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Sold on 09/25/2008
Anthony Iwersen of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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839 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $1,733,000

    Last sold 09/25/2008 for $1.8M

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 4,200

    Sqft ($429/Sqft)

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About 839 Jackson Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1921
HOA fee $0/month
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Exquisite Buurma built Colonial nestled on a 100' park-like lot. Five lge bedrooms and 3 full & 2 half baths. Sophisticated design and decorating throughout. Gourmet chef's kitchen with adjacent breakfast nook and family rm. Entire home recently renovated with all new systems. Huge master bedroom retreat with sitting area, giant closet and beautiful spa bath. One of the most spectacular yards in River Forest!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Anthony Iwersen
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#07010162 • last updated 9 months ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 19 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 7010162
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Living Area 4200
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 19425
Year Built 1921
HOA Fee $ 0, Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 2
Attic Dormer
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 10
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Tile
Construction Brick
# Garage Spaces 2
Other Structures Shed(s)
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan
HOA Fee Includes None
Location
Area River Forest
County Cook
Elementary School WILLARD 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 15014140020000
Directions 6 Blks W Of Harlem 1 Blk N Of Chicago Ave
$1.73M
Range: $1.36M-$2.09M
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2013
    Public Records
  • Nov 21, 2013 Sold
    $1,365,000
  • Nov 2013
    mls logo MLS # 08115140
  • Nov 5, 2013 Sold
    $1,365,000 (-8.9%)
  • Jul 16, 2012 Listed
    $1,498,000 (-16.8%)
  • Nov 2008
    Public Records
  • Nov 10, 2008 Sold
    $1,800,000
  • Nov 2008
    mls logo MLS # 07010162
  • Nov 4, 2008 Sold
    $1,800,000 (-14.2%)
  • Sep 2, 2008 Listed
    $2,099,000 (-4.5%)
  • Aug 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06940114
  • Aug 28, 2008 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 25, 2008 Listed
    $2,199,000
  • 839 Jackson Ave
    $1.8M
  • River Forest
    —
  • 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
831 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $970,000 6/3 3,380 0.01
823 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $833,060 4/3 2,640 0.03
847 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $835,920 5/3 3,200 0.03
830 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $740,000 4/2 2,072 0.03
834 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $910,000 3/2 2,490 0.03
826 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,170,000 4/2 5,386 0.04
840 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $941,270 6/3 3,354 0.04
820 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,000,000 6/3 3,630 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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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
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