26 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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OFF MARKET

26 Keystone Ave
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft

$649,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,491/mo*
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$649,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,491/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1916
Living Area
1,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$361
Parking
Garage
HOA
None

About this House

Beautiful bungalow in River Forest! You will be impressed the minute you walk through the front door. This house has been lovingly renovated by the current owner and the quality shines. You are greeted by a large and open entry foyer, leading to the spacious living room and dining room. Notice the large primary bedroom on this floor, with a wall of closets PLUS a walk in closet with vanity area, followed by a private office (great space for an en suite bathroom!) This floor has a full bath, a large eat-in kitchen with granite and stainless appliances, an enclosed back porch, and an adjoining 1st floor family room/den with a staircase to the 2nd floor. Upstairs are 2 enormous bedrooms, front and back, with closets and a large full bathroom in between. The basement is ready for your renovations and houses a laundry room, large open areas, and 2 storage rooms plus bonus room which may have been used as a bedroom at one point in time. The yard is a great size (40 x 178 lot) Such a rare find to get this space at this price point in River Forest! Photos are in the works:)
26 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1916. It last sold for $554,900 on Aug 2, 2024 (1% above the $549,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $649,100, with a rent estimate of $3,423/month.

Home Details for 26 Keystone Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range HoodDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15123180160000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $549,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jun 29 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7120 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12087887Activation Date: Sun Aug 04 2024

Additional Information

MRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Cynthia Howe Gajewski, ABR,GREEN,SRES, (312) 933-8440
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Bought with: Nancy Sliwa, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12087887

Price History for 26 Keystone Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/02/2024$554,900Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12087887
11/01/2012$270,000Sold
N/A
07/31/2012$279,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/27/2012$279,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/07/2012$284,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/10/2012$288,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/27/2012$300,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/24/2012$304,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/22/2012$315,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/04/2012$328,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/26/2011$339,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/19/2011$349,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/07/2011$349,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/04/2011$374,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/11/1996$174,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in River Forest

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$12,731
Assessment$480,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 26 Keystone Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
46 Park Ave, River Forest, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$590,000
05/19/26
4
2
1,035
102 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$720,000
05/21/26
3
2.5
3,800
18 Gale Ave, River Forest, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$712,500
01/12/26
4
3
2,595
133 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$665,000
02/26/26
4
2
2,759
327 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$550,000
09/26/25
3
2
3,075
110 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$465,000
07/09/26
6
2
2,500
7652 Monroe St, Forest Park, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$375,000
02/25/26
4
2
1,542
613 Ferdinand Ave, Forest Park, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$485,000
12/17/25
3
2
1,141
125 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$925,000
09/16/25
4
2.5
3,117

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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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    "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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