839 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305
OFF MARKET

839 Forest Ave
River Forest, IL 60305

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,319 sqft

$1,069,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,170/mo*
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$1,069,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,170/mo*
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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,319 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Looking for tons of space in the center of town? This is the perfect house for you! Gracious living room with fireplace, bright formal dining room, updated kitchen with Corian countertops, huge first floor family room with an additional fireplace, bright & spacious master suite, hardwood floors & a professionally landscaped lot! Walk to schools, parks, library & Metra! Schedule an appointment and see for yourself!
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.

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 839 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7749 sqft

Price History for 839 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/20/2015$550,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08902990
05/17/2015$595,000PendingAgent Provided
04/27/2015$595,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/03/1996$315,000Sold
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Market trends in River Forest

Last updated May 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$720,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$4,321/mo
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Comparable Sales for 839 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
827 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL
0.03
Single-Family Home
$870,000
07/22/25
5
2.5
2,522
7968 Iowa St, River Forest, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$840,000
06/20/25
3
2.5
2,330
7979 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$685,000
04/02/26
3
3.5
2,278
923 Park Ave, River Forest, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,199,000
06/12/26
3
2.5
2,840
7911 Oak Ave, River Forest, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$905,000
11/14/25
4
3.5
2,259
814 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$575,000
10/17/25
3
1
1,510
1127 Keystone Ave, River Forest, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/30/25
3
2.5
1,726
607 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$685,000
07/11/25
3
2
2,200
934 Jackson Ave, River Forest, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$950,000
08/15/25
3
2.5
2,251
752 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$805,100
06/16/26
3
2.5
3,077

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Assigned Schools

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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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839 Forest Ave, River Forest, IL 60305 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,319 sqft single-family home built in 1927. This property is not currently available for sale. 839 Forest Ave was last sold on Jul 20, 2015 for $550,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 839 Forest Ave is $1,069,200.