1439 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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OFF MARKET

$1,142,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,528 sqft

1439 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 19, 2023 for $880,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.14M
Since last month
Decreased$19K (-1.6%)
Since last year
Increased$96K (+9.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$263K (+29.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.14M
August 2026$1.14M
July 2026$1.16M
June 2026$1.18M
May 2026$1.17M
April 2026$1.16M
March 2026$1.14M
February 2026$1.11M
January 2026$1.07M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1430 William St, River Forest, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$960,000
03/11/26
4
3.5
2,809
1329 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$715,000
09/24/25
4
3.5
3,104
1522 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
08/19/26
6
4.5
5,000
1421 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$850,000
09/04/26
3
3.5
2,473
1317 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
03/26/26
4
3.5
3,240
1515 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$790,000
10/28/25
4
2.5
2,079
1321 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
04/24/26
4
2.5
3,469
1426 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
09/01/26
4
3.5
3,765
1206 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
02/25/26
5
4
3,500
7424 Berkshire St, River Forest, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
10/09/25
4
3.5
3,000

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1422 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.06
$918,100
4
2.5
2,089
Off Market
1421 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.10
$850,000
3
3.5
2,473
Recently Sold
1435 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.08
$1,319,000
4
4
2,513
Off Market
1501 N Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.04
$678,400
3
3
1,469
Off Market
1344 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.11
$655,000
3
3.5
2,354
Recently Sold
1407 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.11
$800,000
3
2.5
2,600
Recently Sold
1400 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.10
$1,635,400
4
3.5
3,236
Off Market
1411 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.11
$1,126,200
4
3
3,317
Off Market
1514 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.08
$902,900
3
2.5
1,820
Off Market
1434 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
0.12
$899,000
3
2.5
2,023
Recently Sold
1342 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
0.13
$1,652,600
5
4.5
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1954
3,528 sqft
$324/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Looks can be deceiving! The interior of this lovely home is so much larger than it appears from the street. With 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths it contains all the space you could possibly desire! The grand living and dining room are graced by a stone fireplace and hardwood floors. French doors lead to a cozy breakfast room which looks out on the large landscaped yard. The family room adjacent to the kitchen is flooded with natural light from the triple window with a lovely view of the yard. This room also features warm wood paneling and built-in bookshelves. A bedroom with full jack and jill bath -perfect for visiting guests - round out the main level. The second floor has a generous landing and 3 sizable bedrooms plus the primary suite and full bath which can be accessed from the hall and one of the bedrooms. The primary suite features skylights and ample room for the largest furniture set. The full attached bath has a double vanity and jacuzzi tub/shower combination. The basement of this home is enormous! You will enjoy hosting get togethers here with another full kitchen and a built in bar. In addition, there is another full bath, laundry and two rooms for storage or home gym! Located in north River Forest close to shopping, restaurants, award winning schools, parks and so much more! A preferred lender offers a reduced interest rate for this listing.
1439 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,528 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for the $880,000 asking price on Oct 19, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,142,500, with a rent estimate of $6,283/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Terrie Whittaker, (312) 209-4010
Redfin Corporation
Bought with: Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS, (773) 290-9293, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11867646

Home Details for 1439 Jackson Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Kitchen 2 Nd, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3528 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 1391 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15012070030000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $880,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Sep 01 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: ZK Group

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4919 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11867646Activation Date: Thu Oct 19 2023

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 19, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11867646
Sold
$880,000

Market trends in River Forest

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about River Forest

At least 104 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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

  • 70 % 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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    "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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    "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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    "We have great access to public transportation and my commute to downtown is 20-40, depending on traffic."
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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 1439 Jackson Ave

  • What is 1439 Jackson Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1439 Jackson Ave in River Forest, IL is $1,142,500.
  • What is the price history for 1439 Jackson Ave?
    1439 Jackson Ave in River Forest, IL last sold for $880,000 in October 2023.
  • Is River Forest a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Forest is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about River Forest?
    Residents describe River Forest, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in River Forest, IL.
  • Does 1439 Jackson Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1439 Jackson Ave in River Forest, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1439 Jackson Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1439 Jackson Ave in River Forest, IL has laundry facilities.

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