NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7979 Chicago Ave River Forest, IL 60305

River Forest Area

Estimated Value: $768,862

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,278 Sq Ft
$338/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 2, 2026

Last sale price $685,000 $301 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,965 / mo

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Roosevelt Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

COMING SOON! CHARMING COLONIAL SITUATED ON CORNER LOT WITH FOREST PRESERVE VIEWS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS LARGE KITCHEN PLUS BREAKFAST ROOM, 1/2 BATH. SECOND FLOOR FEATURES 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS PLUS TANDEM 4TH BEDROOM. PRIMARY ENSUITE, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FINISHED REC ROOM IN BASEMENT PLUS LARGE STORAGE ROOM, 200 AMP ELECTRIC. BREEZEWAY CONNECTS TO 2 CAR GARAGE. NICE YARD. SOLID BRICK HOME WITH POTENTIAL!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gabe Caporale

Caporale Realty Group License #471015147 Listed on: 02/06/2026

Caporale Realty Group

Co-Listed By

Lisa Graziani

Caporale Realty Group License #475149015

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Conti

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475195724

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,876

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 76 x 157
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Breezeway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 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

$19,876

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 2278
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Tandem Room, Sun Room, Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Breezeway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 76 X 157
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19875.79
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2026
Closed on
Mar 30, 2026
Sold by
Tasch Family Trust and Tasch Martin D
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gabe Caporale
Caporale Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Conti
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$768,862

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,862
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.26%
Original Mortgage
$429,500
Outstanding Balance
$427,819
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$341,043

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2009
Sold by
Tasch Joyce C
Bought by
The Tasch Family Trust
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in River Forest, IL

  • Erica Cuneen Real Estate Agent - Beyond Properties Realty Group

    Erica Cuneen

    Beyond Properties Realty Group

    (630) 757-8294

    308 Total Sales

    20 in River Forest

    $152K - $930K Price Range

    Erica Cuneen
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  • Laura Catrambone-Gerace Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Stratford Place

    Laura Catrambone-Gerace

    Responds Quickly

    Coldwell Banker Stratford Place

    (224) 507-7159

    172 Total Sales

    1 in River Forest

    $825,000 Price

    Laura Catrambone-Gerace
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  • Cecille Plurad Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Cecille Plurad

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (877) 761-6689

    180 Total Sales

    1 in River Forest

    $103,500 Price

    Cecille Plurad
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  • Andrew Gagliardo Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Andrew Gagliardo

    Compass

    (708) 905-8112

    97 Total Sales

    35 in River Forest

    $189K - $2M Price Range

    Andrew Gagliardo
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  • Chester Jakala Real Estate Agent - Telequest Corp.

    Chester Jakala

    Telequest Corp.

    (844) 480-0258

    31 Total Sales

    1 in River Forest

    $914,000 Price

    Chester Jakala
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  • George Ayling Real Estate Agent - Select a Fee RE System

    George Ayling

    Select a Fee RE System

    (708) 859-7153

    201 Total Sales

    1 in River Forest

    $296,000 Price

    George Ayling
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$685,000 Chicago Title Company
The Tasch Family Trust -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $429,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/02/2026 04/02/26 Sold $685,000 0.0% $301 / Sq Ft
02/10/2026 02/10/26 For Sale $685,000 -- $301 / 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 $19,096 $75,724 $14,400 $61,324
2024 $19,096 $75,724 $14,400 $61,324
2023 $19,066 $86,000 $14,400 $71,600
2022 $19,066 $65,199 $12,600 $52,599
2021 $18,412 $65,199 $12,600 $52,599
2020 $18,828 $67,545 $12,600 $54,945
2019 $18,962 $61,083 $11,400 $49,683
2018 $19,999 $68,049 $11,400 $56,649
2017 $19,927 $68,049 $11,400 $56,649
2016 $15,437 $52,267 $9,600 $42,667
2015 $17,849 $60,975 $9,600 $51,375
2014 $16,866 $62,666 $9,600 $53,066
2013 $16,130 $61,675 $9,600 $52,075
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gabe Caporale Real Estate Agent - Caporale Realty Group

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gabe Caporale

    Caporale Realty Group

    (708) 473-7334

    152 Total Sales

    Gabe Caporale
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  • Lisa Graziani Real Estate Agent - Caporale Realty Group

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Lisa Graziani

    Caporale Realty Group

    (708) 417-0612

    73 Total Sales

    Lisa Graziani
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  • Matthew Conti Real Estate Agent - @ Properties

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Matthew Conti

    @ Properties

    (312) 560-3133

    3 Total Sales

    Matthew Conti
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12549246

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-11-206-001-0000

Illinois Cook County River Forest 60305

7979 Chicago Ave, River Forest, IL

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