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535 Jackson Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305

5 beds
3 baths
3,504 sqft
13,800 sqft lot
$269 per sqft
1925 build
– on site

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This magnificent and sprawling brick Tudor is located in the heart of central River Forest. Pristine oak floors, custom built-ins and cabinetry and exquisite architectural details grace this space. The front entry with built-in settee and grand staircase foyer greet you and flows into the large formal living room with custom built-in fireplace surrounds and room for multiple conversation areas! Don't miss the sunroom off the living room with its 3 walls of bright windows perfect as a quiet space, study, or office. Host your favorite holidays in the large formal dining room. The custom cook's kitchen by Mark Menna Designs can handle your best cuisine prep with large island, loads of granite counterspace, fine cabinetry , stainless appliances, and access to the park-like back yard and new deck! The breakfast area is perfect for informal dining or as a small TV family space. 1st floor bedroom is perfect for guests with a new full bath. Three large bedrooms with more beautiful oak floors are on the 2nd level including the home's original primary with double closets as well as a large bright dressing room/walk-in closet. This level's full bath is also new! The primary suite located on the 3rd level also has another office space, a new full bath as well as huge storage. The large rec room in the basement can be your home gym and workout area. More storage is also located in this lower level. This home has so many updates including newer windows throughout, newer heat boiler, space pac air conditioning and so much more. Walk to all that is great about River Forest as well as Oak Park... schools, dining, shops, nightlife, and all forms of transportation like the Metra or the Green Line. This fantastic home is move-in ready!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Compass as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11113888 —

The Building

Year Built:

1925
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Tudor
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Humidifier,Security System
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Breakfast Room,Office,Recreation Room,Workshop,Heated Sun Room,Foyer,Storage,Walk In Closet,Deck
Rooms Total:

13
Fireplaces Total:

1
Laundry:

Other
Laundry:

Basement
Laundry:

13X8
Laundry:

None

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3504

Location

Directions:

North of Lake Street just east of Lathrop
Location:

87121
Location:

24745

The Property

Parcel Number:

15122130050000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

75X183
Lot Size Acres:

0.3168
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

23137.7

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Steam,Radiator(s)
Cooling:

Space Pac

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Cooktop,Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Lincoln 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:

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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Utility Costs

$292/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/26/21 Oct 26, 2021	Sold	MRED	$945,000	-5.3%
10/25/21 Oct 25, 2021	Pending	MRED	$998,000
9/1/21 Sep 1, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$998,000

House Sold on 10/26/2021

$945,000

Listing provided by broker:

Stephen Scheuring

Compass

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535 Jackson Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305