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1038 Forest Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

5 beds
5 baths
3,334 sqft
10,951 sqft lot
$383 per sqft
1915 build
– on site

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This is the one! Sitting on a 50 x 219 Lot, this home has been beautifully renovated in 2018 and is on one of the prettiest streets in River Forest. Enter this showstopper and fall in love; from the moment you step up to the front porch and peer into the foyer with marble tiles, custom doors, tall ceiling height and natural sunlight beaming throughout. Designed by Walden Interiors, no detail is left untouched. Upon entry the staircase captures your attention, leading you into a large foyer featuring a mud room and a tastefully designed powder bath. The living room is a classic beauty boasting original restored 8 foot pocket sliding doors, decorative wood burning fire place with black soapstone surround and an additional 3 season sunroom. 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. Chef's kitchen and dining space are drenched in sun and overlooking the yard with custom 8 foot sliding doors that lead out to a fully fenced backyard with deck and patio. The second floor features 4 bedrooms. The large primary bedroom has extra seating space, 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, yoga/workout room, storage room, laundry room with side by side washer and dryer, not to mention a good sized Rec room. The beauty is undeniable but the bones are amazing too! New full renovation in 2018 - windows, HVAC, plumbing, electric, flooring sanded and re-stained, sump pump, drain tiles and overhead sewer, so many details we could go on and on. Sellers have never used the fireplace; fireplace being sold As Is and 2 car garage being sold As Is. Tv in gym is excluded. Highest and Best offers due in by Monday at 2:30pm (2/14/22). No escalation clauses.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11322346 —

The Building

Year Built:

1915
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Total SqFt:

1224
Below Grade Finished Area:

1224
Basement SqFt:

1224
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Walk In Closet, Office, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Pantry
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceilings - 9 Foot, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
Door Features:

French Doors,Sliding Doors,Pocket Door(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Decorative
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3334

Location

Directions:

Division to Forest then South to Property
Location:

10646
Location:

90240

The Property

Parcel Number:

15013070130000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

50 X 219
Lot Size Acres:

0.2514
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

20040.11

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Other, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Willard Elementary School
Elementary School District:

90
Middle Or Junior School:

Roosevelt School
Middle Or Junior School District:

90
High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High School District:

200

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$295/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/16/22 Mar 16, 2022	Sold	MRED	$1,280,000	11.3%
3/7/22 Mar 7, 2022	Pending	MRED	$1,150,000
2/15/22 Feb 15, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,150,000

House Sold on 3/16/2022

$1,280,000

Listing provided by broker:

Juana Honeycutt

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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Listing courtesy of MRED, Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty, and Juana Honeycutt as distributed by MLS GRID.

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1038 Forest Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305