Seller's Agent in 2025
Melanie Giglio-Vakos
Compass
(312) 953-4998
580 Total Sales
240 Forest Ave River Forest, IL 60305
7
Beds
4
Baths
--
Sq Ft
1909
Built
Highlights
- Victorian Architecture
- Sun or Florida Room
- Fenced Yard
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Sitting Room
- 5-minute walk to Washington Square Park
About This Home
As of January 2025Charming and spacious Victorian 2-flat on an expansive double lot in a quiet cul-de-sac street. This magnificent property is located on a corner lot and features high ceilings and charming bay windows bringing in incredible natural light along with beautiful original woodwork throughout. The first floor offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and the potential to duplex down to the unfinished basement. It also includes a lovely enclosed rear porch. The top-floor duplex boasts 5 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths, with each unit offering separate living and dining rooms. Both kitchens include stainless steel appliances, complemented by stunning maple hardwood floors. Additional features include central heat/air, two laundry sets in the basement for convenience, a 2-car garage plus an extra parking pad, and a lovely side lot with endless possibilities. Some updates could be done to truly add massive value to this property, making it perfect for an investor, owner-occupant, or a single-family conversion. PRIME LOCATION- close to parks, schools, Metra, and downtown. A rare opportunity with incredible potential!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass License #475149215 Listed on: 11/12/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475166467
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,172
Year Built
- Built in 1909
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- Sitting Room
- Library
- Sun or Florida Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Potential Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 134x63x133x62
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- 2 Units
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Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/31/2025 01/31/25 | Sold | $750,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/20/2024 11/20/24 | For Sale | $750,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/19/2024 11/19/24 | 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 | $20,172 | $77,001 | $8,579 | $68,422 |
| 2024 | $20,172 | $77,001 | $8,579 | $68,422 |
| 2023 | $13,393 | $77,001 | $8,579 | $68,422 |
| 2022 | $13,393 | $44,895 | $7,382 | $37,513 |
| 2021 | $12,926 | $44,893 | $7,381 | $37,512 |
| 2020 | $12,699 | $44,893 | $7,381 | $37,512 |
| 2019 | $18,598 | $63,338 | $6,783 | $56,555 |
| 2018 | $17,605 | $63,338 | $6,783 | $56,555 |
| 2017 | $17,559 | $63,338 | $6,783 | $56,555 |
| 2016 | $15,550 | $50,834 | $5,586 | $45,248 |
| 2015 | $15,236 | $50,834 | $5,586 | $45,248 |
| 2014 | $13,972 | $50,834 | $5,586 | $45,248 |
| 2013 | $14,293 | $53,285 | $5,586 | $47,699 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Melanie Giglio-Vakos
-
Amber Kardosh
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amber Kardosh
@ Properties
(773) 726-2070
194 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12206002
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