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Sold on 04/12/2022
Brian Behan of @properties Christie's International Real Estate

243 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $928,000

    Last sold 04/12/2022 after 8 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,332

    Sqft ($398/Sqft)

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About 243 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1927
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,710 Sqft
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Incredibly well maintained and charming Cape Cod on a coveted cul-de-sac street that is walkable to the best of RF. Main level boasts formal Living Room w/ wood burning fireplace, formal Dining Room and an open concept kitchen family room combo that spans the entire rear of the home and mud room to boot. Kitchen features a full Thermador appliance package, natural stone counters, farmhouse style sink, custom cabinets topped with crown, fully vented hood, wine/beverage fridge and built in speakers. A cozy gas log fireplace warms up movie nights in the Family Room. Second level boast an en-suite Primary Bedroom w/ walk in closet and a spacious bath with separate shower stall and porcelain soaking tub. Two more generous sized bedrooms share a hallway bath and round out this level. Finished and dry basement offers multiple options; a workout area, rec room, private home office space w/ dry bar and half bath, laundry and utility. Recent improvements include a full perimeter drain tile w/ sump pump and a modified overhead sewer which will prevent a much dreaded back flow catastrophe. Brand new 2 car Hardie sided garage with electric car charger and new concrete pad. Buried electric service, zero overhead wires! Half a block walk to the playground, little league and youth soccer fields at Washington Commons Park. A short walk to RF Metra Depot, RF Paddle Courts, Keystone Park, Lincoln Elementary and more!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Brian Behan
Listing Office - @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11351124 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 21 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
MLS # 11351124
Status Closed
SubType 2 Stories
Living Area 2332
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.177
Property Tax $ 15830.29
Year Built 1927
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5%-$395
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 2
Basement Full, Unfinished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry In Unit
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 2
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Asphalt
Exterior Frame
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2.5
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2.5
Lot Desc .50-.99 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School Lincoln 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 15123020540000
Directions HAWTHORNE TO FOREST - SOUTH TO 243
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jul 2022
    Public Records
  • Jul 13, 2022 Sold
    $928,000
  • Jun 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11351124
  • Jun 7, 2022 Sold
    $928,000 (+3.1%)
  • May 5, 2022 Pending
  • Apr 12, 2022 Active
  • Apr 4, 2022 Listed
    $900,000 (+13.9%)
  • Jun 2018
    Public Records
  • Jun 14, 2018 Sold
    $790,000
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09893082
  • May 30, 2018 Sold
    $789,900
  • Mar 27, 2018 Contingent
  • Mar 21, 2018 Listed
    $789,900 (-1.3%)
  • Jun 2007
    Public Records
  • Jun 21, 2007 Sold
    $800,000
  • Jun 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06408407
  • Jun 15, 2007 Sold
    $800,000 (-3.4%)
  • Feb 12, 2007 Listed
    $828,000 (+120.5%)
  • Jan 2001
    Public Records
  • Jan 3, 2001 Sold
    $375,500
  • 243 Forest Ave
    $928K
  • River Forest
  • 60305
    $729K +82% y/y
  • River Forest
    $729K +78% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
301 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $601,250 3/3 1,628 0.01
239 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $459,990 3/1 1,257 0.01
303 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $499,990 3/1 1,302 0.02
233 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $571,080 4/3 1,657 0.03
307 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $519,990 4/1 1,705 0.03
302 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $407,230 3/1 1,263 0.04
236 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $873,930 3/2 1,200 0.04
311 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $479,990 3/1 1,452 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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10/10
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades K-4
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Roosevelt School
public Grades 5-8
River Forest School District 90
8/10
Oak Park & River Forest High School
public Grades 9-12
Oak Park - River Forest School District 200
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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