$749,900
PENDING $25K PRICE DROP

551 William St River Forest, IL 60305

Estimated payment $5,298/month

Total Views 6,159
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$375 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

This is your amazing opportunity for River Forest living, yet only a couple blocks from Oak Park/ RF dining and shopping + the Green line El and Metra. This 2 1/2 story stucco beauty has Prairie influences and sits on a 50 x 147 lot with a private driveway and beautiful perennial plantings front and back. You will enjoy coffee or dining al fresco on the back deck, and the security of a newer roof, gutters and Fascia (2018). Zoned AC was installed 2005 and a new boiler and hot water heater (2020/21) make for year-round comfort. On the main level you will appreciate hardwood floors, a large front living room and adjoining dining room - open to the Cherry/Granite/Stainless kitchen, an enclosed front porch and rear family room + back entry with a 1/2 bath. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms - one with access to the partially finished attic space, and one with an adjoining office. There is a full bath here, as well as in the partially finished basement that doubles as a recreation room and guest space. This home has many new appliances, smart thermostats, and sits graciously mid-block. Come imagine your best life in this sweet house.

Listing Agent

Cynthia Howe Gajewski

Beyond Properties Realty Group License #475121010

Co-Listing Agent

Karen Baldwin

Beyond Properties Realty Group License #475162272

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 147

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,697

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq., Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 2000
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Office, Family Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Enclosed Porch, Storage, Attic
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2600
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1904
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Basement Sq Ft: 900
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2900
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 300
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1000
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1000
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • List Price: 749900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Roosevelt School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 90

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 147
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13696.86
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $14,288 $56,000 $9,620 $46,380
2023 $14,288 $56,000 $9,620 $46,380
2022 $14,288 $50,404 $8,325 $42,079
2021 $13,811 $50,403 $8,325 $42,078
2020 $13,619 $50,403 $8,325 $42,078
2019 $12,916 $47,778 $7,585 $40,193
2018 $12,224 $47,778 $7,585 $40,193
2017 $12,212 $47,778 $7,585 $40,193
2016 $11,448 $39,867 $6,290 $33,577
2015 $11,178 $39,867 $6,290 $33,577
2014 $10,266 $39,867 $6,290 $33,577
2013 $10,484 $41,666 $6,290 $35,376
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 Price Changed $749,900 -3.2% $375 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $775,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Corporate Deed $611,500 Cti
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $495,510 Unknown
Previous Owner $158,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12308908

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-215-003-0000