%$256/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11827109 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Contingent | $372,000$251/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11827109 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $372,000+51.8%$251/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11827109 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Sold | $245,000$165/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2013 | Pending sale | $245,000$165/sqft |
Source: Gagliardo Realty Associates LLC #08313436 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2013 | Price change | $245,000-11.2%$165/sqft |
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| 3/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $275,999-7.7%$186/sqft |
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| 8/14/2010 | Listing removed | $299,000$202/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #07552054 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2010 | Listed for sale | $299,000$202/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $37,998 |
| 2023 | $9,495 +16.9% | $37,998 +33% |
| 2022 | $8,119 +3.5% | $28,563 |
| 2021 | $7,847 +1.4% | $28,563 |
| 2020 | $7,737 +15.4% | $28,563 +14.1% |
| 2019 | $6,706 +5.7% | $25,030 |
| 2018 | $6,346 +0.1% | $25,030 |
| 2017 | $6,341 -10.5% | $25,030 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $7,083 +2.4% | $24,516 |
| 2015 | $6,919 +8.9% | $24,516 |
| 2014 | $6,353 -16.5% | $24,516 -6.7% |
| 2013 | $7,611 -4% | $26,285 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $7,928 +5% | $26,953 |
| 2011 | $7,548 -4.1% | $26,953 -12.9% |
| 2010 | $7,868 +0% | $30,952 |
| 2009 | $7,867 +63.5% | $30,952 -5% |
| 2008 | $4,813 -2% | $32,582 +15.1% |
| 2007 | $4,910 +8.2% | $28,314 |
| 2006 | $4,537 +3.5% | $28,314 |
| 2005 | $4,385 +6% | $28,314 +41.3% |
| 2004 | $4,136 +10.2% | $20,036 |
| 2003 | $3,752 +4% | $20,036 |
| 2002 | $3,607 +28.4% | $20,036 +36.1% |
| 2001 | $2,810 -20.5% | $14,720 |
| 2000 | $3,536 -8.9% | $14,720 |
| 1999 | $3,882 | $14,720 |
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: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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