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$650,000
● House - Off Market

529 Forest Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
1,436 Ft²
$4,170
Est. Monthly
3.36%
Cap Rate

About This Property

This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.1-bath home exudes warmth, character, and timeless charm. Nestled in a prime River Forest location, it has been meticulously updated by its owners over time, preserving its original craftsmanship while adding modern conveniences.  Step inside to a welcoming living room featuring a decorative fireplace flanked by custom-built bookcases. The adjacent sunroom is perfect for a home office, playroom, or cozy reading nook. A spacious central dining room showcases stunning, restored art glass windows, filling the space with natural light and charm. The kitchen is a delight, complete with stainless steel appliances, a coat nook, and convenient access to the powder room. A stunning craftsman staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find three spacious bedrooms, an enclosed tandem/heated porch, a full bath, and a built-in linen closet with drawers. The versatile floor plan allows for creative use of spaces-the dining room can easily function as a family room, and the front sunroom can serve as a formal dining area.  The basement is a clean, open space with a laundry area and ample storage, ready for your vision. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with a charming hill backdrop, providing a peaceful retreat. A 1+ car garage adds convenience with a long driveway. Located just steps from vibrant Keystone Park, residents can enjoy an array of community amenities, including tennis and pickleball courts, platform tennis, baseball fields, and the Depot, which hosts a variety of Park District classes and activities.  Also nearby are schools, Thatcher Woods, River Forest Tennis Club & Pool, the Library, shopping, and more.
Unit Size
1,436 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.16 acres
Price per sqft
$453
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$978
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1915

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Last updated: 2 years ago (MRED MLS #12294982)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 14, 2025 Sold
Sold
Feb 21, 2025 Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate $650,000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
May 25, 2023 Sold
Sold
Apr 21, 2023 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $539,900
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
**Multiple Offers Received, H&B due tomorrow Monday @ 2p** Charming & updated 3 bedroom / 1.1 bath home in central River Forest! Warm entry & living room with decorative fireplace flanked with built-in bookcases, adjacent sun room is ideal home office or play room area. Spacious center dining room with backyard views, gorgeous & functioning art glass windows, powder room, delightful kitchen with stainless steel appliances and coat nook complete the main level. Beautiful, craftsman staircase to the 2nd level features three bedrooms + tandem/enclosed heated porch, full bathroom & built-in linen closet with drawers. Neat & clean basement is an open area with laundry. This home was thoughtfully updated over-time by the sellers with attention towards the details...refinished hardwood floors, restored/functioning art glass windows, new windows and stunning interior doors throughout. Versatile floor plan, dining room can be a family room off the kitchen & front sun porch can be a dining room! Wonderful, fenced lot with hill as a backdrop. 1+ car garage. Great neighborhood & location steps to Keystone park & Metra. Nearby is Thatcher woods, River Forest Tennis Club & Pool, Library, shopping & more!

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 3
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 63
  • Exterior Walls Type: 17
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7,160
  • Total Building Area: 1,436
  • Gross Building Area: 1,436
  • Building Area: 1,436
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,436
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SOLOMAN THATCHERS
  • Land Acres: 0000000164
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2-05
  • Legal Description 1: (SOLOMAN) (THATCHERS) SUB OF WH OF NW SEC 12-39-12

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: River Forest School District 90
  • Census Tract: 812000

Geography

  • District: 33
  • Parcel: 15-12-108-021-0000
  • Lot: 11
  • Meridian: SEC 12 TWN 39N RNG 12E
  • Municipality: RIVER FOREST
  • Latitude: 41.8894
  • Longitude: -87.8214

    Address

  • Full Address: 529 Forest Ave
  • Address - House Number: 529
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IL
  • City Name: River Forest
  • Carrier Code: C018
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1707
  • Zip Code: 60305

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,216,209
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 33001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2029
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 583,709
  • High Value: 702,149
  • Low Value: 465,270

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $480,000
  • Market Land Value: $93,080
  • Market Improvement Value: $386,920

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $48,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $9,308
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $38,692

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 24, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 25, 2023
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 25116
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 12, 2014
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: May 14, 2014
  • Previous Sale Amount: $333,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 68
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 529 Forest Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 529 Forest Avenue was built in 1915 and last sold on May 24, 2023 for $590,000.
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