$1,383,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2026

554 Thatcher Ave River Forest, IL 60305

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,258 Sq Ft
1891 Built

Recently Sold

$263 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Pool House
  • 5-minute walk to River Forest Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Prairie Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2026

Sold in PLN. This historic Prairie-style home rich with timeless architectural detail. Classic features fill every inch of this home, including exquisite natural woodwork and stunning art glass windows throughout. A gracious entrance with two sets of double doors opens to a grand foyer anchored by a fireplace. The first floor offers exceptional living space with an extra-large living room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast room, and a distinctive octagonal library featuring hidden built-in filing cabinets-currently used as a family room. The expansive second floor includes five bedrooms and three full baths. The third floor is highlighted by a one-of-a-kind game room, an additional bedroom or office, and a half bath. The elaborate backyard oasis completes the home, featuring a beautiful pool and pool house. Truly too much to list-this remarkable property is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zak Knebel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131969 Listed on: 09/02/2025

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Co-Listed By

Camille Hoover

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475191106

Last Buyer's Agent

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1891

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 90 x 178
  • Fenced
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Prairie Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,258 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,769

Year Built

Built in 1891

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Prairie
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1891
  • Age: 100+ 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: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • LivingArea: 5258
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 6, Great Room, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • OtherStructures: Pool House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Side Driveway, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Zoned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: 90 X 178
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 30769
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Donlan Brian J and Donlan Tracey A
Bought by
Donlan Brian and Brian Donlan Trust
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Sold $1,383,000 -1.2% $263 / Sq Ft
12/18/2025 12/18/25 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $266 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $24,722 $98,887 $18,276 $80,611
2024 $24,722 $92,959 $18,276 $74,683
2023 $24,129 $97,991 $18,276 $79,715
2022 $24,129 $77,459 $15,992 $61,467
2021 $23,260 $77,457 $15,991 $61,466
2020 $22,783 $77,457 $15,991 $61,466
2019 $23,996 $80,040 $14,468 $65,572
2018 $22,715 $80,040 $14,468 $65,572
2017 $22,648 $80,040 $14,468 $65,572
2016 $23,080 $73,742 $12,184 $61,558
2015 $22,642 $73,742 $12,184 $61,558
2014 $20,752 $73,742 $12,184 $61,558
2013 $23,625 $85,833 $12,184 $73,649
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12534736

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-208-044-0000

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