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Sold on 12/15/2018
Meredith Conn of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

826 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $700,000

    Last sold 12/15/2018 after 24 Hours

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 2,600

    Sqft ($269/Sqft)

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About 826 Forest Ave

Property type House
Year built 1923
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,999 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
WHAT are ya waiting for? Value, Style, Location? This home has it all! Be wowed by 3+ flrs of sunshine and savvy. "Larger than it looks" Colonial-inspired home nods to architecture of the past, with modern luxuries-the best of all worlds.Central foyer opens to living rm with deco-tiled fp and custom cabs. Step through French doors into the fam. rm to relax on the couch while dinner is cooking, or meander to a spacious screened porch and deck to enjoy the garden view. An enviable kitchen (w/ built-in office nook) designed for people who cook and create, flows seemlessly to the DR. 2nd level has a unique rm walled in knotty pine;the perfect extra bdrm/office. Master includes a luxury hotel-style bth, sitting area, and built-ins. 2 spacious bdrms share a modern full bth. The 3rd level affords a treetop view of the landscape, while embodying a private bdrm 'en suite'-great for nanny- or teen needing a getaway.The utilitarian bsmt perfect for working out and hiding all that stuff!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Meredith Conn
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10155884 • last updated 7 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 17 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central Air
Heating Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 10155884
Type Detached Single
SqFt 2600
Property Tax $ 19683.89
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1923
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Partial
Other Room(s) Bonus, 5th Bdrm, Screened Porch, Foyer, Screened Porch, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room
Attic Finished, Interior Stair
Total # of Rooms 10
Kitchen Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Exterior Shakes
Parking Desc Garage, Space/s
# Parking Spaces 4, 2
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
County Cook
Elementary School WILLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School ROOSEVELT SCHOOL
High School District 200
Elementary School District 90
Middle School District 90
High School OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
Directions From Chicago Ave And Forest In River Forest Go North 1/2 Block
APN 15013190200000
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  • Feb 2019
    Public Records
  • Feb 25, 2019 Sold
    $700,000
  • Feb 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10155884
  • Feb 14, 2019 Sold
    $700,000 (-3.4%)
  • Jan 30, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Dec 17, 2018 Active
    —
  • Dec 14, 2018 Listed
    $725,000
  • Dec 2018
    mls logo MLS # 10133978
  • Dec 14, 2018 Canceled
    —
  • Nov 9, 2018 Listed
    $725,000 (-1.4%)
  • Nov 2018
    mls logo MLS # 10032828
  • Nov 9, 2018 Canceled
    —
  • Sep 21, 2018 Price Change
    $735,000 (-1.3%)
  • Aug 24, 2018 Price Change
    $745,000 (-0.7%)
  • Aug 9, 2018 Price Change
    $750,000 (-1.2%)
  • Jul 27, 2018 Listed
    $759,000 (-0.8%)
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 09906750
  • Jul 26, 2018 Canceled
    —
  • Jun 29, 2018 Price Change
    $765,000 (-0.5%)
  • Jun 11, 2018 Price Change
    $769,000 (-0.8%)
  • May 20, 2018 Price Change
    $775,000 (-3.0%)
  • Apr 5, 2018 Listed
    $799,000
  • Jun 2006
    Public Records
  • Jun 29, 2006 Sold
    $799,000
  • 826 Forest Ave
    $700K
  • —
  • 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
822 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $677,000 3/2 2,172 0.01
830 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,209,000 5/3 4,937 0.01
834 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $765,000 4/2 2,216 0.02
818 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $841,000 4/1 3,262 0.02
838 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $758,000 4/2 2,584 0.03
814 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $584,000 3/1 1,344 0.03
842 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $736,000 4/1 2,250 0.04
819 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $739,000 3/2 1,842 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
Willard Elementary School
public Grades PK, 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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