1044 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305

$2,049,000 Asking Price

5 beds
6 baths
4,974  sqft
Built in 1917

Welcome to 1044 Park Avenue, a stunning Burma built French Tudor home in the coveted River Forest, IL. This elegant residence, designed by Charles Kristen in 1934 and updated by Mark Zinni Architects in 2009 and 2013, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury. The home offers 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, kitchen family room integration, a butler's pantry, a mudroom, an office, a library, two rec rooms, a screened in porch, laundry areas on each floor and an attached heated 3 car garage with an electric car charger to cater to every need, ensuring both convenience and functionality. Large windows throughout the home allow natural light to illuminate the space, creating a bright and uplifting ambiance. The spacious eat-in kitchen and charming butler's pantry also sports modern amenities such as a 48 inch Wolf range, a 48 inch side by side Sub Zero refrigerator freezer, a Uline beverage fridge, and twin Bosch dishwashers. The kitchen integrates with the family room to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The sanctuary-like primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a private balcony with a hot tub, his and hers walk-in closets, an oversized shower, an air tub, heated bathroom floors, and a mini-kitchen for added comfort. Step outside to discover a screened-in porch and fenced in, park-like yard with a 1/2 basketball court, a patio, a putting green, and a firepit offering endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Other modern amenities that truly bring this vintage home into the 21st century include a monitored security system with cameras, Ring doorbells, a tankless water heater for instant on hot water, ecobee thermostats, a sprinkler system, surround sound in the family room and one rec room, speakers on the porch, patio and a master deck that can be controlled by your phone, and a standby 17 kW Generac generator. Situated on a desirable corner lot, this home is surrounded by park-like greenery, offering a serene and picturesque setting. Additionally, roughed-out areas above the garage and in the basement provide the potential for an in-law or nanny suite, adding versatility to this already impressive property.


Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Enclosed Porch, Office, Library, Foyer, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Recreation Room, Game Room, Mud Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Forced Air, Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Fireplaces: 3
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Patio, Hot Tub, Roof Deck, Other
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
90
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
15013080450000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Andrew Gagliardo

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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