1045 Forest Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$1,365,000 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,527  sqft
Built in 1960

Stunning 4 BR 4 BA Mid-Century Modern Home in the heart of River Forest is completely updated and expanded. Sensitive but creative design by Tom Bassett-Dilley Architects and build-out by the craftsman at Von Dreele Freerksen. The updates included Marvin Windows, Kitchen, bathrooms, roof in addition to geothermal heating and cooling plus solar for total energy efficiency! Sought after open floor plan is accentuated with big windows, skylights, and a huge crab orchard stone fireplace. Enjoy the open kitchen layout with island seating. The kitchen flows into the breakfast room with additional cabinetry and patio door for easy access to the BBQ. Large Laundry/Utility room off this space for total convenience. The first floor also features an extra large family room and full bath, which if needed could be used as a first-floor bedroom. The top-floor primary bedroom addition has a walk-in closet, en suite bath, and an office with treetop views. Off the main floor up 4 stairs find three more bedrooms, which include a second primary bedroom with an en suite bath plus a full hall bath, with artful tile. Head downstairs to the partially finished, dugout basement, which awaits your creative ideas. Stubbed for an extra bath this space could be an additional family room, game room, bedroom or two, 2nd home office, or gym. This huge space has ample large windows and ceiling height. There is also a door to the outside. This house can live like a ranch, a big or small home, and is absolutely ideal for entertaining!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
Rooms:
Bonus Room, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Office
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop
Dining:
Kitchen/Dining Combo
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Central Air, Geothermal
Heating:
Radiant, Geothermal
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None
Eco/Green Feature:
Photovoltaic/Solar System, Geothermal Heating/Cooling System

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone,Wood Siding, Patio, Shed(s)
Style:
Contemporary
Parking:
Driveway, Parking spaces: 4

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
90
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
15013080370000

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Greer Haseman

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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