739 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
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OFF MARKET

739 Jackson Ave
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,300 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$1,524,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,264/mo*
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$1,524,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $10,264/mo*
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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,300 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This central River Forest home on the stately 700 block of Jackson Avenue sits on an extra wide lot overlooking Centennial Park. You'll be right in the mix with Metra, CTA, downtown Oak Park, the River Forest Tennis Club and award-winning D90 schools less than a handful of blocks from your door! The owners have expanded and updated their home, creating a consistently crisp, clean aesthetic; the sophisticated design style and attention to detail is evident from top to bottom. A grand, light-filled living room is the show stopper with a wall of windows, arched fireplace and French doors leading to the expansive back yard. Elegance and practicality live side-by-side with a lovely formal dining room, black and white island kitchen and adjacent family room and mud room. You are welcomed into the star of the second floor by gorgeous leaded glass French doors dating from the 1920s. Pretty and practical, the primary suite's dressing room features auxiliary full-size laundry, built-in storage and a window seat for quiet moments. A beautiful white en suite bath and king-sized bedroom complete this private space, which was part of the 3-level addition. There are 3 more generously-sized bedrooms and another full bath on this floor, plenty of room for immediate and extended family. Moving back downstairs, a wide open stairway leads you from the mud room to the finished basement. These spaces are yours to use as you wish; the owners have created a second family/game room and a home gym/studio with a big, beautiful full bath attached. The main laundry room is found here, along with a tool room and multiple storage rooms, and a second interior stairway that brings you back home to the foyer and tucked-away main floor powder room. There's so much to love in this home - from the amazing location, to the welcoming front screen-in porch, to the huge back yard with open space and an intimate brick-surrounded dining area. You'll want to see this one in person!
739 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,300 sqft single-family home built in 1922. It last sold for $1,350,000 on Aug 12, 2025 (8% above the $1,250,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,524,500, with a rent estimate of $5,604/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 739 Jackson Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Other Room, Screened Porch, Storage
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3300 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Multiple Water HeatersDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Radiator(s),Sep Heating Systems - 2+,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio
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: 1922Year Renovated: 2009
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15122010040000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,250,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 30 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: River Forest
School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln 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

Community

Community Features: Park

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12387242Activation Date: Thu Jun 26 2025

Additional Information

ParkMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS, (773) 290-9293
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Victoria Witt, (708) 790-1319
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Maria Cullerton, (312) 501-2033, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12387242

Price History for 739 Jackson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/12/2025$1,350,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387242
07/11/2025$1,250,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387242
07/01/2025$1,250,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387242
06/26/2025$1,250,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12387242
06/18/2007$815,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06405753

Market trends in River Forest

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$837,090
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 739 Jackson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
710 William St, River Forest, IL
0.14
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$1,515,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,264
739 Clinton Pl, River Forest, IL
0.25
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$1,122,225
09/22/25
4
3.5
2,639
838 William St, River Forest, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,865,000
12/08/25
5
3.5
5,100
940 Bonnie Brae Pl, River Forest, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
04/16/26
4
4
3,701
935 Monroe Ave, River Forest, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$850,000
07/06/26
4
3
2,680
706 Franklin Ave, River Forest, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,565,000
07/11/25
4
4
3,433
534 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,223,000
02/18/26
5
4
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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

  • 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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    "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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    "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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