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Sold on 08/18/2025
Colleen Navigato of Compass
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1038 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,466,000

Last sold 08/18/2025 after 5 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,334

    Sqft ($440/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1038 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1915
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.25 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Stunning, sophisticated, sun-drenched ! This home is located on one of the most sought after quiet, tree-lined blocks in River Forest. This BEAUTY sits on an oversized lot (50x219). The home was thoughtfully renovated in 2018 by the prior owner. The moment you step up to the front porch, you will fall in love. As you peer into the foyer with marble tiles, the custom doors & tall ceiling height draw you into the home where the natural sunlight beams throughout! The living room is a classic beauty boasting original restored 8 foot pocket sliding doors, decorative fire place with black soapstone surround and an additional 3 season sunroom( currently used a playroom) The kitchen features a 48" six burner with griddle Wolf range double oven, pot-filler, custom hood, separate built-in full height refrigerator and freezer, and porcelain countertops from countertop to ceiling. The large walk-in pantry includes a second full-sized refrigerator and plenty of storage. Dining space is sun drenched and overlooks the beautifully landscaped and patio--with New custom 2 car plus garage. The second floor features 4 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and marble bathroom with dual sinks and walk in shower. There is also a second full bath with tub on the second level. 5th bedroom is freshly carpeted and tucked away on 3rd floor, which also includes a small plumbed quarter bath plus an extra den or closet space. The finished basement has a full bathroom, office ( currently has a bed in it) , storage room, laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, not to mention a good sized Rec room. Prior owner did the full renovation in 2018 - windows, HVAC, plumbing, electric, flooring sanded and re-stained, sump pump, drain tiles and overhead sewer. Sellers have never used the fireplace; fireplace being sold As Is. See agent remarks for list of improvements done by this owner.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Colleen Navigato
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12442934 • last updated 11 months ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Forced Air
MLS # 12442934
Status New
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3334
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2514
Property Tax $ 28658.38
Year Built 1915
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bath Desc Double Sink
# Half Baths 2
Attic Finished
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Windows Screens
Exterior
Roof Asphalt
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 2
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Willard Elementary School
Elementary School District 90
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School District 90
Middle School Roosevelt School
High School District 200
APN 15013070130000
Directions Division To Forest Then South To Property
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  • Oct 2025
    Public Records
  • Oct 28, 2025 Sold
    $1,466,000
  • Sep 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12442934
  • Sep 16, 2025 Sold
    $1,466,000 (-1.3%)
  • Aug 19, 2025 Active
  • Aug 13, 2025 Listed
    $1,485,000 (+16.0%)
  • Mar 2022
    Public Records
  • Mar 22, 2022 Sold
    $1,280,000
  • Mar 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11322346
  • Mar 16, 2022 Sold
    $1,280,000 (+11.3%)
  • Mar 7, 2022 Pending
  • Feb 15, 2022 Active
  • Feb 10, 2022 Listed
    $1,150,000 (+65.5%)
  • Oct 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09665002
  • Oct 4, 2017 Sold
    $695,000
  • Aug 9, 2017 Contingent
  • Jul 31, 2017 Price Change
    $738,000 (-4.0%)
  • Jun 20, 2017 Listed
    $769,000
  • Oct 2017
    Public Records
  • Oct 4, 2017 Sold
    $695,000 (-5.8%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $28,658 +44.8%
    $108,000 +66.94%
  • 2022
    $19,786 +3.7%
    $64,693
  • 2021
    $19,083 -4.8%
    $64,693 -6.31%
  • 2020
    $20,040 +11.0%
    $69,052 +12.15%
  • 2019
    $18,049 +59.5%
    $61,571 +59.9%
  • 2018
    $11,317 -38.9%
    $38,507 -42.19%
  • 2017
    $18,518 +22.5%
    $66,612 +34.64%
  • 2016
    $15,113 -7.3%
    $49,475 -8.69%
  • 2015
    $16,295 +4.9%
    $54,184
  • 2014
    $15,527 -5.6%
  • 2013
    $16,444
  • 1038 Forest Ave
    $1.46M
  • River Forest
  • 60305
    $550K +37% y/y
  • River Forest
    $564K +41% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1034 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,732,000 5/3 3,593 0.01
1044 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,936,000 5/4 3,380 0.01
1030 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,779,000 5/3 3,210 0.02
1022 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,306,000 4/2 2,223 0.04
1037 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $2,084,000 5/3 4,523 0.04
1102 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,634,000 4/3 776 0.04
1031 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,198,000 3/2 2,635 0.05
1045 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,487,000 3/3 3,621 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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