500 William St, River Forest, IL 60305
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OFF MARKET

500 William St
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,908 sqft

$1,238,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,354/mo*
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$1,238,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,354/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
5 Baths
3,908 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Walker's Paradise to all the conveniences of downtown Oak Park and River Forest with a 90 Walk Score!! This sprawling five-bedroom, five-bath home is perfect for today's living. Almost 3900 square feet on the first two floors plus a fully finished basement. There's plenty of room to LIVE (with a FIRST FLOOR FULL BEDROOM AND BATH), WORK (a private home office(s)), and PLAY in the private fenced yard. The open main level flows well for entertaining, too, while fully wired for sound. The beautiful eat-in kitchen features a reverse osmosis water filter system, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances with a commercial-grade stove and hood. The ENORMOUS FINISHED BASEMENT has beautiful marble flooring throughout and a full bath. Plenty of room for everyone on the second floor with four oversized bedrooms (including the ensuite primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings), three full baths, a convenient laundry room, and a huge office/bonus room. Additional highlights - ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE, and a large, private fenced yard with patio. An ideal home for multi-generational family living and hosting out of town friends and family. Just steps from the Metra, Green Line, shopping, and restaurants. Award-winning River Forest schools, too! The BEST value per spare foot in River Forest!
500 William St, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,908 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $668,000 on Jan 29, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2019 with an asking price of $5,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 1, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,238,800, with a rent estimate of $6,282/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 500 William St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8886 sqft

Price History for 500 William St

DatePriceEventSource
01/29/2021$668,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10853694
01/05/2021$696,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10853694
11/14/2020$696,000PendingAgent Provided
09/11/2020$696,000PriceChange
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07/02/2020$715,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/01/2020$715,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/28/2020$715,000PriceChange
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03/09/2020$729,000PriceChange
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02/10/2020$750,000PriceChange
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01/17/2020$775,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/01/2019$5,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/02/2019$5,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
01/02/2019$793,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/11/2018$793,000PriceChange
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09/19/2018$810,000PriceChange
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09/12/2018$831,000PriceChange
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08/21/2018$843,000PriceChange
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08/01/2018$850,000PriceChange
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06/12/2018$866,000PriceChange
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06/06/2018$871,000PriceChange
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05/30/2018$876,000PriceChange
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05/22/2018$882,000PriceChange
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05/15/2018$892,000PriceChange
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05/03/2018$896,000PriceChange
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04/27/2018$907,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/17/2014$435,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08672420
09/04/2001$275,000Sold
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02/01/1994$128,000Sold
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Market trends in River Forest

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$870,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 500 William St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
508 William St, River Forest, IL
0.02
Single-Family Home
$660,000
07/21/25
4
2.5
1,865
534 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,223,000
02/18/26
5
4
3,877
547 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
12/23/25
5
4.5
5,000
710 William St, River Forest, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,515,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,264
727 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$790,000
11/19/25
4
2.5
2,700
213 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
11/21/25
6
4.5
3,400
739 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,122,225
09/22/25
4
3.5
2,639
743 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/23/26
5
4
3,504
342 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$785,000
08/14/25
5
3
2,494
1030 Superior St, Oak Park, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$1,425,000
11/13/25
5
4
3,771

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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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  • 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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