River Forest, IL 60305,1038 Forest AVE
$1,466,000
$1,485,000
1.3%
Est.Price: ?

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5 BD
4 BA
3,334 SqFt

1038 Forest AVE River Forest, IL 60305

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SOLD DATE : 09/16/2025

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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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Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) IDX
Listed by Colleen Navigato of  Compass 
Bought with Tabitha Murphy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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