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Sold on 01/20/2022
Zachary Knebel of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

842 William St, River Forest, IL 60305

  • $980,000

    Last sold 01/20/2022 after 107 Days

  • 5

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,184

    Sqft ($308/Sqft)

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About 842 William St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,348 Sqft
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Gracious 5 bedroom, 3.1 bathroom Buurma home located in the heart beautiful River Forest. This well cared for home offers four floors of living space. The sun-filled living room includes original wood paneled fireplace, grand staircase and wall of windows at the front of the home. Spacious separate dining room connects to large yet cozy family room overlooking the manicured backyard. Updated eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and half bath complete the first floor. On the second floor, find primary suite with renovated marble bathroom with vaulted ceiling, three additional bedrooms, hallway full bathroom, and a terrace. Third floor offers fifth bedroom that can dual as kids play space or home office. Finished basement has large rec room, full bathroom, separate laundry room and additional storage. Thoughtful updates like mostly new windows throughout, extensive tile roof maintenance and brick paver patio. Unique features like beveled glass doors and custom built ins make this home special - don't forget the Murphy bed upstairs. This house is a must-see!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Zachary Knebel
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#11238231 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Heating Natural Gas
MLS # 11238231
Status Closed
SubType 3 Stories
Living Area 3184
Type Detached Single
Lot Size (Acres) 0.2146
Property Tax $ 16994
Year Built 1925
Buyer Agent Commission 2.5% - $395
HOA Fee $ Not Applicable
Interior
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Basement Full, Finished
Dining Room Separate
Total # of Rooms 11
Accessibility Features No
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior Features Hardwood Floors
Exterior
Roof Tile
Exterior Brick
Garage Desc Detached
# Garage Spaces 2
Driveway Desc Concrete
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Exterior Features Balcony
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Public Sewer
Water Source Public
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 15014150130000
Directions Chicago Ave To William; North On William One Block To Property.
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  • Apr 2022
    Public Records
  • Apr 25, 2022 Sold
    $980,000
  • Apr 2022
    mls logo MLS # 11238231
  • Apr 15, 2022 Sold
    $980,000 (-6.7%)
  • Mar 4, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Dec 4, 2021 Listed
    —
  • Nov 11, 2021 Active
    —
  • Oct 5, 2021 Listed
    $1,050,000 (+2.4%)
  • Jul 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10768863
  • Jul 13, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Jul 3, 2020 Listed
    $1,025,000
  • Jul 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10739029
  • Jul 3, 2020 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 8, 2020 Listed
    $1,025,000 (-2.4%)
  • Jun 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10678111
  • Jun 8, 2020 Cancelled
    —
  • Mar 27, 2020 Listed
    $1,050,000
  • Mar 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10668016
  • Mar 26, 2020 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • Mar 15, 2020 Listed
    $1,050,000
  • Mar 2020
    mls logo MLS # 10661876
  • Mar 15, 2020 Expired
    —
  • Mar 12, 2020 Listed
    $1,050,000 (+16.0%)
  • Apr 2008
    Public Records
  • Apr 2, 2008 Sold
    $905,000
  • Mar 2008
    mls logo MLS # 06728884
  • Mar 24, 2008 Sold
    $905,000 (-6.2%)
  • Nov 11, 2007 Listed
    $965,000
  • 842 William St
    $980K
  • River Forest
    —
  • 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
840 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $789,690 3/2 2,507 0.01
846 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $700,000 4/2 2,264 0.01
838 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,150,000 4/3 2,963 0.02
904 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $1,149,990 6/3 4,585 0.03
826 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 $955,440 4/3 2,865 0.04
835 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $910,000 5/2 3,304 0.04
843 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 $940,000 4/2 3,600 0.04
7416 Iowa St, River Forest, IL 60305 $540,630 3/2 1,796 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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