Brian Behan
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(833) 418-3024
139 Total Sales
70 in River Forest
$115K - $2M Price Range
542 Jackson Ave River Forest, IL 60305
River Forest Area
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,204
Sq Ft
1927
Built
Highlights
- Sub-Zero Refrigerator
- Colonial Architecture
- Mature Trees
- Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
- Landscaped Professionally
- Wolf Appliances
About This Home
As of July 2026Welcome 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
P.M. Walsh & Co. License #471011207 Listed on: 06/18/2026
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,851
Year Built
- Built in 1927 | Remodeled in 2023
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 75 x 183
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Side Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,204 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Attached Fireplace Door
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Home Gym
- Tandem Room
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Sub-Zero Refrigerator
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Dishwasher
- Wolf Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Chute
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Recreation or Family Area in Basement
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Radiator
- Baseboard Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near park
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 24, 2022
Closed on
May 19, 2022
Sold by
Slowik Jerome S and Slowik Helene Bak
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Little
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Tagger O'Brien
P.M. Walsh & Co.
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-4.34%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.73%
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Outstanding Balance
$725,600
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$653,663
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL
-
Brian Behan
-
Edward Gunther
Edward Gunther
Keller Williams North Shore West
(224) 287-9194
24 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$100,000 Price
-
Helen Paredes
Helen Paredes
@properties Christies International Real Estate
(877) 801-0624
48 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$245,000 Price
-
Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,069 Total Sales
3 in River Forest
$103K - $260K Price Range
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Lisa Magidson
Lisa Magidson
North Clybourn Group, Inc.
(888) 367-2916
143 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$365,000 Price
-
Yevhen Hurtovyi
Yevhen Hurtovyi
Realta Real Estate
(773) 570-9695
232 Total Sales
1 in River Forest
$92,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $860,000 | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $774,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 07/27/26 | Sold | $1,585,000 | 0.0% | $719 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/20/2026 06/20/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/18/2026 06/18/26 | For Sale | $1,585,000 | +84.3% | $719 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/25/2022 05/25/22 | Sold | $860,000 | -4.3% | $287 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/28/2022 04/28/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/24/2022 04/24/22 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $300 / Sq Ft |
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 | $19,851 | $73,000 | $17,940 | $55,060 |
| 2024 | $19,984 | $73,000 | $17,940 | $55,060 |
| 2023 | $16,939 | $73,000 | $17,940 | $55,060 |
| 2022 | $16,939 | $58,613 | $15,525 | $43,088 |
| 2021 | $16,364 | $58,613 | $15,525 | $43,088 |
| 2020 | $16,114 | $58,613 | $15,525 | $43,088 |
| 2019 | $16,782 | $60,231 | $14,145 | $46,086 |
| 2018 | $15,884 | $60,231 | $14,145 | $46,086 |
| 2017 | $15,858 | $60,231 | $14,145 | $46,086 |
| 2016 | $14,797 | $50,278 | $11,730 | $38,548 |
| 2015 | $14,468 | $50,278 | $11,730 | $38,548 |
| 2014 | $13,280 | $50,278 | $11,730 | $38,548 |
| 2013 | $14,805 | $56,978 | $11,730 | $45,248 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tagger O'Brien
TO
Seller's Agent in 2026
Tagger O'Brien
P.M. Walsh & Co.
(708) 743-5079
29 Total Sales
-
Julie Downey
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Julie Downey
Compass
(708) 203-0289
66 Total Sales
-
LL
Seller's Agent in 2022
Linda Little
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12681466
APN: 15-12-212-014-0000
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