1444 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305
Estimated payment $8,685/month
Total Views
401
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,505
Sq Ft
$364
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Willard Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Tudor Architecture
About This Home
Beautiful Tudor filled with charm, character, and a true sense of home from the moment you arrive. Enter through the arched front door into a dramatic slate-tiled foyer, where a two-story skylight floods the space with natural light. The warmth and craftsmanship of this home are immediately felt. The sunken living room features 9.5 ft beamed ceilings, rich wood trim, oversized windows, and an impressive stone fireplace. An elegant formal dining room offers classic crown molding and a large bay window perfect for holiday gatherings. A large chefs kitchen, with custom cabinetry, open shelving, calacatta marble countertops, farmhouse sink, all complemented by high-end appliances including a Wolf 6 burner dual fuel range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. A few steps up from the main level, the spacious family room offers a quiet retreat with custom woodwork, built-in bookshelves, a sunlit window seat overlooking the backyard, and a striking limestone wbfp. Upstairs, you'll find four large bedrooms, each with generously sized closets, along with two full baths that still showcase their original vintage charm.The finished lower level includes a sunken rec room with a wbfp-great for movie nights and game days. The large utility room offers laundry, extra storage, space for exercise equipment, and room for a third bath. A 2 car heated attached garage provides convenience and additional storage. Enjoy a peaceful backyard with a large stone patio and a built-in wood-burning fireplace-ideal for outdoor entertaining or cozy fall evenings. Located just blocks from top-rated Willard School, Constitution Park, restaurants, shops, and more.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,855
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,505 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Bookcases
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Beamed Ceilings
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Stained Glass
- Window Screens
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Chute
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Fireplace in Basement
Schools
- Willard Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Lot Dimensions are 51 x 175
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,855 | $79,497 | $10,850 | $68,647 |
| 2023 | $23,870 | $79,497 | $10,850 | $68,647 |
| 2022 | $23,870 | $77,341 | $9,494 | $67,847 |
| 2021 | $23,016 | $77,340 | $9,494 | $67,846 |
| 2020 | $22,559 | $77,340 | $9,494 | $67,846 |
| 2019 | $21,347 | $72,194 | $8,589 | $63,605 |
| 2018 | $20,207 | $72,194 | $8,589 | $63,605 |
| 2017 | $20,152 | $72,194 | $8,589 | $63,605 |
| 2016 | $19,974 | $64,588 | $7,233 | $57,355 |
| 2015 | $19,583 | $64,588 | $7,233 | $57,355 |
| 2014 | $17,954 | $64,588 | $7,233 | $57,355 |
| 2013 | $20,298 | $74,569 | $16,727 | $57,842 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | For Sale | $1,275,000 | -- | $364 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $490,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $431,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $331,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $400,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $130,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $387,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $395,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $352,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $380,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $125,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $356,753 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $115,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $392,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $323,250 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12448283
APN: 15-01-102-038-0000
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