River Forest, IL Real Estate & Homes For Sale

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Real Estate & Homes For Sale Near River Forest, IL

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River Forest, IL Real Estate Trends

Learn about the River Forest, IL housing market through trends and averages.

Affordability of Living in River Forest, IL

The median home value is $754,048
MonthMedian home value
June 2025$673k
July 2025$681k
August 2025$689k
September 2025$697k
October 2025$702k
November 2025$709k
December 2025$719k
January 2026$727k
February 2026$735k
March 2026$741k
April 2026$748k
May 2026$754k
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Average Home Value in River Forest, IL, by Home Size

Currently, there are 5 new listings in River Forest, IL and 18 homes for sale.
Home SizeHome Value*
1 bedroom (1 home)$155,406
2 bedrooms (5 homes)$273,372
3 bedrooms (3 homes)$699,056
4 bedrooms (3 homes)$1,024,258
*Home value over the past month

What Locals Say about River Forest

  • Krist Haiman
    "It’s right next to downtown and has a lot of things to do and has public transportation everywhere, it’s well mixed too"
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  • Lou Friedmann
    "Better schools than most of the state Suburban vibe without the pretence. My kids grew up here, I would do it again"
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  • Nancy C. M.
    "We have dinners and block parties and pot lucks and welcome to the neighborhood get togethers. We play bunch every other week."
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  • Quinncarlson
    "Close to city, great schools, great community and love being in between midway and ohare. It’s very walkable to libes, green line, metra and several grocery stores. We have lived here for 5 years now and used to live in city. Doesn’t feel like a ‘burb’."
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  • Tatiana P.
    "I live near by and pass through this area every day. great family area and schools are good. "
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  • Mom
    "Park events, theatre group at Austin gardens, concerts at other local parks, sporting events at two local Universities, 4th of July at Oak Park River Forest High School. Tour of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. "
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  • Witt.VictoriaL
    "This has been my home since 2001. In my opinion you cannot beat the combination of walkability, access to downtown, schools, parks, neighbors....it's a special place."
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  • Angela W.
    "We have great access to public transportation and my commute to downtown is 20-40, depending on traffic."
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  • Suzanne D. a.
    "I’ve lived in RF for 7.5 years. Never want to leave! It’s a true community and it’s beautiful. Proximity to Oak Park and the city are key. "
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  • Vanessa A.
    "Proximity to the city, excellent schools, great neighbors, beautiful architecture, family friendly activities "
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  • Lizkahlingstetson
    "Great schools, walkability to transportation, schools and retail/restaurants, engaged and friendly neighbors"
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  • Tyandmeegan
    "It’s the most historically beautiful suburb there is. The people are all friendly, educated, socially involved and have a deep interest in their community."
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