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Sold on 07/23/2020
Adriana Cook of Compass

715 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $1,205,000

    Last sold 07/23/2020 after 79 Days

  • 6

    bed

  • 4.5

    bath

  • 4,194

    Sqft ($287/Sqft)

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About 715 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1915
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,950 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to this beautifully designed Cook-Nelson-Bialkowski signature home. Hidden on a beautiful, quiet and historic estate street under mature oaks and tucked into a forested lot, this new and completely redesigned home, featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces, a rooftop deck overlooking treetops, fire pit and a 3-season porch. Inside features a large, chef designer kitchen overlooking a family room with fireplace. This home is completely rebuilt from the basement to the 3rd floor is loaded with so many lovely details, coffered ceilings, smart home features, 3 master suites with full bathrooms and soaking tubs and gardens featuring custom landscaping with charming brick pavers and cedar privacy fence, 200 foot, mature white oak trees and dog run. Additional architectural details with generous amounts of natural stone, coffered ceilings, hand painted Moroccan tiles in walk in showers, 4 full soaking tubs, Namibian white marble counters, heated floors in all baths, wine fridge, wine cellar, smart hub fridge, professional range to accommodate large parties, two ovens, a tankless water heater with gravity system for instant hot water on all floors, 3 climate zones, high grade spray foam insulation for high efficiency indoor climates, thermal pane low e-glass windows, Benjamin Moore custom paint on all walls and trim, copper farm sink and high capacity copper range hood, instant hot water circulators on all new large water lines, 4 levels of recessed, dimmable lighting, on site custom built closets, 2 car garage with spacious attic, smart siding with 30 year guarantee and many other meticulously appointed details in both design and structure.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Adriana Cook
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10706757 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 16 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air, Zoned
Heating Gas, Forced Air
MLS # 10706757
Type Detached Single
SqFt 4194
Property Tax $ 17443.68
Year Built 1915
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Storage, Storage, Media Rm, Office, Storage, Balcony, Walk In Closet, 6th Bdrm, Screened Porch, Bedroom 5, 6th Bedroom, Office, Media Room, Storage, Screened Porch, Walk In Closet, Storage, Balcony
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms 12
Kitchen Island
# Fireplaces 2
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Logs
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Exterior Other
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Clubhouse, Park, Tennis Court(s)
County Cook
High School District 200
Elementary School District 90
Middle School District 90
Directions From Harlem & Lake, Turn West On Lake, Turn North On Forest To Property.
APN 15121020110000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Oct 2020
    Public Records
  • Oct 20, 2020 Sold
    $1,205,000
  • Aug 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10706757
  • Aug 31, 2020 Sold
    $1,205,000 (-6.5%)
  • Jul 26, 2020 Contingent
  • Jul 16, 2020 Re-Activated
  • Jul 16, 2020 Contingent
  • May 5, 2020 Listed
    $1,289,000 (-0.8%)
  • May 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10671488
  • May 5, 2020 Cancelled
  • Mar 18, 2020 Listed
    $1,299,000 (-3.1%)
  • Mar 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10622463
  • Mar 18, 2020 Cancelled
  • Jan 29, 2020 Listed
    $1,340,000
  • Oct 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10525996
  • Oct 28, 2019 Canceled
  • Sep 23, 2019 Listed
    $1,340,000 (-0.7%)
  • Sep 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10495156
  • Sep 23, 2019 Canceled
  • Aug 23, 2019 Listed
    $1,350,000 (-3.5%)
  • Aug 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10412089
  • Aug 13, 2019 Canceled
  • Jun 11, 2019 Listed
    $1,399,000 (-5.8%)
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10382811
  • Jun 11, 2019 Canceled
  • May 16, 2019 Listed
    $1,485,000 (+112.4%)
  • Jun 2017
    mls logo MLS # 09625867
  • Jun 16, 2017 Expired
  • May 13, 2017 Listed
    $699,000 (+63.3%)
  • Mar 2016
    Public Records
  • Mar 15, 2016 Sold
    $428,000
  • Mar 2016
    mls logo MLS # 08985110
  • Mar 10, 2016 Sold
    $427,832 (-10.7%)
  • Feb 27, 2016 Contingent
  • Oct 12, 2015 Price Change
    $479,000 (-4.0%)
  • Jul 16, 2015 Listed
    $499,000
  • 715 Forest Ave
    $1.2M
  • River Forest
    $599K
  • 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
713 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $577,690 4/2 1,736 0.01
719 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $480,000 4/1 1,364 0.01
711 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $610,000 3/1 1,962 0.02
725 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $530,630 4/2 2,004 0.02
707 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $559,990 3/1 1,501 0.03
703 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $579,990 3/1 1,937 0.03
729 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $546,920 3/1 1,588 0.03
720 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $666,990 4/1 1,960 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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