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1038 Forest AVE River Forest, IL 60305
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,466,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,334 sqft
Price per Sqft $439
MLS Listing ID 12442934
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1915
Annual Tax Amount $28,658
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.251 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Stunning, sophisticated, sun-drenched ! This home is located on one of the most sought after quiet, tree-lined blocks in River Forest. This BEAUTY sits on an oversized lot (50x219). The home was thoughtfully renovated in 2018 by the prior owner. The moment you step up to the front porch, you will fall in love. As you peer into the foyer with marble tiles, the custom doors & tall ceiling height draw you into the home where the natural sunlight beams throughout! The living room is a classic beauty boasting original restored 8 foot pocket sliding doors, decorative fire place with black soapstone surround and an additional 3 season sunroom( currently used a playroom) The kitchen features a 48" six burner with griddle Wolf range double oven, pot-filler, custom hood, separate built-in full height refrigerator and freezer, and porcelain countertops from countertop to ceiling. The large walk-in pantry includes a second full-sized refrigerator and plenty of storage. Dining space is sun drenched and overlooks the beautifully landscaped and patio--with New custom 2 car plus garage. The second floor features 4 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet and marble bathroom with dual sinks and walk in shower. There is also a second full bath with tub on the second level. 5th bedroom is freshly carpeted and tucked away on 3rd floor, which also includes a small plumbed quarter bath plus an extra den or closet space. The finished basement has a full bathroom, office ( currently has a bed in it) , storage room, laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, not to mention a good sized Rec room. Prior owner did the full renovation in 2018 - windows, HVAC, plumbing, electric, flooring sanded and re-stained, sump pump, drain tiles and overhead sewer. Sellers have never used the fireplace; fireplace being sold As Is. See agent remarks for list of improvements done by this owner.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area River Forest
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Decorative
Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Building Description Stucco, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Structure Type Stucco
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Willard Elementary School
Middle Schools Roosevelt School
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 90 , 90, 200
Others
Special Listing Condition None
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