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Sold on 08/27/2025
Louise Nix of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

1444 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,275,000

Last sold 08/27/2025 after 6 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,505

    Sqft ($364/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 1444 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1928
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Beautiful Tudor filled with charm, character, and a true sense of home from the moment you arrive. Enter through the arched front door into a dramatic slate-tiled foyer, where a two-story skylight floods the space with natural light. The warmth and craftsmanship of this home are immediately felt. The sunken living room features 9.5 ft beamed ceilings, rich wood trim, oversized windows, and an impressive stone fireplace. An elegant formal dining room offers classic crown molding and a large bay window perfect for holiday gatherings. A large chefs kitchen, with custom cabinetry, open shelving, calacatta marble countertops, farmhouse sink, all complemented by high-end appliances including a Wolf 6 burner dual fuel range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. A few steps up from the main level, the spacious family room offers a quiet retreat with custom woodwork, built-in bookshelves, a sunlit window seat overlooking the backyard, and a striking limestone wbfp. Upstairs, you'll find four large bedrooms, each with generously sized closets, along with two full baths that still showcase their original vintage charm.The finished lower level includes a sunken rec room with a wbfp-great for movie nights and game days. The large utility room offers laundry, extra storage, space for exercise equipment, and room for a third bath. A 2 car heated attached garage provides convenience and additional storage. Enjoy a peaceful backyard with a large stone patio and a built-in wood-burning fireplace-ideal for outdoor entertaining or cozy fall evenings. Located just blocks from top-rated Willard School, Constitution Park, restaurants, shops, and more.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Louise Nix
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#12448283 • last updated 10 months ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Small Duct High Velocity
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Tudor
MLS # 12448283
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 3505
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 20855
Year Built 1928
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bath Desc Separate Shower
# Half Baths 1
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 10
Laundry Laundry Chute
Flooring Hardwood
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 3
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Roof Tile
# Garage Spaces 2
Patio and Porch Patio
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
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 15011020380000
Directions Greenfield To Forest And North To 1444
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  • Oct 2025
    Public Records
  • Oct 23, 2025 Sold
    $1,275,000
  • Oct 2025
    mls logo MLS # 12448283
  • Oct 17, 2025 Sold
    $1,275,000
  • Aug 29, 2025 Active
  • Aug 29, 2025 Pending
  • Aug 21, 2025 Listed
    $1,275,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $20,855 -12.6%
    $79,497 +2.79%
  • 2022
    $23,870 +3.7%
    $77,340
  • 2021
    $23,016 +2.0%
    $77,340
  • 2020
    $22,559 +5.7%
    $77,340 +7.13%
  • 2019
    $21,347 +5.6%
    $72,194
  • 2018
    $20,207 +0.3%
    $72,194
  • 2017
    $20,152 +0.9%
    $72,194 +11.78%
  • 2016
    $19,974 +2.0%
    $64,588
  • 2015
    $19,583 +9.1%
    $64,588
  • 2014
    $17,954 -11.6%
  • 2013
    $20,298
  • 1444 Forest Ave
    $1.27M
  • 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
1448 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,004,000 3/2 2,148 0.01
1438 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,163,000 4/2 2,430 0.01
1450 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,351,000 6/3 3,266 0.02
1434 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,020,000 4/2 2,565 0.02
1502 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,364,000 4/3 3,572 0.03
1441 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,434,000 5/4 3,127 0.03
1430 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,846,000 7/3 4,379 0.04
1447 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $976,000 2/2 2,451 0.04

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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