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Sold on 06/01/2020
Laura Maychruk of Gullo & Associates

842 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $685,000

    Last sold 06/01/2020 for $527K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 3,098

    Sqft ($170/Sqft)

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About 842 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1932
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 8,459 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Charming Tudor in beautiful central River Forest, completely updated for today's buyers! Solid brick and stone home, with slate roof and copper gutters/downspouts are just the start-- Newer windows, freshly painted throughout, wood floors refinished, full bathroom updated, BRAND NEW Kitchen appliances and more! Generous room sizes and gracious, circular flow make this home great for entertaining and a modern lifestyle. Basement is large with high ceilings, a blank slate ready for your finishing touches. Backyard features a large 2-tier deck and professional landscaping. A newer 2 car garage rounds out the package! Short walk to Metra, schools, parks, library and more! Move-in and enjoy the RF life! TAXES DO NOT REFLECT HO EXEMPTION!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Laura Maychruk
Listing Office - Gullo & Associates
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#10710107 • last updated 6 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam
Levels/Style Tudor
MLS # 10710107
Type Detached Single
SqFt 3098
Property Tax $ 17569.87
Year Built 1932
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Other Room(s) Deck, Foyer, Den, Mud Room, Den, Foyer, Deck
Total # of Rooms 8
Kitchen Galley
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck
Exterior Brick
Roof Slate
Parking Desc Garage, Space/s, Off Street, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 5, 3
Garage Desc Detached
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 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 2 Blocks East Of Thatcher And 1 Blk N Of Chicago Ave
APN 15013190140000
$685K
Range: $541K-$828K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,559/month
Gross rent multiplier: 28.2
  • Sep 2020
    Public Records
  • Sep 23, 2020 Sold
    $527,000
  • Jul 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10710107
  • Jul 16, 2020 Sold
    $527,000 (-4.2%)
  • Jun 1, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • May 8, 2020 Listed
    $549,900 (-4.4%)
  • May 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10651376
  • May 8, 2020 Cancelled
    —
  • Feb 29, 2020 Listed
    $575,000
  • Nov 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10558735
  • Nov 14, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Oct 26, 2019 Listed
    $575,000
  • Oct 2019
    mls logo MLS # 10517163
  • Oct 26, 2019 Canceled
    —
  • Oct 4, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Sep 16, 2019 Active
    —
  • Sep 13, 2019 Listed
    $575,000 (-20.0%)
  • Jul 2007
    mls logo MLS # 06491174
  • Jul 16, 2007 Cancelled
    —
  • Apr 25, 2007 Listed
    $719,000 (+36.4%)
  • Jul 2004
    Public Records
  • Jul 8, 2004 Sold
    $527,000
  • 842 Forest Ave
    $527K
  • River Forest
    $599K
  • 60305
    $729K +82% y/y
  • River Forest
    $732K +79% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
838 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $663,020 4/2 2,584 0.01
846 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $620,000 4/2 2,030 0.01
834 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $660,000 4/2 2,216 0.02
847 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $669,220 3/1 2,207 0.02
830 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,060,030 5/3 4,937 0.03
900 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $579,990 3/2 1,787 0.03
826 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $774,310 4/2 2,550 0.04
843 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $911,520 5/2 3,489 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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