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Sold on 07/26/2021
Allan McLeod-Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty

319 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,098,000

Last sold 07/26/2021 for $611K

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,250

    Sqft ($188/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 319 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1898
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,534 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
A Wonderful opportunity to enjoy this eloquent tucked away home, on a quiet cul-de-sac street, within a few lawns of Washington Commons Park. This must-see home, ideal for a multigenerational family, has the finest in-law addition that you will find anywhere. 5 spacious bedrooms, including 2 master bedroom suites, 2 full, and 2 half bathrooms, three fireplaces, a great room with kitchen, fireplace, and second-floor laundry. In the basement, there is a laundry room, a bar, pool table, and lots of storage space. This home is located within three blocks of the River Forest Metra train station and is close to both the Green Line and Blue Line commuter train stations. You will also be in close walking distance to many great restaurants, stores, and pubs, along Madison Ave. and the Downtown Oak Park shopping center. This home has been very well maintained with many recent improvements, including a new roof 2019, two new furnaces one in 2019, and the other in 2015, dual pane windows, mature landscaping, an elevated large deck with a very private lot. A two-car garage with enough driveway parking for 6 cars. All this in a very highly regarded public school district, as well as near several excellent private schools. This home is ideal for multi-generation families where extended family members can live permanently with or occasionally with family or friends in a home that provides great independence, convenience, room, and comfort for everyone.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Allan McLeod-Smith
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10654970 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style American 4-Sq.
MLS # 10654970
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Living Area 3250
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.15
Property Tax $ 9526
Year Built 1898
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bath Desc Soaking Tub
Master Bathroom Desc Full
# Half Baths 2
Master Bedroom Desc 2nd Level
Basement Partial, Partially Finished
Other Room(s) 5th Bdrm
Laundry Basement
Living Room Main Level
Add'l Room(s) Bedroom 5
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 9
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 3
Exterior
Exterior Vinyl Siding
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Concrete
# Parking Spaces 8
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
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 15123020090000
$1.09M
Range: $834K-$1.36M
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2021
    Public Records
  • Sep 13, 2021 Sold
    $611,000
  • Sep 2021
    mls logo MLS # 10654970
  • Sep 8, 2021 Sold
    $611,000 (-4.7%)
  • Jul 28, 2021 Active
    —
  • Jun 10, 2021 Price Change
    $640,900 (-0.6%)
  • Jun 2, 2021 Price Change
    $644,900 (-0.8%)
  • May 25, 2021 Price Change
    $649,900 (-0.8%)
  • May 11, 2021 Price Change
    $655,000 (-0.7%)
  • Apr 23, 2021 Price Change
    $659,900
  • Apr 7, 2021 Price Change
    $660,000 (-1.5%)
  • Mar 29, 2021 Price Change
    $670,000 (-0.7%)
  • Mar 10, 2021 Price Change
    $674,900 (-0.7%)
  • Feb 25, 2021 Price Change
    $679,900 (-1.4%)
  • Oct 19, 2020 Price Change
    $689,900 (-1.4%)
  • Oct 9, 2020 Price Change
    $699,900 (-1.1%)
  • Sep 25, 2020 Price Change
    $707,500 (-1.4%)
  • Sep 8, 2020 Price Change
    $717,500 (-1.4%)
  • Aug 24, 2020 Price Change
    $727,500 (-0.7%)
  • Jul 3, 2020 Price Change
    $732,500 (-3.6%)
  • Mar 2, 2020 Listed
    $760,000 (-2.6%)
  • Nov 2018
    mls logo MLS # 10004666
  • Nov 2, 2018 Canceled
    —
  • Jul 2, 2018 Listed
    $779,900 (-1.9%)
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09944354
  • Jul 2, 2018 Canceled
    —
  • May 9, 2018 Listed
    $795,000 (-1.7%)
  • May 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09776169
  • May 9, 2018 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 19, 2018 Price Change
    $809,000 (-1.2%)
  • Oct 12, 2017 Listed
    $819,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $22,635 +21.5%
    $85,999 +40.75%
  • 2022
    $18,626 +68.7%
    $61,100 +47.25%
  • 2021
    $11,040 +1.2%
    $41,494
  • 2020
    $10,912 +8.4%
    $41,494 +7.5%
  • 2019
    $10,066 +5.7%
    $38,598
  • 2018
    $9,526
    $38,598
  • 2017
    $9,524 +7.6%
    $38,598 +21.39%
  • 2016
    $8,852 +2.6%
    $31,796
  • 2015
    $8,627 +8.8%
    $31,796
  • 2014
    $7,930 -16.3%
    —
  • 2013
    $9,477
    —
  • 319 Forest Ave
    $611K
  • River Forest
    —
  • 60305
    $411K +2% y/y
  • River Forest
    $414K +3% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
315 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $498,000 2/1 1,064 0.01
323 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,121,000 4/2 2,783 0.01
311 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $610,000 3/1 1,452 0.02
327 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $753,000 3/1 1,444 0.02
307 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $687,000 4/1 1,705 0.03
331 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $766,000 3/1 1,970 0.03
318 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,170,000 5/3 3,238 0.03
322 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $825,000 3/2 1,860 0.03

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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