$850,000
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,473 Sq Ft
1956 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 4, 2026

$344 Per Sq Ft

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park
  • Recreation Room
  • Willard Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2026

Some homes are just houses. This one is different. Lovingly cared for by the same family for nearly 50 years, this exceptional River Forest home carries something you can feel the moment you walk through the door - warmth, pride, and a lifetime of beautiful memories. Now it's ready to welcome its next chapter. Set on a premier walk-to-everything location, this oversized 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence offers generous room sizes, stunning natural light, and timeless details throughout. A true entry welcomes you into a warm and inviting living room anchored by a fireplace and overlooking lush, professionally landscaped grounds - beautiful from the front curb to the hidden gem of a backyard. The formal dining room flows seamlessly for entertaining - from the living room through to the family room and out to a stunning vaulted screened porch that makes every season an occasion. The eat-in kitchen features Sub-Zero and Thermador appliances, granite counters, exceptional cabinet space, and a breakfast area overlooking a gorgeous private deck and gazebo , your own personal garden oasis. Upstairs, three oversized bedrooms offer wonderful storage and light, including a true primary suite with a full bath and linen closet. The lower level surprises with a large recreation room with second fireplace, full bath, excellent ceiling height, and ideal private office space or 4th bedroom. An attached 2-car garage with additional storage completes the picture - all just steps from top-rated schools, parks, Fresh Thyme, beloved restaurants, and everything that makes River Forest one of Chicago's most sought-after communities. Many updates- Furnace and AC 21', Water Heater 22', updated electrical, new garage door 26', check valve and sump.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth August

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475135225 Listed on: 07/17/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Abu-Taleb

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,473 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x188
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,183

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2473
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • 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: 50x188
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18183.07
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Lipschultz Arthur and Lipschultz Dale
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2002
Sold by
Lipschultz Dale P
Bought by
Lipschultz Dale P and Lipschultz Arthur H
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/04/2026 09/04/26 Sold $850,000 0.0% $344 / Sq Ft
07/28/2026 07/28/26 For Sale $850,000 -- $344 / Sq Ft
07/24/2026 07/24/26 Pending -- -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $17,469 $69,780 $14,335 $55,445
2024 $17,469 $69,780 $14,335 $55,445
2023 $14,692 $76,000 $14,335 $61,665
2022 $14,692 $51,653 $12,455 $39,198
2021 $14,199 $51,652 $12,455 $39,197
2020 $14,758 $54,150 $12,455 $41,695
2019 $14,099 $51,590 $11,280 $40,310
2018 $13,344 $51,590 $11,280 $40,310
2017 $14,849 $56,783 $11,280 $45,503
2016 $14,837 $50,402 $9,400 $41,002
2015 $14,507 $50,402 $9,400 $41,002
2014 $13,316 $50,402 $9,400 $41,002
2013 $14,352 $55,373 $9,400 $45,973
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12707718

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-01-208-008-0000

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