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Sold on 06/23/2020
Sharon Thacker of @properties

562 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $596,000

    Last sold 06/23/2020 after 8 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 2,200

    Sqft ($271/Sqft)

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About 562 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1899
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,161 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Warm & welcoming Victorian home in the heart of River Forest just a short 5 min walk to Metra train. Lovely double parlor with lots of windows, gas fireplace and pocket doors. Large kitchen w/farm sink, soapstone countertop, and top of the line appliances, including 48" Viking stove, SubZero fridge and Bosch dishwasher. Four bedrooms on second level. Fam room w/vaulted ceiling overlooks yard with brick paver patio and newer 2 car garage. Hardwood floors throughout & central air. A beautiful home in a most convenient & desirable location. 24 hour notice please.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sharon Thacker
Listing Office - @properties
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10747875 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas, Forced Air
MLS # 10747875
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2200
Property Tax $ 14177.71
Year Built 1899
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Full
Total # of Rooms 8
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
Other Room(s) Foyer
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room, Gas Logs
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features Brick Paver Patio
Exterior Frame
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s)
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks
County Cook
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
High School District 200
Elementary School District 90
Middle School District 90
High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Directions 2 Blocks East Of Thatcher And North Of Lake Street
APN 15121070370000
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  • Oct 2020
    Public Records
  • Oct 15, 2020 Sold
    $596,000
  • Aug 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10747875
  • Aug 16, 2020 Sold
    $596,000 (-3.7%)
  • Jul 23, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Jun 23, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Jun 15, 2020 Listed
    $619,000 (-2.5%)
  • Mar 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10640178
  • Mar 24, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Feb 18, 2020 Listed
    $635,000 (+18.0%)
  • Aug 2009
    Public Records
  • Aug 31, 2009 Sold
    $538,000
  • Aug 2009
    mls logo MLS # 07166288
  • Aug 21, 2009 Sold
    $538,000 (-3.9%)
  • Mar 20, 2009 Listed
    $559,900 (-19.9%)
  • Oct 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06660223
  • Oct 23, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Sep 4, 2007 Listed
    $699,000 (-4.9%)
  • Sep 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06485424
  • Sep 3, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 20, 2007 Listed
    $735,000 (+23.5%)
  • Dec 2005
    Public Records
  • Dec 6, 2005 Sold
    $595,000
  • 562 Forest Ave
    $596K
  • River Forest
    $599K
  • 60305
    $729K +21% y/y
  • River Forest
    $732K +18% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
558 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,040,000 4/3 1,754 0.01
602 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,320,000 5/3 4,421 0.01
554 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,690,000 3/5 4,705 0.02
606 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,066,030 6/4 3,701 0.02
610 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $726,430 4/2 2,521 0.03
550 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,508,440 3/5 4,154 0.03
563 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $570,000 4/2 2,084 0.04
601 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $620,000 4/1 2,294 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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