$905,000
SOLD NOV 14, 2025

7911 Oak Ave River Forest, IL 60305

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,259 Sq Ft
1910 Built

Recently Sold

$401 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

Enjoy living in the heart of River Forest in this inviting 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. Full-width front porch welcomes you into spacious living areas featuring on-trend colors throughout the living room, dining room, and updated kitchen-all seamlessly connected to the family room with vaulted ceilings and an adjacent full bath, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The second floor offers three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully renovated extra-large full hall bath. The third floor features a charming treetop primary bedroom with an ensuite full bath. The finished basement expands the living space with a recreation room, laundry facilities, and ample storage. Additional updates include a new garage (2005), patio and landscaping (2006), New Windows FAM Room (2007) A/C unit (2015) New Kitchen (2016) New Roof on house (2017) and more- making this home truly move-in ready. Walk to schools, parks, library and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475109657 Listed on: 09/12/2025

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Co-Listed By

Christopher Curran

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Last Buyer's Agent

Leigh Marcus

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,122

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 127
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,259 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 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

$15,122

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1910
  • 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 2259
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Breakfast Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 127
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15122
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2025
Closed on
Nov 14, 2025
Sold by
Kathleen L Redpath Living Trust and Redpath Kathleen L
Bought by
Matray Michael Stanley and Matray Margaret Hefty
Seller's Agent
Greer Haseman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Marcus
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$940,000
Sold Price
$905,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.72%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2006
Sold by
Rabin Megan and Brunet Heidi
Bought by
Crumbaugh Kathleen R and The Kathleen R Crumbaugh Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2004
Sold by
D & D Developers Llc
Bought by
Brunet Heidi and Rabin Megan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$466,400
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2003
Sold by
Hitzelberger Robert
Bought by
D & D Developers Llc and Washington Mutual Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 1999
Sold by
State Street Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Berger Robert Hitzei and Berger Karen Hitzei

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
12.8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1993
Sold by
Ferguson Brian K and Ferguson Pamela K
Bought by
Cornett Mamie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $905,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $775,500 Mgr Title
Warranty Deed $583,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Legal Action Court Order -- --
Corporate Deed $290,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $171,333 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $525,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $466,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $230,000 No Value Available
Closed $58,300 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Sold $905,000 -3.7% $401 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2025 09/12/25 For Sale $940,000 -- $416 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $15,122 $61,204 $6,604 $54,600
2024 $15,122 $61,204 $6,604 $54,600
2023 $12,721 $67,963 $6,604 $61,359
2022 $12,721 $45,551 $5,715 $39,836
2021 $12,302 $45,551 $5,715 $39,836
2020 $12,145 $45,551 $5,715 $39,836
2019 $13,494 $49,642 $5,207 $44,435
2018 $12,772 $49,642 $5,207 $44,435
2017 $13,459 $52,036 $5,207 $46,829
2016 $11,886 $41,230 $4,318 $36,912
2015 $12,280 $43,354 $4,318 $39,036
2014 $11,807 $43,354 $4,318 $39,036
2013 $12,727 $47,736 $4,318 $43,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12470876

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-12-107-027-0000