558 Forest Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,195,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
3,614  sqft
Built in 1898

Built in 1898 and owned by the same family for 60 years, this Victorian blends vintage charm with today's modern amenities. Set on a beautiful, oversized lot close to schools, parks and transportation, this is a prime River Forest location. A major 2 story addition by the highly respected Oak Design & Construction in 2020 nearly doubled the size of the house and includes a kitchen/family room, mud room, 2nd floor primary suite and 2 1/2 baths. The strong curb appeal is enhanced by the well chosen color palette, maintenance free siding, all new replacement windows, professional landscaping, new concrete driveway and walkways and new 2 1/2 car garage with electric charger and stairs to 2nd level loft area. From the inviting front porch you enter the foyer that leads to the very large living room with a wood burning fireplace and the formal dining room. Both rooms have original bulls eye woodwork, hardwood floors, high ceilings and abundant natural light. The open concept kitchen/family room features quartz counters, custom cabinets, island with breakfast bar, banquet table seating, built-in bookcases and desk. A new powder room and mudroom that leads to the private back patio complete the 1st level.The 2nd floor offers a lovely new primary bedroom with ensuite spa-like bath, a large laundry room and walk-in closet.There are 3 additional bedrooms with generous closet space and a 2nd fully remodeled bath. The full basement has a 2nd laundry area and great storage space. There is a new roof, hot water heater and zoned heating/AC. A full list of upgrades and improvements can be found under additional information, but a new boiler, new chimney liner & fan, basement drain tiles and additional copper piping to hot water heater were just completed in the Summer of 2024. This home is a gem and is ready for new owners!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows
Rooms:
Foyer, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Space Pac, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Fiber Cement, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Garage(s)
Style:
Victorian
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Stone

Location

HOA Amenities:
Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
90
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
15121070380000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Baird & Warner, Kimberly Wojack

About River Forest, IL

Housing

Number of Units
3,917
Median Home Value
$600,671
Median Rent
$1,070

12.61% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.50% are vacant.

Commute

Car
35.30%
Public Transportation
14.29%
Walk to Work
2.17%
Work from Home
46.77%
Other
0.18%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
10,763
Median Age
39.90
Median Household Size
2.80

Education

High School
5.45%
Associate’s Degree
3.46%
Bachelor’s Degree
38.58%
Graduate Degree
42.11%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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