542 Jackson Avenue River Forest, IL $ 1,585,000
542 Jackson Avenue
$ 1,585,000
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542 Jackson Avenue

River Forest, IL, 60305
$ 1,585,000
Bedrooms5 Baths3.1 Sq 2,204

Monthly Estimate*

$ 10,008

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Single Family Home for sale in River Forest, IL

for $1,585,000 with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, 1 half bath. This 2,204 square foot home was built in 1927.

Welcome to this classic 3 story brick colonial home on a 75' x 183' with 5 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. The foyer welcomes everyone to your new home. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. Stunning professionally designed kitchen with Quartzite counters, custom cabinetry, Wolf oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher & under the counter microwave. There is a fantastic mud room with additional custom cabinetry for all your needs. You will love the stately living room with a wood burning fireplace, built in corner cabinets & wonderful natural lighting. Two sets of doors lead to the fantastic sunroom on the north side of the home. Enjoy the separate dining room with family & friends. The 2nd floor has a wonderful primary suite, custom bath with a heated floor, soaking tub and separate shower. There are two additional large bedrooms & a tandem room plus a full bath on the 2nd floor and a convenient laundry chute! The 3rd floor has two bedrooms with a full bath with heated flooring and double sinks. The full finished basement with built-ins makes for a fun family room. Plus a separate room now used as an exercise room. The full size laundry room is just what you want. The fenced backyard is a dream! Side drive to a 2 1/2 car garage. Tear off roof & tuckpointing done in 2025. Tankless water heater 2022. Zoned A/C with gas hot water heat. Front lawn sprinkler system. Eveready Flood control system.

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Single Family Contingent

Price

$ 1,585,000

Bedrooms

5

Full Bath

3

Half Bath

1

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 19,850

Style

Colonial

Year Built

1927

Town/City

River Forest

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12681466

Features
General
Living Area 2204
Sewer Public Sewer Storm Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Baseboard Radiator(s) Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air Zoned
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Double Oven Range Microwave Dishwasher High End Refrigerator Washer Dryer Disposal Range Hood
Garage Spaces 2.5
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1927
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township River Forest
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park Tennis Court(s) Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Contingency Attorney/Inspection
Total Rooms 11
Full Baths 3
Status Contingent
Directions Lake Street to Jackson Avenue and go north to 542.
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 19850.66
Middle/Junior High School Roosevelt School
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Middle/Junior School District 90
Elementary School District 90
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Interior
Interior Amenities Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement Partially Finished Exterior Entry Rec/Family Area Full
Flooring Hardwood
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup In Unit Laundry Chute
Total Bedrooms 5
Room Type Tandem Room Exercise Room Sun Room Mud Room Bedroom 5
Total Baths 4
Bedrooms Possible 5
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Exterior
Parking Features Concrete Side Driveway Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Lot Features Landscaped Mature Trees
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2.5
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 75 x 183
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment CO Detectors Ceiling Fan(s) Sprinkler-Lawn
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* Excluded Features
List By
P.M. Walsh & Co.

Broker

taggerob@comcast.net

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Monthly Principal & Interest
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Monthly Property Taxes
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Nearby
566186 Elementary School
566134 Middle School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
6/18/2026$1,585,000 Listed Price

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542 Jackson Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305 is a Single Family Home for sale at $1,585,000 with 2,204 sqft. 542 Jackson Avenue has 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, and was built in 1927. The property's zip code is 60305 which is in River Forest, IL