14 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
OFF MARKET

14 Forest Ave
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,235 sqft

$519,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,600/mo*
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$519,500

Trulia Estimate
as of May 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,600/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,235 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Upon entering this lovely ranch style home, with a 2-car garage rebuilt in 2019, you will enjoy natural light throughout. 3B and 1 1/2 bath on the main floor. The basement offers even more space, entertainment, laundry, and storage. You will also find a spacious additional area for an office and/or an exercise room, or another bedroom and a shower room. Central air flows throughout the house, and property is protected by ADT. Newly added solar panels and roof (2022). Sitting on a 50-foot wide lot, this property provides plenty of room for outdoor activities and landscaping. This house is just away from award-winning schools, parks restaurants, and shopping. Enjoy the Washington Common & Keystone Parks (Park District Program locations), Lincoln Elementary, River Forest Community Center, Nature Center, Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve, hiking, downtown Forest Park/Oak Park trails and the Metra) to downtown Chicago. Property to be sold As-Is.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 03, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 14 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Concrete,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1235 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,SinkRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: SolarHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Solar
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, DrapesDoor: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Garage(s)Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Driveway,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15123190240000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $480,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Oct 10 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: River Forest
School Information
Elementary School District: 90Jr High / Middle School District: 90High School: Oak Park & River Forest High SchHigh School District: 200

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Keller Group Chicago

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6650 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12041874

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)CurbsSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Elsa Anaya, (708) 524-1100
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Kara Gabbert Keller, e-PRO,SFR, (708) 705-5272, Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12041874

Price History for 14 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/25/2024$480,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12041874
10/10/2024$480,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12041874
10/08/2024$480,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12041874
01/31/2002$265,000Sold
N/A
11/30/1999$260,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$9,316
Assessment$399,990
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about River Forest

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  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 73 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say there are community events

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

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    "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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14 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,235 sqft single-family home built in 1962. This property is not currently available for sale. 14 Forest Ave was last sold on Nov 25, 2024 for $480,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $480,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 14 Forest Ave is $519,500.