739 Park Avenue River Forest, IL ^$ 729,000

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739 Park Avenue

River Forest, IL, 60305

^$ 729,000

Bedrooms3 Baths1.1 Sq 1,525

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^$ 4,603

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Single Family Home for sale in River Forest, IL

for $729,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,525 square foot home was built in 1912.

RARE OPPORTUNITY as this charming home, located on one of River Forest's highly sought-after blocks, is available after 50 years. With mature trees on its 50'x200' foot lot and located mere blocks from top-rated schools, library, parks, transportation and other amenities, this storybook cottage home with large rooms and beamed ceilings offers an unbeatable location with room to live, expand or build anew. With character, large yard, side driveway and location, the potential is nearly limitless.

Single Family Active

Price

^$ 729,000

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Half Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 13,669

Style

Year Built

1912

Town/City

River Forest

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12691402

Features

General

Living Area 1525

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Steam

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Possession Closing

Appliances Range Dishwasher Refrigerator Washer Dryer

Garage Spaces 2

Association Fee Includes None

Construction Materials Shingle Siding

Year Built 1912

Electric 200+ Amp Service

Township River Forest

Tax Year 2024

Ownership Fee Simple

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Cook

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 8

Full Baths 1

Status Active

Directions Chicago Avenue south to property or Lake Street north to property

High School Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

City River Forest

High School District 200

MLS Area River Forest

Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School

Tax Annual Amount 13669.32

Middle/Junior High School Roosevelt School

Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 90

Elementary School District 90

Interior

Interior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bath Walk-In Closet(s) Bookcases Beamed Ceilings Separate Dining Room Pantry

Basement Unfinished Full

Flooring Carpet

Total Fireplaces 2

Half Baths 1

Total Bedrooms 3

Room Type Office

Total Baths 2

Bedrooms Possible 3

Exterior

Parking Features Side Driveway Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage

Water Source Lake Michigan

Total Parking 2

Lot Dimensions 50x200

Waterfront Y/N N

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Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Chicago

Broker

sfaust@bhhschicago.com

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Single family listings in River Forest, IL

Average List Price ^$1,315,867

Percent of Sale Price 81%

About River Forest, IL

11,077 Population

-5% Since 2002

^$112,665 Median Income

41.33 Median Age

35% Households with Children

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566186 Elementary School

566134 Middle School

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch High School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
7/12/2026	$729,000		Listed Price

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739 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 is a Single Family Home for sale at $729,000 with 1,525 sqft. 739 Park Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and was built in 1912. The property's zip code is 60305 which is in River Forest, IL

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