$1,340,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025

1117 Keystone Ave River Forest, IL 60305

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,091 Sq Ft
1927 Built

Recently Sold

$434 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Property is near park
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this beautifully bright and updated walk-to-town home in prime River Forest! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence offers a perfect blend of timeless charm and modern finishes, all in an unbeatable location. From the moment you arrive, you'll be drawn in by the storybook curb appeal, a striking mix of brick, stone, wood accents and mature greenery. A formal entry leads into an entertainer's dream layout. The formal living room features one of three fireplaces, a cozy bay window with seating, and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout the main level. The elegant dining room connects seamlessly to a chef's kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, and generous prep space. A spacious family room with custom built-ins overlooks the stunning, oversized backyard. A glass-enclosed sunroom offers the perfect flex space for a home office or sitting room, opening onto a large terrace for ideal indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms with abundant natural light and serene treetop views, along with a full hall bath. The expansive and private primary suite boasts vaulted ceilings and a third fireplace, an additional office with custom built-ins, and a spa-like bathroom with walk-in shower and large jacuzzi tub. The finished lower level provides versatile living space for a recreation room, gym, or playroom, plus a full bath. Outside, enjoy multiple seating areas, mature landscaping, and a sheltered backyard oasis. Located just steps from top-rated schools, two universities, the Metra, parks, and everything River Forest has to offer-this is the one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225 Listed on: 05/23/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Navigato

Compass License #475134714

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2008

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,091 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Willard Elementary School
  • Roosevelt Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x219
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,183

Year Built

Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2008
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2008

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Finished, Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3091
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Sun Room, Office, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X219
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23183.19
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Brooks-Johansson Natalia and Brooks Thomas
Bought by
Hendricks Will and Hendricks Corrine
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth August
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Navigato
Compass
List Price
$1,385,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-3.25%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,337,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,370
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2008
Sold by
Nickels William F and Nickels Paula K
Bought by
Brooks Thomas and Brooks Natalia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2001
Sold by
Hanes Susan R
Bought by
Nickels William F and Nickels Paula K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
7.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1993
Sold by
Shultes Flora Ann
Bought by
Hanes Samuel H and Hanes Susan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,400
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,340,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $900,000 Git
Warranty Deed $787,500 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $222,000 Intercounty Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $720,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $630,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $266,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,340,000 -3.2% $434 / Sq Ft
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $1,385,000 -- $448 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $23,183 $88,000 $13,140 $74,860
2024 $23,183 $88,000 $13,140 $74,860
2023 $26,496 $88,000 $13,140 $74,860
2022 $26,496 $85,473 $11,498 $73,975
2021 $25,545 $85,471 $11,497 $73,974
2020 $25,029 $85,471 $11,497 $73,974
2019 $22,171 $74,849 $10,402 $64,447
2018 $20,987 $74,849 $10,402 $64,447
2017 $20,930 $74,849 $10,402 $64,447
2016 $19,585 $63,378 $8,760 $54,618
2015 $19,200 $63,378 $8,760 $54,618
2014 $19,878 $71,237 $8,760 $62,477
2013 $20,627 $75,734 $8,760 $66,974
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12372215

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-301-008-0000